Chapter One Slides and Discussions

Question 1

Why are men more likely to be promiscuous, but exhibit jealous behaviors? Which Big Three question best addresses this issue?

Answer 1

Nature Vs Nurture
Nature: Testosterone, Evolution Theory (jealousy to keep your woman, know your child is yours)
Nurture: Men are allowed to act that way in society, told that is the way a “man” is supposed to act

Question 2

For each of the following statements, indicate whether you agree or disagree and explain
why.
1. My baby started walking and talking earlier than other babies. I know he will be smart.
2. I pick up my baby as soon as she starts to cry. My friend thinks I am going to spoil her.
3. I want to have only one child, but my partner thinks that only children have problems
relating to other children.
4. I think that in order to raise a well-disciplined child, I will have to use physical discipline.
5. When it comes to my young son’s aggressive behavior, there just isn’t much I can do about
it. Boys will be boys.

Answer 2

Limited power of the anecdote