PSYCH 3AC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Ovulation, David Buss, Masculinity
25 Oct 2017
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Deers have antlers to ght off other potential mates and show strength to does. Signal of having good genes & good immune systems. Handicap hypothesis > testosterone as a costly signal (less immunity) Testosterone = immunocompromised (more testosterone = less immunity) If they had both good immunity & testosterone = most desirable. ** during ovulation - get pregnant now (search for most masculine. ** between ovulation - find a long-term (less masculine) man. Singles that the fetus was able to withstand various threats (environmental & genetic) for perfect expression of genotype. Symmetrical fetuses are thought to be better at ghting off potential threats. Basic observable trait that displays attractive, good & healthy genes. Based on mm of symmetry (very small deviation from the symmetrical middle line) Scored many male headshot based on symmetry (black & white males & male monkeys) White males were scored slightly higher then black men and male monkeys.
