Evolutionary Exlpanation

Evolutionary Exlpanation

1. A major concern for male ancestors was not to find a mate and even when having one was to maintain influence over her.

   • In this way, it could be seen that AB was adaptive to prevent the female from leaving.
     • This is why males today may experience sexual jealousy.

2. Humans are more likely to survive if they can defend their resources and protect their families, and if they can attract or gain access to mates.

   • AB has evolved to support human race achieve this.

3. Aggression has an adaptive value as aggressive displays ward off potential rivals and attract females.

   • This provides greater opportunity for mating and the birth of more offspring to continue the genes of the successful male.
     • Aggression is calculated to help increase the chances of reproduction and survival in humans and animals.

4. Shackelford et al studied 461 males in a relatinship (study 1) and 560 women in relationship (study 2)

   • All pps in committed relationship, no marriages between two studies.
     • Generally, males were older than their femal partners