One Explanation for Differences Between What Is Attractive to Men

question 6

Multiple Choice

One explanation for differences between what is attractive to men and what is attractive to women is the theory that men and women have different roles in procreation and parenting, and thus need to look for different things in a potential mate. What theory is this?

• A) social exchange theory
• B) dialectic theory
• C) social evolutionary theory
• D) gender orientation theory

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Definitions:

Environmental Perceptions

The individual or collective interpretation and awareness of the environmental factors and conditions surrounding them.

Causal Factor

An element or factor that brings about a change or results in a particular effect or outcome.

Necessary Condition

a prerequisite that must be met for a certain event or outcome to occur.

Sufficient Condition

A condition or set of conditions that will ensure the occurrence of a particular outcome.