Evolutionary Theories in Psychology

What is described as the engine of evolution by natural selection in the 'Basics of Evolutionary Theory' section?

According to the text, what are the two large classes of adaptations that have evolved to increase reproductive success?

What is the term for the process of sexual selection where members of one sex compete against each other for mating access to the opposite sex?

In the context of Gene Selection Theory, what are the two basic ways genes can boost their own replicative success?

What distinguishes a psychological adaptation from a physiological adaptation, according to the text?

According to Sexual Strategies Theory, why are women generally choosier than men in short-term mating?

What is the visual descent illusion as described by Error Management Theory?

Error Management Theory predicts that men have a sexual overperception bias. What does this bias entail?

What term is used for the process of sexual selection where mate choice is based on attraction to qualities like brilliant plumage or signs of good health?

How does the chapter define 'evolution' at its most basic level?

What does the concept of 'inclusive fitness' refer to in Gene Selection Theory?

According to the text, which of these is an example of a survival adaptation?

What does the term 'mutual mate choice,' as applied to humans, signify?

Evolutionary psychology is described as an 'interactionist framework'. What does this mean?

In the context of long-term mating, what qualities do both men and women similarly look for in a mate, according to the text?

What is the key difference in minimum parental investment between men and women that forms the basis of Sexual Strategies Theory?

What does Error Management Theory (EMT) primarily deal with?

What is the evolutionary explanation for the 'auditory looming bias'?

According to the text, the universal differences in male and female long-term mating preferences were first documented by Buss in 1989 across how many different cultures?

What is meant by 'cost asymmetries' in Error Management Theory?

Which theory is defined as the evolution of characteristics due to the mating advantage they provide, rather than a survival advantage?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that influences who people ultimately select as a mate, despite their evolved preferences?

What is the modern theory of evolution by selection where differential gene replication is the defining process of evolutionary change?

How does the chapter explain the existence of men's preference for youth and health in women in long-term mating?

What does the term 'psychological adaptations' refer to in the context of evolutionary psychology?

Which statement accurately reflects the conclusion about the usefulness of psychological adaptations today?

What example does the text provide to illustrate how culture affects psychological adaptations related to status?

According to the text, men are more likely than women to engage in all of the following behaviors in short-term mating EXCEPT:

What is the key difference between survival adaptations and reproductive adaptations?

In the example of the female sloth, a gene allowing for a louder scream attracts more mates. This illustrates which concept from Gene Selection Theory?

What is the primary focus of Sexual Strategies Theory?

What does the text identify as the 'basic units of heredity'?

Darwin's theory of sexual selection was developed to explain traits that could not be accounted for by 'survival selection'. Which trait is the primary example used in the text?

The vocabulary defines 'Adaptations' as what?

In the example of a group project, how does culture influence the psychological adaptation to claim success?

What is the definition of 'Natural selection' provided in the chapter's vocabulary list?

Why does Error Management Theory predict that we will err in favor of the least costly option in uncertain situations?

Sexual strategies theory is based on which broader evolutionary theory?

What is the key insight from Darwin's theory of sexual selection regarding traits like a peacock's feathers?

According to the text, what is a key difference in long-term mate preferences between men and women?

What is the defining feature of 'intrasexual competition'?

How is a psychological adaptation described in the example of sexual jealousy?

Which statement best describes the conclusion of the chapter regarding the two evolutionary psychological theories discussed?

What is the primary evolutionary reason given for the sexual overperception bias in men?

What does 'intersexual selection' refer to, according to the chapter's vocabulary?

The example of parents helping their own children with college tuition is used to illustrate which concept?

What is the key difference between the two processes of sexual selection?

According to Sexual Strategies Theory, in which mating context are men's and women's preferences most similar?

The chapter's conclusion emphasizes that our evolutionary history has shaped our automatic or 'instinctual' desires. What is the implication of this for the future?

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of Gene Selection Theory as presented in the chapter?