sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour

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AS - Level psychology (A2 chapter 5 - Relationships ) Flashcards on sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour , created by Daisy U on 05/01/2017.
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what is sexual selection characteristics that help with reproduction e.g. peacock's feathers
what is anisogamy it is the difference between gametes
what is the difference between gametes male - small, mobile, all the time, not much energy female - large, stationary, short time produced, large investment
what are the two types of sexual selection inter and intra
what is inter sexual selection preferred for females, quality over quantity women have greater investment - be choosy fisher - runway process - females want good traits - get with a man with good traits - pass on good traits
what is intra sexual selection preferred by males, quantity over quality winner passes on genes causes dimorphism - differences in genders (e.g. being tall) benefit of aggression - seen as protecting
evaluation - sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour - research support for anisogamy buss - 10,000 adults, 33 countries women prefer resources, men prefer youth
evaluation - sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour - research support Clark and Hatfield asked students would you sleep with me 0% of women said yes. 75% of men said yes
evaluation - sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour - research support lonely hearts - Waynforth and Dunbar American newspapers women offer physical attractiveness men offer resources
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