Which of the Following Pieces of Evidence Supports Alice Eagly

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of evidence supports Alice Eagly and Wendy Wood's perspective that gender differences in mate preferences are driven by culture rather than evolution?

• A) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the less importance women place on earning capacity in a potential mate.
• B) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the more importance women place on earning capacity in a potential mate.
• C) The greater the gender equality in a given society, the less importance women place on physical attractiveness in a potential mate.
• D) Across cultures, men tend to value physical attractiveness more than women.

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