According to biologists, sexual attraction is heavily influenced by the survival of the fittest.
Females are more attracted to males who are likely to breed healthy offspring.
In many animal populations, there is a single male who stands out and impregnates the most females.
How does this idea apply to humans? We are complex creatures, and women's judgment of who will create healthy offspring varies within and between cultures.
There are many different ways that a man can be considered the alpha male.
For example: The business alpha - Some women are drawn to men who wield the most power in business.
Think of tycoons like Donald Trump.
Women who are attracted to this type might think that a male with a fat investment portfolio is best able to support healthy offspring.
The intellectual alpha - The intellectual alpha excels in academic environments.
He may pen a brilliant dissertation or patent a chemical process.
Women might consider him the sort of father who will foster their children's intellect.
The rebel alpha - This sort of alpha takes many forms.
He may be a loner on a motorcycle or a gang member dominating the streets.
Women might be drawn to his aura of independence and the idea that no matter what happens, he will find a way to skirt authority and provide for the family.
However, after initially being attracted to this sort, many women learn that although a rebel alpha provides protection from outside, he may be a dangerous threat himself! Philosophers have devised many more categories of alpha males, from "artistic" to "militant" to "visionary".
The variety supports the idea that in human society, there is not a single way to behave that will ensure attracting a mate.
It is best to develop your own natural skills as best you can.
In this way, you will naturally attract whoever is best suited to mingle her genes with yours!