Sexes

Question 1

Sex as an adaptive problem

Answer 1

Humans are sexually reproducing
- mating is an adaptive challenge

Question 2

Basic human mating

Answer 2

Pursue behaviors that maximize genetic representation in next generations

Question 3

Mental and behavioral strategies for reproducing

Answer 3

Evolved to maximize fitness
Not always intentional
Males compete more in mammals

Question 4

Competition in mating

Answer 4

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Coercion
Context dependence

Question 5

Parental investment theory

Answer 5

Time energy and resources a parent devotes to offspring helps them to survive and reproduce

Sex that invests more is more selective and invested

Question 6

Sexual strategies theory

Answer 6

Both sexes pursue long- and short-term mating depending on cost and benefit

Question 7

Men long-term strategies

Answer 7

• better mating quality
• easier access to sex
• reduced competition
• fatherhood

Question 8

Men short-term strategies

Answer 8

Limits: number of fertile females
Benefits: more potential offspring
Cost: disease reputation and competition
Patterns: men desire more sexual partners

Question 9

Female Long-term strategies

Answer 9

Limits: access to high quality men
Benefits: better genes more investment

Question 10

Female short-term strategies

Answer 10

Cost: higher
Benefit: access to high quality genes
Result: get bigger standards for men