Abdul, a College Student, Is Interested in Having Sex with His

question 56

Multiple Choice

Abdul, a college student, is interested in having sex with his classmate, Fiona. But she seems disinterested and sends mixed signals whenever Abdul asks her out on a date. According to the evolutionary theory, what could be the most likely reason for Fiona's disinterest?

• A)Women prefer same-sex relationships over opposite-sex relationships because it helps avoid pregnancy scares.
• B)Women are cautious about sex and mating because pregnancies are a huge investment for her.
• C)Women want to remain virgins for as long as possible to increase the value of their bodies.
• D)Women prefer to have sex with older men as their sperm are of better quality.

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Definitions:

Developmental Disorders

A group of psychiatric conditions originating in childhood that involve serious impairment in different areas such as speaking, walking, or interacting with others.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory experiences and motor actions.

Substage

denotes a division or phase within a larger developmental stage or process, often characterized by specific milestones or achievements.

Primary Circular Reaction

A repetitive action in infants aimed at experiencing a desired effect, such as sucking or grasping, part of sensorimotor development stages proposed by Piaget.