PSYC 3420 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Sexy Son Hypothesis
23 Feb 2015
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Investment via paternity confusion: women might have been able to obscure the actual paternity of her offspring through several short-term matings and thus elicit resources from two or men. Each man might be willing to offer some investment in the woman"s children on the change that they are genetically his own. Immediate economic resources: women could engage in short-term mating in exchange for meat, goods, or services. Protection through special friendships : because a primary mate cannot always be around to defend and protect a woman, she might gain added protection by consorting with another man. Status elevation: a woman might be able to elevate her social standing among her peers or gain access to higher circle by a temporary liaison with a high-status man. Superior genes: if a women"s regular mate is infertile or impotent, a short-term mate might provide a fertility backup to aid in conception.
