Evolutionary explanation of partner preference

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Intrasexual competition
individuals of the same sex competing and outperforming one another.
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Intersexual selection
Individuals evolve traits to make themselves more appealing.
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What are the advantages of being attractive?
You are more likely to make more high quality children (as well as mogging)
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Evaluation:
Cultural traditions are important
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What are some other factors?
Status, and the menstrual cycle
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Intersexual selection

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Individuals evolve traits to make themselves more appealing.

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What are the advantages of being attractive?

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Evaluation:

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What are some other factors?

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