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6. How does Buss link sexual selection to evolutionary explanations?
- Males what women who are nurturing to care for their offspring
- Women want males with resources - Strong and Size = Success in competition, and so are seen as attractive
- Women want males who are strong so they can be protected
7. Why can the evolutionary theory not be generalised?
- Cannot explain social and biological factors
- Research is only through observation
- Research is through case studies only
8. This theory predicts that male activities require strength, how is this claim criticised?
- Does not take into account female strength
- The agility of the male is not taken into account
- Intelligence is a key factor to competition
- Women still have children, and carry also - Dual role
9. How does the Hunting Hypothesis link to Luxens study on interview technique?
- Women - Nurturing, Men - Dominant and direct
- Women - Direct use of language, Men - Caring
10. What is the Hunting Hypothesis by Morris?
- Males have adapted to be faster and agile to be able to hunt (Navigation and awareness)
- Males have adapted to be more intelligent so they are able to protect
- Females have adapted to be more agile and faster so they are able to fulfil their gender roles