Remember how the discussion assignments work. You need to respond to one discussion question with an essay of 400-600 words with at least two references. This is due by 11:59 pm (Central Time) on Thursday.
By Sunday, you need to submit two video responses to people who, ideally, answered questions other than the one you answered. Video responses should be meaningful and be between 1:30 and 2:00 minutes in length.
include the question you are answering at the beginning of the posting. If you notice that several people have answered a particular question, try to answer a different one. The more different discussion topics we have, the better.
Here are the questions for Week Three:
1. Myers indicates that the underlying assumption of evolutionary psychology is that humans are gene-producing machines with the basic motivation of perpetuating their own genetic pool.
Our genes predispose us to act in ways that enhance our chances of surviving and spreading.
This fundamental motive underlies all behavior. What are your thoughts on that premise?
Cite research both for and against your view of this evolutionary psychology belief.
2. What do you find most important when selecting a mate? What characteristics are most important to you?
An exciting personality, industriousness, physical attractiveness, or good financial prospects? How about the age of a potential partner?
Could they be older, same age, or younger? How about a significant age difference?
Be truthful to yourself and do not select criteria based on what you think is most socially appropriate.
Now, talk about your mate selection based on evolutionary psychology and how biology may play a role in what you find most attractive.
