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- We have evolved to behave in ways that will increase the chances of survival (and thus passing on our genes).<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This is a simple and straightforward explanation that all students will be able to comprehend. It’s even enough to be able to write excellent SARs and essays, if the behaviour and the evidence are explained appropriately.<\/p>\n
Here is one example that fit this explanation:<\/p>\n
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Attraction (from the Love and Marriage chapter):\u00a0<\/strong>Men and women have evolved to find particular traits in the opposite sex attractive if those traits are signs that the person is a suitable mate to procreate wit (because they are a sign that they will be able to<\/p>\n
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We’ve evolved to be attracted to signs of fertility, health and strong genetic material. These physical signs are often the result of sex hormones (e.g. testosterone and estrogen).<\/p><\/div>\n
provide healthy offspring). For example, studies have shown that females prefer masculine facial characteristics at the time of ovulation, as this is when they’re most likely to become pregnant and masculine features are a sign of high testosterone which equates to healthy genetic material (and thus a good mating partner).<\/p>\n
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- Johnston et al’s research on face preferences can be used to show the second point (textbook pg 278-79).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In this example, our “survival” doesn’t refer to our own individual survival, but the survival of our genetic material. This can be ensured if we procreate with someone who has strong, healthy genes, so we find these people more attractive than others.<\/p>\n
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- Johnston et al’s research on face preferences can be used to show the second point (textbook pg 278-79).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n