ANTH 451: Patton, Exam 1 Study Guide - Key Terms & Concepts in Evolutionary Psych. - Prof., Exams of Human Genetics

Download ANTH 451: Patton, Exam 1 Study Guide - Key Terms & Concepts in Evolutionary Psych. - Prof. and more Exams Human Genetics in PDF only on Docsity! ANTH 451: Patton, Study Guide for Exam 1. Study Guide for Exam 1 Know the meanings and be able to define the following terms or phrases as used in lectures through week 5 , and in your text through Chapter 5: ANTH 451: Patton, Study Guide for Exam 1. Evolutionary Psychology (what is it what are its goals?) Adaptation Darwin’s three postulates Why Sex? Genetic variability and function Human Nature Vehicles vs. Units of Selection Ultimate vs. Proximate Mechanisms Inclusive Fitness or Kin Selection (Hamilton) Reciprocal Altruism (Trivers) Innate fears Human Universals Miss-Match Theory Psychological Mechanisms Survival Problems Cost of Grouping Hypothesis (Wrangham) Fears Parental investment theory (Trivers) What do women find attractive in a man? What do men find attractive in a woman? Symmetry Hip-Waist Ratios Health cues in men Health cues in women Cues of youth Potential Cutting the best deal Power and Status Wealth Fertility cues Why love? Why commitment? Swiss Army knives Paternal certainty What does makeup do? Emotions Making decisions Sperm Wars Preg sickness William Syndrome Spatial Abilities