Evolutionary Explanations of Gender Differences in Sexuality Have Been Criticized

question 14

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary explanations of gender differences in sexuality have been criticized because

• A) they offer "after-the-fact" explanations.
• B) standards of attractiveness vary with time and place.
• C) they underestimate cultural influences on sexuality.
• D) of all of these reasons.

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Definitions:

Daytime Nap

A short period of sleep taken during the day to supplement the main sleep period, often to relieve drowsiness and improve alertness.

Circadian Sleep Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, repeating roughly every 24 hours.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy to support essential activities like breathing and staying warm when it is at rest.

Dreaming Process

The experience of imagined images, sounds, or other sensations during sleep, particularly during REM sleep phases.