Psychology - Evolutionary Psychology

What is the main principle of Evolution?

Principles that explain life.

Define Religion in the context of human behavior.

Principles that guide behavior, such as feeding the poor and helping others.

Approximately how long ago did the Big Bang occur?

13.8 billion years ago.

What is the significance of Lucy in human evolution?

Lucy is a 3.5 million-year-old fossil of Australopithecus afarensis, showing early hominin evolution.

What does natural selection favor?

Traits that enhance reproduction and survival.

List the three components of Natural Selection.

Variation, Inheritance, Reproduction.

What is the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion?

Emotion is a combination of arousal and a cognitive label.

What is one difference in reproductive rates between men and women?

Women are limited by pregnancy and childcare, while men can father many children.

What do men typically value in mate preferences according to Buss (1989)?

Physical attractiveness.

What does Parental Investment Theory suggest about women's mating behavior?

Women have a higher investment in offspring, leading them to be more selective in choosing mates.