Realtionships

Question 1

What are evolutionary explanations for partner preferences?

Answer 1

They focus on the adaptive nature of behaviour. desirable traits get passed down and become widely spread throughout the gene pool.

Question 2

What is sexual selection?

Answer 2

this is a key part of Darwin’s theory explaining how evolution is driven by competition for mates, and the development of characteristics ensure reproduction.

Question 3

What’s the difference between inter and intra sexual selection?

Answer 3

Intrasexual- must outcompete other members of their sex in order to gain access to members of the other sex.
Intersexual- members of one sex evolves preferences for desirable qualities in potential mates.

Question 4

What is the Matchmaking Hypothesis?

Answer 4

This claims that people looking for a partner for a romantic relationship tend to look for someone whose social desirability approximately equals their own.

Question 5

What is self disclosure?

Answer 5

Self disclosure is when a person reveals intimate personal information about themselves to another person.