Critics of Evolutionary Psychologists' Arguments About the 0

question 14

Multiple Choice

Critics of evolutionary psychologists' arguments about the 0.70 waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) for women note that ______.

• A) there is considerable variation in the WHR of Miss America pageant winners
• B) the 0.70 WHR is preferred not only by American men but by men in all cultures that have been studied
• C) women with a WHR of 0.90 are actually more fertile than those with a WHR of 0.70
• D) White men prefer this body type but Latinos reject it

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Definitions:

Unconsciously

Actions or thoughts that occur without conscious awareness or control, often stemming from the subconscious mind.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered around oral activities such as sucking and biting, playing a crucial role in the development of future relationships and behavior patterns.

Fixation

An obsessive focus or attachment to an individual, concept, or phase of development, potentially leading to psychological conflicts.

Nail Biting

A common oral compulsive habit or behavior involving the biting of one's fingernails.