Which of the Following Arguments Do the Critics of Sociobiology

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments do the critics of sociobiology highlight?

• A) Human male patterns of sexual preferences and behaviours are also observed in the males of many other species.
• B) In some species, males are monogamous and, in other species, females are promiscuous.
• C) In surveys of humans, females rank qualities like kindness and intelligence as more important in the selection of a mate than males do.
• D) In the majority of world cultures, males are more likely to be promiscuous and undiscriminating in selection of a sexual partner compared to females.

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