#478 Cari Goetz: Mate Preferences, Mate Value, the EEA, and Evolutionary Mismatch

Jun 4, 2021

Cari Goetz, an Associate Professor of Psychology specializing in evolutionary psychology, dives into the fascinating world of human mating strategies. She discusses how sex differences shape mate preferences and the implications of mate value discrepancies in relationships. Goetz elaborates on the impact of societal factors on modern dating behaviors and the curious phenomenon of evolutionary mismatch. Listeners will also learn about the complexities of trust, vulnerability cues, and the challenges evolutionary psychologists face in tackling sensitive topics.

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Mate Value Awareness

People generally demonstrate awareness of their mate value in their mate choices.
Assortative mating, where individuals pair with similar mate value partners, can result from competition.

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Adjusting Mate Preferences

Individuals adjust mate preferences based on their own mate value, setting realistic expectations.
Higher mate value individuals have higher standards, while lower mate value individuals are less stringent.

ANECDOTE

Advertising Preferences

In Goetz's study, attractive women advertised their mate preferences directly in videos.
Less attractive women focused on self-description rather than stating mate requirements.

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Dr. Cari D. Goetz is Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino. She does research in Evolutionary Psychology, specifically human mating strategies and mating-related psychology.

In this episode, we go through some topics in evolutionary psychology: sex differences in mate preferences; cues of sexual exploitability, and who responds to them more strongly; mate value discrepancies, and their impact on romantic relationships; and concepts like the environment of evolutionary adaptedness (EEA) and evolutionary mismatch.

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