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Modern Influence and Factors

Back to Basics

Secrets of Attraction

Modern Studies

Hominid Ancestors

In Conclusion

Pheromones & Endorphins

-Serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, phenyl ethylamine

T-Shirt study

Symmetry Related to Immunocompetence

-T-Zone

Two theoretical views:

Evolutionary & Social Structural

Combining these two views makes for a clearer understanding of mate selection

It remains questionable which theory has had the most influence

-Mate selection has been thought to stem from an evolutionary standpoint

-Hominid ancestors had basic principles:

  • the need to survive
  • the need to repopulate
  • keep the offspring safe and healthy

-Females have always exchanged sex for important resources such as food and protection

Who gets to be Choosy?

There are many factors that influence an individual's decision

The key is to find the person with the right genes so that you can keep the generation going strong

Throwing off the senses

perfumes and colognes

Plastic surgery/ Make up

Benefit or Hindrance?

Women are more choosy than men when selecting a mating partner

Sperm is cheap, eggs are expensive

-women only ovulate once a month

-Gestation is 9 months until live birth

Parameters of choosiness in both males and females include:

Indication of good genes, potential for paternal investment, fertility cues, social compatibility,resources, sexual opportunity

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The Physiology of

Human Mate Selection

Lauren Williams

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