Which of the Following Statements Best Explains the Role of Biology

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the role of biology in describing the behavior patterns of men and women?

• A) Biological differences are almost always exacerbated or fostered by social contexts and norms.
• B) There is abundant evidence that supports the position that biology primarily determines the behavior patterns in men and women.
• C) The biological evidence shows that gender is the single most important factor in determining an individual's behavior patterns.
• D) The biological evidence shows that social interaction has little to do with shaping the behavior patterns of men and women.

Compare sexual drive with other drives and understand the factors influencing sexual arousal and orientation.

Understand the basic tenets and historical development of key psychological perspectives such as evolutionary psychology, empiricism, and positive psychology.

Recognize the empirical nature of psychology and how it relies on direct observation and systematic observation.

Appreciate the role of natural selection in evolutionary psychology and its impact on behavior.

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Definitions:

Sexual Preference

An alternative term often used synonymously with sexual orientation, though it can also imply a degree of volition or choice about one's sexual partners.

Androgynous

Exhibiting both traditionally masculine and feminine qualities; in psychology, it refers to a person who does not fit neatly into the typical gender roles of their society.

Biological Sex

The classification of living things, typically as male or female, based on their reproductive anatomy and functions.

Sexual Orientation

The direction of an individual's sexual attraction towards the same gender, opposite gender, both, or neither, often influenced by biological, psychological, and environmental factors.