Cross-Cultural Studies Find Similar Patterns of What Men and Women

question 62

Multiple Choice

Cross-cultural studies find similar patterns of what men and women look for in their spouses across many different cultures. These findings support evolutionary personality theory because they suggest that mate preferences do not merely reflect differences in

• A) social learning patterns.
• B) the genetic makeup of different cultures.
• C) inherited human characteristics.
• D) economic opportunities in different cultures.

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Definitions:

Signal Detection

The process of identifying and processing sensory stimuli, distinguishing important or meaningful information from background noise.

Neural Information

Pertains to data processed and transmitted by the nervous system, especially regarding how neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals.

Sensory Stimulation

The input to the senses—such as sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste—that can influence a person's emotional and physical state.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, transmitting information throughout the nervous system.