What are some motivating factors in one’s behavior to seek out certain individuals as a mate? Does emotion play a part in our preferences? Why or why not?

Everyone has preferences when it comes to mate selection! Individuals have an “ideal mate” and sometimes make extensive lists to find the “perfect person”.

In looking at Chapter 8 on Motivation and Emotion, what are some motivating factors in one’s behavior to seek out certain individuals as a mate? Does emotion play a part in our preferences? Why or why not?

Explain how cultural and social ideas may play a part? *Make sure to explain each one of these aspects in preferences and provide relevant research sources to support your answer.