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Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating.

PSYC 452 Presentation: Stephanie Anyakwo Joi James Natalie Sparrow. Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186-204. Standard Evolutionary Model. Sexual Strategies Theory

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Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating.

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  1. PSYC 452 Presentation: Stephanie Anyakwo Joi James Natalie Sparrow Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186-204.

  2. Standard Evolutionary Model • Sexual Strategies Theory • Cost differential to reproduce genes leads to corresponding sex difference in mating behavior • Hard wired sex specific strategies for achieving reproductive success • Mating behavior is guided by psychological mechanisms Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  3. Reevaluating supporting evidence for the Sexual Strategies Theory • Self report versus actual mate selection • Monozygotic Twins • Similar mate value should predict similar mate choices • Mates may not be chosen on the basis of sex-specific criteria • Sex differences in casual sex (sociosexuality) • Replication of Buss & Schmitt (1993) • Mean= 2, 64 Median= 1, 1 • Sex differences in the value of status and resources • Replication of Buss (1989) • Degree to which women judge men based upon social status and earning capacity a function of the financial status of women • Not evolved tendency but rather socially constructed gender roles Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  4. Evolution of a Long TermMating Strategy • Birthing Crisis and Parental Investment • Exaptation of Attachment System • Attachment- a specialized but flexible mechanism for fostering an enduring bond between two individuals • Defining Features (Bolby, J. 1988) • Proximity Maintenance • Safe Haven • Separation Distress • Secure Base Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  5. Reciprocal Interest Mate Search Attachment Romantic Infatuation Threshold of Acceptability Propinquity And Familiarity Attachment Theory of Mate Selection Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  6. Attachment as an Integral Component of Mate Relationships • Separation and Loss • Protest-Despair-Detachment Sequence • Nature of Physical Contact • Intimate interpersonal exchanges • Oxytocin • Sexual Anatomy and Physiology • Absence of outward signs of estrus • Face to face mating • Mate Preferences • Top ranked qualities: kindness, understanding, and intelligence Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  7. Evolutionary Value of Pair-Bond Attachment • Enhanced Survival • Health benefits • Social isolation and decreased value in social groups • Enhanced Reproductive Fitness • Ovulation occurs more frequently and with longer duration • Offspring of stable pairs are better equipped to attract and retain mates Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

  8. Critical Review Comments • Interesting Points • Replication of Buss studies found significantly different results than what was originally reported • Protest-despair- reaction sequence of attachment relationships demonstrated the similarities between infant/caregiver and mate/mate attachments • Points of weakness • Theory may fail at gaining support because it lacks scientific substance • Discounts all components of the sexual strategies theory Hazan, C. Diamond, L.M. (2000). The place of attachment in human mating. Review of General Psychology, 4, 186 204.

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