PSY230H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Mental Chronometry, Masturbation, Role Theory
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Focus on determinants of behavior within an individual. Theories about human universals (shared characteristics by all humans) Do not measure causal factors (b/c they are historical events from 1000s of years ago) There are sex differences b/w mean and women. Men: physical attractiveness is more important (d = 0. 54) Women: socio-economic status is more important (d = 0. 68) Women prefer socio-economic status better b/c men used to be the main source of income. Eventually it is predicted that b/c women are more independent now, they will prefer looks over socio-economic status in the future. But i is believed the diff are mainly b/c of biology. Men are more interested in sex, especially casual sex (outside of a relationship) Willingness to have sex increases over time for both sexes. However, men were initially more willing to engage in intercourse from the very beginning (d = Men and women have diff roles i reproduction.
