Evolutionary Explanations Of Celebrity Attraction

Question 1

De Backer

Answer 1

Gossip theory
Survey and interviews of 838 participants. Older people interested in celebrity gossip because it helped them form social networks with other people

Question 2

Holt and Lewis

Answer 2

Gossip theory

Gossip is universal. This suggests it is hard wired rather than dependant on culture.

Question 3

Dunbar

Answer 3

Gossip theory

Celebrity gossip acts like grooming in primates. This has health benefits and helps bond social groups together

Question 4

Miller

Answer 4

Ornamental mind theory
Sexual selection might favour minds prone to inventing imaginative fantasies. Because musicians, artists and actors display these talents, we are drawn to them.

Question 5

Duck

Answer 5

Ornamental mind theory

Boredom is often cited as the main reason for break up. Creative individuals more successful

Question 6

Nettle and Clegg

Answer 6

Serious artists and poets have more sexual partners in their lives