A02 sexual selection

Question 1

Whatvare the 3 sections

Answer 1

The logic of sexual selection
Mate choice and the menstrual cycle
Male preferences for younger women

Question 2

Talk años the logic of sexual selection

Answer 2

Makes sex cz random mating is very costly so sexual selection must involve a lot of choosing especially in long terms as theory suggests

Attractive partner equals high quality offspring
Equals more likely to survive

Question 3

Who tested Mate choice and the menstrual cycle

Answer 3

Penton voak et al

Question 4

What did Penton voak et al do and find

Answer 4

Female mate choice varies across the menstrual cycle

Women chose feminine face for a long term rel

Short term chose more masculine face

May be cz feminines face suggests care and nurture and cooperation

Males with masculine face more likely to have higher levels of testosterone which suppresses immune system. Fact they’re still healthy proves they have a highly efficient immune system which is a good thing to pass on.

Question 5

Talk about male preference for younger women

Answer 5

Buss study challenged by people claiming reason they proffered younger women is cz it gives them social power they’re easier to control

Question 6

Who challenged challenger of buss study

Answer 6

Kenrick

Question 7

What did kenrick et al do and find

Answer 7

Found teenage boys attracted to women 5 tears older than them despite the fact the woman showed no interest and unlikely to be controlled by them