Purpose
What evolutionary theory explains humor’s role in relationships?
Sexual selection theory.
Which gender preferred humor in potential partners?
Women.
In which context did women find humor most attractive?
When evaluating men as romantic partners.
What was the study’s main purpose?
To examine how humor affects attraction and if this differs by gender.
Men rated humorous women as more attractive partners.
False.
How did men and women differ in their attraction to humor in partners?
Women preferred humorous men as partners, while men did not prioritize humor in women.
Why might humor be an attractive trait according to the study?
Can signal genetic fitness
What negative traits were associated with humorous individuals?
Less trustworthy and intelligent.
What were the two main types of personality perceptions measured?
Social adeptness and trustworthiness/honesty.
Who originally proposed the theory that humor functions as a fitness indicator?
Geoffrey Miller
What did the study reveal about men’s preference for humor in women
Men did not show a preference for humor in women as partners.
For woman, how did physical attractiveness influence trustworthiness perceptions for humorous individuals?
Women found unattractive humorous individuals less trustworthy than attractive ones.
What does Miller’s theory suggest about the evolution of humor?
Humor evolved through intersexual selection, revealing underlying mutational load.
What personality traits were humorous individuals associated with?
fun, friendly, and popular.
What type of statements were used to portray humor?
Autobiographical statements categorized as humorous or non-humorous.