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1
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Who is the main guy to use for evaluation of sexual selection?

A

Buss.

2
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What sample was used?

A

37 samples.

3
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Does the research support or argue against the evolutionary theory of mate selection?

A

Support.

4
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Was the sample diverse?

A

Yes, very, 6 continents and 5 islands, great diversity of geographic, cultural, political, ethnic and economic groups.

5
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What were the ppts first asked?

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Biographical information.

6
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What biographical information was asked?

A
Age.
Sex.
Upbringing.
What age difference they would like in a partner.
How many children they would like.
7
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What were ppts asked second?

A

To rate a set of characterises such as sociability, good looks, chastity, intelligence on a four-point scale.

8
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What were the four conclusions that can be drawn from the research?

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Men prefer youth.
Men like physical appearance.
Women like ambition.
Women like resources.

9
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Is there any culture bias in the research?

A

No, the conclusions are etics.

10
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Why are the findings etics?

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Because they are cross-culture things.

11
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What percentage of the total sample number supported the hypothesis that men prefer women younger than themselves?

A

100%

12
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What number of cultures supported the hypothesis that men prefer younger women that themselves?

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37.

13
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What number of cultures supported the hypothesis that women, more than men, value earning potential?

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36.

14
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What percentage of the total sample number supported the hypothesis that women, more than men, value earning potential?

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97%