ABSTRACT
In conceiving of mating intelligence (MI) as the whole set of cognitive processes tied to mating-relevant outcomes, it becomes clear that we are talking about a very broad domain of psychology, and a major portion of human nature. Accordingly, the MI construct can usefully guide future research only insofar as we can develop a clear, systematic, evidence-based model of MI’s main components, including their evolutionary origins, adaptive functions, design features, and inter-relationships. In light of the variegated perspectives on MI presented in this volume, this chapter describes such a provisional model.
