Why do men universally report to prefer younger women? Why is it that face symmetry and good skin are considered attractive characteristics in all cultures? These are questions that Evolutionary Psychology raises in regards to mate selection. Evolutionary psychology argues that universals of mate finding behavior evolved over millennia to help our ancestors solve this most basic human problem. ... [MORE] 1. Sexual Selection and the Mind - Geoffrey Miller provides an overview of the subject matter and genetics may provide important insight into mate finding behavior. 2. An Evolutionary Hypothesis For Eating Disorders - Riadh T. Abed argues that the roots of some eating disorders may be sexual competition. Published in the British Journal of Medical Psychology 71(4):525-547. 3. Evolutionary Psychology - NPR radio discussion on the assumption that women have evolved physically and psychologically to be weaker, less assertive, and monogamous, while men are naturally stronger, aggressive, and promiscuous. 4. Sex on the Brain - An NPR discussion with Deborah Blum on how commercial advertising exploits adaptations associated with mate finding. 5. The Sexual Competition Hypothesis for Eating Disorders - A hypothesis that suggests eating disorders stem from intense female intra-sexual competition for mates.

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