Showing smarts, playing dumbfunctional displays of intelligence in mating contextsThe current research seeks to examine whether individuals display or downplay intelligence in various mating contexts. I hypothesized that both men and women should display fluid intelligence when attempting to attract a potential long-term partner, and that only men should display fluid intelligence when attempting to attract a potential short-term partner. Contrary to predictions, I find that men perform worse at a fluid intelligence test when motivated to attract a long-term partner. With respect to crystallized intelligence, I predicted that both men and women should display crystallized intelligence when attempting to attract a potential long-term partner, but women should downplay crystallized intelligence when attempting to attract a potential short-term partner. However, there were no effects of mating contexts on displays of crystallized intelligence.autSng, Wei Sheng OliverthsNeuberg, Steven L.dgcKenrick, Douglas T.dgcShiota, MichellepblArizona State UniversityengPartial requirement for: M.A., Arizona State University, 2013Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-34)Field of study: Psychologyby Wei Sheng Oliver Snghttps://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.1872000Masters ThesisAcademic thesesiii, 45 p. : ill. (some col.)113812674101630348711152053adminIn CopyrightAll Rights Reserved2013TextSocial PsychologyImpression FormationIntelligenceMate Preferencesmating displaySexual attractionSex (Psychology)Emotional IntelligenceIntellectMate selection--Psychological aspects.Mate selectionInterpersonal attraction--Psychological aspects.Interpersonal attraction