An Evolutionary Perspective on Attraction Suggests That People Prefer Mates

question 92

Multiple Choice

An evolutionary perspective on attraction suggests that people prefer mates who will

• A) provide a boost to their social reputation and status.
• B) favor the conception and birth of their offspring.
• C) make them laugh.
• D) are close in proximity to them.

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Definitions:

Toga

A loose, draped outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome.

Genus

A class of items that share common characteristics; in biology, a way to group species with similar characteristics.

Species

A collection of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed or exchange genetic material.

Vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically referring to the leaf, stem, root, or flower.