As a Result of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

question 14

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, slaveholders

• A) felt the federal government finally addressed their needs.
• B) lessened the level of violence against their slaves at home.
• C) intensified their hunt for fugitive slaves.
• D) had more respect for free blacks who were not fugitives.

Comprehend the concept of hedonic adaptation and its effect on happiness.

Analyze the impact of culture and biology on human mating preferences.

Apply the parental investment theory to explain mating strategies and parental roles.

Identify biases and criticisms in evolutionary psychology, especially regarding gender differences in sexual motivation.

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