Relationships

Question 1

Outline what sexual selection is.

Answer 1

• process of selecting the right mate through competing rivals for successful conception.

Question 2

Outline two ways in which sexual selection operates.

Answer 2

• Intersexual is one sex prefer specific qualities in potential mates. “ Quality over quantity” used by females.
• Intrasexual males outcompeting each other in order to gain access to the other sex. “Quantity over quality”

Question 3

describe the difference between inter-sexual selection and intra-sexual selection.

Answer 3

• Inter-sexual= females look for resources in men
• Intra-sexual is members of the same sex compete with one another to mate or reproduce.

Question 4

Define Anisogamy.

Answer 4

Difference between male and female sex cells (gametes)

Question 5

What is the sexy sons hypothesis?

Answer 5

Females choosing to mate with an attractive male, and their offspring grow up to be attractive and are likely to attract others.

Question 6

Outline a study into partner preference.

Answer 6

• 10,000 participants, 37 cultures.
• rate 18 characteristics based on importance.
• one of the main was resources by women.
• The second was physical attractiveness as it shows the fertility and health of women.
• Youth as increased fertility and intelligence.

Question 7

One strength of the evolutionary explanations.

Answer 7

Hip to waist ratio theory is used in modern times. Shows female is fertile and can give birth easily.

Question 8

Another strength of the evolutionary explanation

Answer 8

• Clark and Hatfields research found that females are more selective.
• 75% males would sleep with a stranger when approached.
• 0% of females would be willing to sleep with a stranger when approached.

Question 9

What is the limitation of evolutionary explanations?

Answer 9

• sexual strategies theory argues that both sexes adopt similar mating strategies when seeking long - term relationship.
• They are both choosy and look for partners who are kind, loyal and honest.

Question 10

What is another limitation of evolutionary explanations?

Answer 10

• Sexual selection doesn’t explain the preferences of gay men and lesbian women.
• Homo partners do not assess genetic fitness but other relevant qualities.

Question 11

State the factors that affect attraction

Answer 11

Self-disclosure
Physical attractiveness (matching hypothesis)
Filter theory

Question 12

Define self-closure

Answer 12

revealing personal information about their true selves e.g hobbies or interests.

Question 13

Outline the social penetration theory.

Question 14

Outline one strength of self-disclosure.

Question 15

Outline one limitation of self-disclosure.