When Researchers Reviewed the Literature on Standards of Beauty Across

question 31

Multiple Choice

When researchers reviewed the literature on standards of beauty across cultures, they found that the attractiveness ratings among participants of all different races and ethnicities ranged from .66 to .93. These relatively large positive correlations suggest that __________.

• A) standards of beauty differ significantly across cultures
• B) standards of beauty are similar within cultures, but not across cultures
• C) cultural values determine what is attractive
• D) regardless of culture or background, people can agree on what is attractive

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