Question

In the context of mate selection, Buss (1989) concluded that females value cues relatedto resource acquisition in potential mates more highly than males do, whereas malesvalue _____ more highly than do females.
a)loyalty
b)reproductive capacity
c)social position
d)intelligence

Answer 1

Answer:Option B. Reproductive capacity

Explanation:

The Buss (1989) theory concluded that males value youthfulness which would be a cue to reproductive capacity and fertility, while females value cues related to resource acquisition in potential mates more highly than males. Charles Darwin said through natural selection, that mate selection is a matter of evolution. Those who got to survive and reproduce passed their genes onto the next generation. Therefore, men have to look for fertile women and women have to look for men who will look after them and their offspring.