MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS THEORIES OF MATE SELECTION

Theories of Mate Selection

1. Theories of
Mate
Selection
Alfon John Jazmin

2. Learning Objectives
UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTIONARY THEORY OF
MATE SELECTION.
ANALYZING CULTURAL AND CONTEXTUAL
INFLUENCES ON MATE SELECTION.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY
TRAITS IN MATE SELECTION.

3. PRE-TEST
Select the correct theory for each
of the situations below.

4. NANDINI IS A SPENDER AND WAS ATTRACTED TO DANIEL BECAUSE
HE’S VERY GOOD AT SAVING MONEY.
1.
EVEN THOUGH CLEO ISN’T GREAT AT SAVING MONEY, SHE HAS
LOTS OF FRIENDS AND IS VERY SOCIAL. MONICA FEELS LIKE CLEO
BRINGS SO MUCH POSITIVITY TO THE RELATIONSHIP, EVEN
THOUGH SHE DOESN’T SAVE MONEY.
2.
PETER WAS INITIALLY ATTRACTED TO PAUL BECAUSE HE SAW HIM
IN THE SAME SEAT IN CLASS EACH DAY.
3.
MINA AND ROBERTO GO TO THE SAME CHURCH AND HAVE THE
SAME VALUES ABOUT RAISING A FAMILY, SO THE ATTRACTION
SEEMED MUTUAL RIGHT FROM THE START.
4.
A, EVOLUTIONARY THEORY
B. SOCIAL HOMOGAMY
C. COMPLEMENTARY NEEDS
D. IDEAL MATE
E. PROPINQUITY THEORY
F. SOCIAL EXCHANGE

5. According to this theory people base their choice
of mates on sexual selection .

6. According to this theory, people Select their partner
based on Similarrities in Apperance, education, age,
race values and ideas about roles.

7. According to this theory, people Select a mates who
makes up for charactherisitic they lack .

8. According to this theory, people develop an image of what
their ideal mate should be like. this image may be shaped by
the dating experiences they have, or the type of parent they
were raised with.

9. According to this theory, people are likely to be attracted
to a partner who lives in close physical proximity or
nearness to them.

10. According to this theory, people analyse relationships
according to the costs and benefits, and remain with
partners who have positives that outweigh the negatives.

11. Post-Test

12. Which of the following characteristics is most likely to signal good health
and genetic quality according to the Evolutionary Theory?
a) Symmetry
b) Youthfulness
c) Physical attractiveness
d) Social status
What is the main idea behind Social Homogamy?
a) That individuals choose mates based on their similarity in personality traits
b) That individuals choose mates based on their social status and resources
c) That individuals choose mates based on their shared values and interests
d) That individuals choose mates based on their physical characteristics

13. According to Complementary Needs, what is the primary goal of mate selection?
a) To maximize personal happiness
b) To maximize social status
c) To maximize complementary skills and abilities
d) To maximize resources and benefits
What is the main idea behind the Ideal Mate theory?
a) That individuals have a clear idea of their ideal mate and seek them out
b) That individuals are not aware of their ideal mate and simply choose a partner based on
convenience
c) That individuals are influenced by cultural norms and societal expectations when choosing a
partner
d) That individuals are solely motivated by biological drives when choosing a partner

14. According to the Ideal Mate theory, what is the primary goal of mate selection?

a) To maximize personal happiness
b) To maximize social status
c) To find a partner who matches one's ideal mate criteria
d) To maximize resources and benefits
According to Propinquity Theory, what is the primary factor that influences mate selection?
a) Physical proximity
b) Social similarity
c) Shared values and interests
d) Social status and resources

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