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| Question | Answer |
| What are the 3 key sections appearance is separated into? | 1. Masculinity-Femininity 2. Babyfacedness 3. Symmetry |
| What is our appearance controlled by? | Sex hormones at birth and at puberty |
| Appearance: What did Johnson et al, 2001 do? | Morphed faces with lots of testosterone (Hypermasculine) and made a scale down to morphed faces that lacked testosterone (Hyperfeminine) FOUND: Least male images, attracted women in low fertility part of cycle (Menstruation) Most male images, images women in high fertility part of cycle (Ovulation) |
| Appearance What did Perrett et al, 2010 find? | When you increase femininity, women are perceived as more attractive. =This is universal; Asian, African and European standards. |
| Appearance What did Braun et al, 2001 find? | Babyfacedness was attractive in females. He morphed 64 adult females together to create the 'perfect female' then mixed this image with that of morphed 4-6 yr olds. Highest voting was 30% baby face. Attractive features include: prominent forehead, large eyes and small nose. |
| What 3 things are asymmetrical features linked with? | 1. Premature birth 2. Learning disabilities 3. Schizophrenia |
| What two scales can be used to assess slimness/fatness attractiveness? | 1. BMI - Cultural - Very Western! 2. Waist-to-Hip Ratio - Universal - there is an optimum size. |
| What did Singh 1993 find with reference to waist-to-hip ratio? | 0.7 = optimum for women - Indicates optimum estrogen levels. 0.9 = optimum for men - indicates greater fertility and reduced levels of male cancers. |
| Why are females more at risk if they make poor decisions for partners? | PREGNANCY! |
| What are females looking for when they search for a new relationship? | 1. Longevity 2. Security |
| Name 3 physical characteristics associated with the 'perfect male'? | 1. Wide shoulders 2. Wide jaw 3. Good WHR These indicate healthy hormone secretion and longer life in males. |
| Name 4 drawbacks of dating the 'perfect male?' | -Lower levels of Warmth -Greater dishonesty -Lower co-operativeness -POOR PARENTAL QUALITY |
| According to Krugen, 2006 what type of relations are 'perfect males' interested in? | Short term relationships |
| What are males looking for in a relationship? | Not seeking resources, just mates capable of reproducing. (Males do not have such a risk factor when picking a mate) |
| Name a few male preferences for physical appearance of a datable female? | - Smooth skin -Lustrous hair -Nice teeth -Clear eyes -Animated facial expressions (These are found across cultures) |
| What happens to the male torso height during puberty? | Torso lengthens, increasing 'sitting' height (Testosterone). Muscle mass in shoulders INCREASES |
| On an on-line dating profile, name for each gender the variable that decides how many messages they receive back? | Males; how much they earn (Hitsch et al, 2006) Females; How attractive they are seen to be. (Olivola et al, 2007) |
| What is the strongest indicator of sexual orientation ( in males ) ? | Fraternal birth order effect (Blanchand + Lippa, 2007) Each older brother increases odds of MPP by 33% |
| What is Cognital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CIP) ? | When you have too many androgens in your system. For boys = develop normally Girls = Tend to 'masculate' |
| What happens if a girl suffers from Cognital Adrenal Hyperplasia? | 1/3 more likely to be bi or a lesbian. Features will be masculine. Vomiting/Dehydration Enlarged Clitoris/Shallow vagina Greater likelihood of poly-cystic ovaries. |
| Which development stage decides your sexual orientation? | Neo-Natal |
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