According to the Theory of Parental Investment, Men and Women

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of parental investment, men and women differ in the amount of energy and resources in which they must invest to raise surviving offspring, with parental investment being higher for women than for men. Consequently, men and women have evolved different mate preferences. Which of the following is NOT consistent with the theory of parental investment?

• A) Li-ying always dates men who are taller than she is.
• B) Yasir has only ever dated (and had sexual relations with) one woman, to whom he is married.
• C) Brett goes on dates with many women but stops seeing them if he finds out they are not virgins.
• D) Tatiana does not date male students at her college; rather, she only dates men who have established careers.

Recognize the contributions of early theorists to the understanding of instincts and their criticisms.

Distinguish between innate and learned behaviors and the factors that influence each.

Comprehend the significance of ethological studies in understanding human and animal behavior in natural contexts.

Identify the impact of genetic programming on behavior and the ability of species to adapt through open and closed programs.

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