Compared with College Students of the Late 1960s, Today's Students

question 13

Multiple Choice

Compared with college students of the late 1960s, today's students are much more concerned with

• A) changing the world.
• B) helping others in difficulty.
• C) making money.
• D) keeping up with political affairs.

Grasp the hypotheses explaining certain mating preferences and strategies (good genes, sensory bias, arbitrary choice).

Understand the mechanisms and importance of honest signaling in sexual selection.

Understand the distinction between direct and indirect benefits of female mate choice.

Grasp the principles behind sexual selection, with specific reference to traits such as large tusks in male Asian elephants.

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Definitions:

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often measured as the percent increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum combination of two goods that can be produced with available resources and technology.

Consumer Goods

Products that are purchased for consumption by the average consumer, including items such as food, clothing, and household products.

Military Goods

Products and services specifically designed, manufactured, and supplied to armed forces, including weapons, equipment, and military technology.