Which of the Following Is NOT a Hypothesized Class of Functions

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a hypothesized class of functions related to the benefits women gain from short-term mating?

• A) mate switching
• B) short-term for long-term goals
• C) mate manipulation
• D) mate denial

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Definitions:

Consensus

General agreement among the members of a group or community, often used as a decision-making process in collaborative environments.

Instrumental Theory

denotes a perspective in sociology and psychology suggesting that individuals engage in certain behaviors primarily because of the rewards or outcomes associated with those behaviors.

Reinforcement Theory

A theory that suggests behavior is influenced by reinforcements or consequences, and that behavior can be modified by changing the consequences.

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning concept developed by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov that suggests that learning can be accomplished through the use of stimuli.