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what are the two strategies for maximising reproductive success

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anisogamy
parental investment

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what is anisogomy

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differences in male and female sex cells
men, sperm cells produce large quantities, quickly replenished, created continuously

woman’s egg cells are limited in time intervals, production only lasts number of years

consequence is that female are rare resources

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what is parental investment

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biological differences in genders in parental investment
women carry children, breastfeed
men carry responsibility
consequence is for women if they make a bad decision out of the men, would be left with lack of resources and protection

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what are the effects anisogamy and parental investment

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they create gender differences in sexual selection
Intra sexual selection and inter sexual selection

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what is intra sexual selection

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males compete to be chosen by the woman

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what is inter sexual selection

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females use to select males, choose the best in the pack

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what are male preferences (4)

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  1. signs of fertility, big eyes, lips show youth)
  2. waist to hip ratio of 0.7
  3. facial symmetry, strong genes
  4. nurturing signs
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what are female preferences (3)

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  1. strength, height ability to protect offspring
  2. facial symmetry, good genes
  3. sexy sons hypothesis, choose good looking male to pass genes off to son, so they can be protected and then carry on the genes
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what is sexy sons hypothesis

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where females choose a good looking male so the trait can be passed onto their son, he can then be selected by a female and genes would continue

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what is sexual dimorphism

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differences int he characteristics between men and women.

ie strength is desirable for man to compete and protect offspring, more muscular as genes are passed on

women less muscular as they don’t have to compete and not desirable for men

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what is self disclosure

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theory that relationships are built on trust and you gradually disclose more information to reveal true self
should be reciprocated and it is to gain a between understanding of partner

involves social penetration theory

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what is social penetration theory

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breadth and depth
onion metaphor
breadth, sharing hobbies, music interest etc
depth, what is off limit, difficult experiences, religion
giving too much info can ruin relationship before it begins

too much- no reciprocation
too little- let them feel you are just friends

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what is physical attractiveness

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us finding certain features more attractive using evolutionary ideas
ie male- signs of fertility, 0.7 hip, symmetry
female- strength, good genes, symmetry

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what is the halo effect

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when people are judged in a more positive light than others if they have more positive traits
attractiveness leads to having disproportionate influence on judgements of other atributes

attractive people rated more strong, intelligent, kind and successful and leads to self fulfilling prophecy

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what is the matching hypothesis

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choosing someone on the same level of attractiveness to avoid rejection, partner compromise

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what are the three steps in filter theory

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  1. social demography
  2. similarity of attitudes
  3. complementarity
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what is social demography

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first step of filter theory

social circumstances (ie distance) rules out, socially or culturally similar is desired
education, social class, religious beliefs, gives future reassurance

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what is similarity of attitutes

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second step of filter theory

sharing same beliefs and values, importance of family and career views

(Bryne) found most important less than 18 months in relationship
discovered in self disclosure for greater intimacy

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what is complementarity

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the third step of filter theory

partner having traits which the other partner lacks to fulfil each others needs, having traits

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what is the idea of social exchange theory

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thibault and kelly
rewards- costs = profits
claim partners strive for maxing rewards (ie support, sex)
minimise costs (stress, time, commitment)

aim to be in profit

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what is comparison level

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how much reward we feel that we deserve
understanding developed on cultural norms and previous relationship expectations (ie books films)

level of comparison level is same level as self esteem (ie high comparison level = high self esteem)

people consider if relationship is worth pursuing after this

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what is comparison level for alternatives

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people stick to current relationship if more profitable from available alternatives (single, new relationship)

if people consider themselves to be happy they don’t consider alternatives

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why was equity theory developed

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as a response to criticisms of SET for failing to take into account people having the need for equity

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what does fairness involve in equity theory

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all partners most profit the same amount but can be different things

