Regarding David Buss's Theory of Mating Preferences,which of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

Regarding David Buss's theory of mating preferences,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Women choose partners based on whether the partner will stay with them and provide resources for their children.
• B) Women tend to look for youth and health in a prospective mate as signs of suitability for reproduction.
• C) Males' emphasis on their mates' sexual fidelity is based on concerns about the paternity of the offspring.
• D) Older men abandon their first wives in favor of young, beautiful "trophy" wives because these younger women are more likely to be fertile.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The mistaken perception of a relationship between two variables that are, in fact, not related.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception.

Temporal Precedence

A principle stating that for one thing to cause another, the cause must occur before the effect.

Authority

Authority is the recognized power or right of an individual or organization to make decisions and enforce obedience, often within a specific domain or field.