Which of the Following Describes the Evolutionary Explanation of Sex

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the evolutionary explanation of sex differences in mate selection?

• A) Men and women seek very different things; men seek just sex and women only seek commitment.
• B) The differences are the result of a biological fluke and will disappear completely in the next hundred years.
• C) Men and women seek essentially the same thing; both are trying to increase the likelihood that they will produce viable offspring who will survive.
• D) The differences are the result of socialization practices.

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Definitions:

Similarity Of Interests

The degree to which individuals share common hobbies, preferences, or pursuits, often enhancing social bonds and compatibility.

Face-To-Face

A mode of communication or interaction that occurs when individuals engage directly with each other in the same physical space.

Solomon Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on conformity and group pressure.

Group Size

The number of individuals forming a social or working group, affecting its dynamics, interactions, and outcomes.