Social Exchange Theory Offered an Explanation for the Possible Factors

question 534

Multiple Choice

Social exchange theory offered an explanation for the possible factors that

• A)influence men and women's mate preferences
• B)determine how close a relationship becomes
• C)affect the adaptive significance of social behaviours
• D)contribute to cultural differences in mate preferences

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Definitions:

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