Evolutionary Explanation

Question 1

What is cuckoldry ?

Answer 1

Having to raise another man’s children (waste of a man’s resources as it contributes to survival of rival genes )

Question 2

Why have our psychological mechanisms evolved to increase anti cuckoldry behaviour?

Answer 2

As avoiding cuckoldry meant we were reproductively successful

Question 3

What are the strategies to prevent partners from straying called?

Answer 3

Mate retention strategies

Question 4

Wilson and daly identity two major MRS what are they?

Answer 4

Direct guarding-a mans vigilance ( being careful) over a partners behaviour (checking phone)
Negative inducements- threats of consequences of cheating etc( I’ll kill myself if you leave)

Question 5

Wilson found women who reported MRS were … as likely to experience physical violence - ..% needed medical attention and ..%feared for their lives

Answer 5

Twice
73
53

Question 6

Bullying is a power …….. In which ……. individuals use aggression repeatedly against a …. Person

Answer 6

Imbalance
Stronger
Weaker

Question 7

Bullying is seen as a maladaptive behaviour what is maladaptive?

Answer 7

Poor social skills and childhood abuse

Question 8

Bullying may not be maladaptive it may be …

Answer 8

evolutionary to increase chances of survival and reproductive opportunities

Question 9

In men bullying se sites access to females and reduces threats of males who found this out?

Answer 9

Volk et al

Question 10

Where is most female bullying seen and why?

Answer 10

Within a relationship, because the man provides resources for future offspring