FRHD 2100 Final: Sexuality Exam Review

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

Frhd 2100: final exam study guide for textbook. You should expect up to 7 questions per lecture and up to 8 questions per chapter (maximum number of questions on the final will be 150). Physical attractiveness is a major determinant of interpersonal and sexual attraction. Symmetry: symmetrical figures judged significantly healthier and more attractive than asymmetrical figures. Body weight, hip and waist size all play a role on physical attractiveness. Men like women with ample bust lines. Evolutionary perspective: biologically driven to choose attractive mate. Certain preferred traits offer reproductive advantages-humans are genetically motivated to reproduce. In general, women around the world consider taller men more attractive: can play a role in mate choice because it suggests social dominance, status, access to resources, and a positive heritable traits. Our perception of beauty is also influenced by familiarity, liking, respect, shared values and goals.