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what is guilt resentment in equity theory
if unfair relationship = dissatisfaction if person is under benefiting = feel angry or resentment if person over benefiting= feel guilty
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how do you deal with inequity
1. work harder in relationship 2. change cognitive perceptions of costs and rewards (ie untidiness could be accepted as a norm and take away from the cost)
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what was rusbults investment model of commitment, satisfaction, comparison of alternatives made for
to be used as a rationale of why couples stay together when the costs weigh more than the rewards as their must be factors which keep them together
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what is investment theory
developing set, when deciding to continue relationship more has to be considered than satisfaction= investments
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what is investment and investment size
the things which we would stand to lose if the relationship come to an end, can't easily be recovered or divided (ie pets, house, children)
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what are rusbults two types of investment
intrinsic and extrinsic
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what is intrinsic investment
the things we put into the relationship, effort, money, time, self disclosure
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what is extrinsic investment
things brought by the relationship, friends, memories, children
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what did rusbult believe about the investment size on commitment
the investment size influences the commitment not level of satisfaction alone
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what is commitment
increased by amount of investment as person feels locked in connection, ending relationship is losing resources
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what are rusbults maintenance mechanisms purpose
mechanisms needed to keep the relationship going
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what are rusbults maintenance mechanisms
1. accommodation - promoting relationship, to tally of costs and rewards 2. willingness to sacrifice- partner first 3. forgiveness- forgive ,mistakes 4. positive illusions, unrealistic about each others qualities 5. derogation of alternatives - minimising advantages of alternatives and viewing in negative light 6. cognitive independence
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what is ducks phase model
4 stages created to describe relationship breakdown
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name the four stages of ducks phase model
1. intra psychic 2. dyadic 3. social 4. grave dressing
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what is intra psychic stage
1st stage of ducks phase model person admits dissatisfaction, internal thoughts, think about why and the way forward, before confrontation ' i can't stand this anymore'
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what is the dyadic stage
2nd stage of ducks phase model confronts with partner, voices dissatisfaction, initiation of breakup, rethink alternatives ' i would be justified in withdrawing'
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what is the social stage
3rd stage of ducks phase model telling friends, family, social media hard to come back from as they would take sides ' i mean it'
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what is grave dressing
final stage of ducks phase model constructing own side to why broke up, minimising own faults, maximising partners faults, show themself in positive light to attract new partner ' it's time to start a new life'
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what are the two theories for how self disclosure appears online (virtual relationships)
1. reduced cues theory 2. hyperpersonal model
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what is reduced cues theory
on computer mediated communication CMD there is lack of facial expressions, tone of voice which are cues in f2f conversations lack of cues leads to individuation (reduced sense of individual identity) , or could be catfishing, encouraged disinhibited communication with other unlikely to develop relationship with someone who seems impersonal
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what is hyperpersonal model
joseph walther online relationships can be more personal and have more disclosure, develop quicker and end quicker cooper and sportolaric boom and bust (disclosing too quick without trust, too much disclosure leading to breakdown) more control of disclosure and cues easier to promote disclosure and intimacy by self representing more positive anonymity less accountable for actions / behaviour so can disclosure more as risks of embarrassment are lower
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what is absense of gating
attraction influenced by age, appearance, ethnicity in virtual relationships gates are absent creates more opportunities for shy and less attractive people and bigger chance of them lasting when they meet as they already have feelings and developed disclosure people can establish their own virtual identities like a shy person can seem extrovert
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what are parasocial relationships
- one sided relationship celebs - fans knows everything feel close, no reciprication - usually formed due to lack of real life relationships - can be appealing to some people, fewer demands no rejection
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who created the levels of parasocial relationships and what did they create it based on
giles and maltby based on celebrity altitude scale
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what are the 3 stages of parasocial relationships
1. entertainment social 2. intense personal 3. borderline pathological
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what is the entertainment social level of parasocial relationships
light source of entertainment most people light hearted gossip with friends most common least intense
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what is the intense personal level of parasocial relationships
second most intense 'soulmate' interests in details, dress sense, food what entertainment they do /watch usually teenagers obsessing with details
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what is the borderline pathological level of parasocial relationships
worship, fantasise spends large amounts of money to stalk, do illegal activities like stalking to obtain memoribilia believe if they met them the feelings would be reciprocated
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what does adsorption mean in the adsorption and addiction model
deficiencies in life lange et al - due to lack of meaningful relationships, introvert - lead to increase in adsorption by the lives of the celebrities, they adsorbed in their lives - effortless focus on attention, think they have a special relationship with them which motivates them to learn more
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what does addiction mean in the adsorption and addiction model
esculation if levels of adsorption are high they move more extreme in PSR motivational force causes addiction at borderline, PSR addictive due to stronger involvement to remain connected with celeb
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how does bowlbys theory relate to parasocial relationships
individuals who didn't form a strong attachment in early childhood with primary caregiver will struggle forming relationships in adulthood find comfort in PSR no demands, hard
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how does ainsworths types of attachment link to parasocial relationships
insecure resistant caregiver relationships more likely to form PSR due to scared of criticism and rejection IRL clingy to mothers, distress when mothers leave links to clingy and jealousy in adulthood, hard to make IRL relationships intense celebrity worship allows them to fantasise without heart break or rejection

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