BLACKLINE MASTER 3-8
Overview of Mate-Selection Theories
Provide a summary of the main points of each mate-selection theory.
Theory
Main Points
Main
Theorists
Examples of
Theoretical
Relationships Perspectives
Evolutionary
Psychology
Social
Homogamy
Ideal-Mate
Theory
Social
Exchange
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BLACKLINE MASTER 3-8 (continued)
Theory
Main Points
Main
Theorists
Examples of
Theoretical
Relationships Perspectives
Developmental
Perspective
Conflict/
Feminist
Theory
Market
Experience
Arranged and free-choice marriages may be related to several theories. Provide an
overall summary of the trends and main selections for a mate, with connection to the
above theories, for both types of arrangements.
Arranged
Free-Choice
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