Chapter 5: Part 3

Question 1

one way to decrease paternity uncertainty

Answer 1

choose a partner who is less likely to cheat

Question 2

lipstick effect

Answer 2

when cues of economic hardship prime women, they ramp up their spending on beauty enhancement products

These products are specifically designed to attract men with resources

Question 3

blank shows a bidirectional relationship with sexual/mating pursuit behaviors

Answer 3

testosterone

when men have higher testosterone levels, they are more focused on seeking a sexual partner

however, when they do get a sexual partner their testosterone levels decrease

Question 4

Relationship between Testosterone and Relationship Status

Answer 4

men in committed relationships have lower T levels than men not in relationships. Men with children have especially low T levels

Question 5

fathers with BLANK T levels report more children than those with BLANK T levels

Answer 5

higher

lower

Question 6

Testosterone

Answer 6

correlated with sexual behavior and competition

correlated with interest in cheating

spikes in interactions with attractive women

correlated with # of children

drops after establishing a pair bond

drops after becoming a father