why are women choosier than men when it comes to reproduction? 1) college study: “will you go out...

Why are women choosier than men when it comes to reproduction?

1)College study: “Will you go out with me tonight?” =50% “Will you sleep with me” women=0%, men=75%

2)Dating norms—speed dating study

mere exposure effect

We simply tend to prefer things/people that we’ve seen before. Applications?

The research says...Cultural similarities

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You will each be given a card. DO NOT LOOK AT IT! You will place the card on your forehead and try to find your best match… (ace is high)

Opposites attract? No way! Intelligence,

sensitivity, sense of humor, ambition, hobbies....

• Biological—dopamine

• Adrenaline often mistaken for love – This is why action

movies always end as love stories

PASSIONATE LOVE

• Biological—oxytocin• The real deal minus the obsession.• Equity • Self-disclosure

COMPANIONATE LOVE

People remain in relationships only as long as they perceive a favorable ratio of costs to benefits.

Discovery: The Science of Sex Appeal

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