An Evolutionary Explanation of Mate Preferences Might Suggest That Women

question 65

Multiple Choice

An evolutionary explanation of mate preferences might suggest that women seek men with high status because:

• A) they confer the prestige of their status on their partners
• B) they have more resources with which to support their families
• C) their high status implies good genetic potential for intelligence
• D) their high status implies good adaptive skills

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that becomes a reality through a cycle of positive reinforcement between one's actions and convictions.

Emergency Medical Technician

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