Cari Goetz

Cari Goetz, an Associate Professor of Psychology specializing in evolutionary psychology, dives into the fascinating world of human mating strategies. She discusses how sex differences shape mate preferences and the implications of mate value discrepancies in relationships. Goetz elaborates on the impact of societal factors on modern dating behaviors and the curious phenomenon of evolutionary mismatch. Listeners will also learn about the complexities of trust, vulnerability cues, and the challenges evolutionary psychologists face in tackling sensitive topics.