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Behaviour explained in terms of influence of evolution
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Who claimed that romantic relationship information is driven by sex investment levels?
Trivers
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Why do females have a larger investment in offspring survival?
They carry the offspring and face
health risks
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What qualities do females look for in males for offspring survival?
Ambition
,
shelter
, and high earning capacity
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How do males differ in their investment in offspring compared to females?
Males invest less time and can have
many
children
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What do males look for in women to have children with?
Fertile
,
youthful
women
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What waist to hip ratio do some researchers claim men are attracted to?
0.7
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Why is a small waist considered attractive in women?
It indicates the woman is not
pregnant
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What do big thighs in women suggest according to researchers?
They indicate a good energy store for
pregnancy
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How does the investment in offspring survival differ between sexes?
Females
invest more due to health risks
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What implications does Trivers' theory have on mate selection?
It suggests differing criteria based on
sex investment
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