PSYCH 3AC3 Study Guide - Mehinako People, Team Sport, Luteal Phase
14 Oct 2014
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Associated with masculinity, = good genes: clearly seen in the animal kingdom. Women try to leap on the male frog to knock them over. If the male frog stays grounded (strong), they get to mate with the female. Judged short men to be undesirable for short- and long-term mating. Note: tall = taller than perceived average or taller than themselves: cameron et al. (1978) - personal ads. Of the women who mentioned height in their personal ads . 80% wanted a man 6 feet + Impossible general population can"t all be this tall. When men placed ads saying they were 6 feet + . They received more responses to their ad vs. shorter men or no height commented. Women like strong men: dixon et al. , 2003. A strong male physique is very important. Cross-culturally: british and sri lankan women: gregor, 1985. It is important for a man to win the wrestling matches (a lot of upper body strength)
