PSYCH101 Lecture Notes - Want Ads, Late Show Top Ten List, Dont

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH101
• Professor: Richard Ennis

Document Summary

Man = breadwinner, woman = sexual favour. Men do seek a physical attraction to a woman. Dating websites still show patterns (women are more secure) Basic biological imperative to: procreate, offspring reach sexual imperative. Male sperm: 1 million / minute, infinity, 0 deduction per success. Woman ovum: 1 / month, 480 dva, 9 per success. Don"t waste sex *selective: woman left alone during pregnancy what do i do? , woman make men commit. Family alternative: women know the child is theirs, men are never sure. A male who will be able to provide protection, defence (strong, healthy), broad shoulders (success back then) Romantic (capable of emotional attachment), protect me (show you care), sensitive side (for children) Men don"t know what they want in a wife. Men find hour glass shape in women attractive* Woman are now looking for an economically successful male. Social advantages for beautiful people (more dating, more friends) Extremely beautiful people are less likely to be charged.