Which of the Following Explanations Is MOST Likely to Be

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is MOST likely to be used by an evolutionary psychologist to explain gender differences in spatial abilities? ​

• A)The principles of natural selection tend to operate differently in males and females. ​
• B)Through evolution, males were classically conditioned to develop certain kinds of spatial abilities.
• C)When they are young, males are more likely than females to be encouraged to engage in spatially-oriented activities.
• D)Division of labor between the sexes in hunting and gathering societies created different adaptive pressures for males and females.

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