Social Structure Theory Claims That Gender Differences in Mating Patterns

question 166

Multiple Choice

Social structure theory claims that gender differences in mating patterns are not due to evolution, but are instead the product of _.

• A) adaptive significance
• B) physiological factors
• C) biological factors
• D) cultural roles

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