Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Haselton

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Haselton and Buss (2000) study on gender differences and the interpretation of compliments and touches?

• A) Men are more likely than women to interpret compliments or touches by women as signs of sexual interest.
• B) Women are skeptical about interpreting compliments or touches by men as signs of commitment.
• C) Due to the costs of pregnancy, it's in a woman's best interest for her not to be too naive about a man's intentions.
• D) Due to the costs of raising a child, it's in a man's best interest for him not to overinterpret sexual interest by a woman.

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