Considering the importance of genetic fitness in reproduction, intelligence plays a critical role in the human mating process. For instance, Buss (1989) had discovered that intelligence was one of the most desirable traits in mate selection across thirty-seven cultures, symbolizing a direct relationship between one's intelligence and his attractiveness. With an aim to maximize reproductive success, females would pay extensive effort to observe all possible signs so that they could seek a partner with highest genetic …show more content…
With a gender difference regarding the usage and response of humor, males tend to be humor producers while females tend to be the recipients. Indeed, during a date or a social gathering, men always take the lead to be witty to lure their mates, while women are usually the one who responds and laugh at the jokes. Indeed, a joint-university research revealed that male participants preferred women who laughed at their jokes while female participants preferred men who made them laugh during their mate selection (Bressler, Martin & Balshine,