Male sexual jealousy

A) Useful in seeking social support
B) Enables social dominance and an increase in status
C) Helps secure the reproductive success of close relatives
D) Increases awareness of infidelity
E) Helps secure a dedicated and lifelong mate

Male Sexual Jealousy

An emotional response triggered by the perception of potential sexual competition or threat to a relationship.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes to the next generation in a way that they too can pass on those genes.

Social Dominance

A social structure in which individuals or groups possess more power, influence, or privilege than others within the same social or organizational context.