Chapter
The Science of Flirting and Attraction
39:17 - 48:52 (09:35)
A large proportion of women admit to using playing hard to get as a tactic when meeting someone they really like. However, assuming someone else is playing the short term mating game can lead to harassment.
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The tendency for men to have higher voyeuristic tendencies can be explained by the ancestral mating system, in which a visual cue for sex can lead to arousal and thus the desire for sexual activity.
39:17 - 40:48 (01:30)
Summary
The tendency for men to have higher voyeuristic tendencies can be explained by the ancestral mating system, in which a visual cue for sex can lead to arousal and thus the desire for sexual activity.
ChapterThe Science of Flirting and Attraction
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
The short-term mating game and social sexuality are some of the biggest predictors of harassment, with women assuming that men have high social sexuality if they do, leading to over perception bias.
40:48 - 43:29 (02:41)
Summary
The short-term mating game and social sexuality are some of the biggest predictors of harassment, with women assuming that men have high social sexuality if they do, leading to over perception bias. The question of whether we should extend sympathy to men with highly heritable sociosexuality is raised in this discussion.
ChapterThe Science of Flirting and Attraction
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study surveyed 610 female undergraduate students about their engagement in token resistance and found that their attitudes and beliefs were influenced by their experiences.
43:29 - 45:26 (01:57)
Summary
A study surveyed 610 female undergraduate students about their engagement in token resistance and found that their attitudes and beliefs were influenced by their experiences. Token resistance can perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and potentially increase the incidence of rape.
ChapterThe Science of Flirting and Attraction
Episode#601 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Evolution's Secrets To Understanding Relationships
PodcastModern Wisdom
Playing hard to get is a common tactic in flirting, but it may not always be authentic.
45:26 - 48:52 (03:25)
Summary
Playing hard to get is a common tactic in flirting, but it may not always be authentic. Surveys show that around 70-80% of both men and women have used this tactic before.