Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology)
A shorthand for evolution-informed patterns in mating, bonding, and social behavior that shape human sexuality across many cultures and contexts.
What This Really Means
Ethology studies behavior in natural settings; in this glossary, “base code” refers to recurring drives like attachment, status, novelty, pair-bonding, and caregiving.
These patterns interact with personal history and culture, so they’re tendencies, not rules.
Using the concept responsibly means staying away from stereotypes and focusing on individual variation.
Examples
A person feels most bonded after affectionate touch and reassurance
Novelty and anticipation increase arousal for someone even in a long-term relationship
Feeling socially evaluated can lower desire via stress and self-consciousness.
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology) is about a shorthand for evolution-informed patterns in mating, bonding, and social behavior that shape human sexuality across many cultures and contexts, and it doesn’t imply that base code determines your destiny.
Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology) can fluctuate, so “always” or “never” claims don’t hold up.
If a pattern isn’t automatically “evolutionary,” it’s morally acceptable, and Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology) is about a shorthand for evolution-informed patterns in mating, bonding, and social behavior that shape human sexuality across many cultures and contexts.
Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology) points to a shorthand for evolution-informed patterns in mating, bonding, and social behavior that shape human sexuality across many cultures and contexts, so culture and learning don’t matter is a misunderstanding.
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We identify patterns related to Base Code (Evolutionary Ethology) by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
“You don't need to label yourself. These terms help describe patterns — not define you.”
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