Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects Evolutionary Theories of Sex

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects evolutionary theories of sex differences in reproductive strategy?

• A)Women reproduce wisely, men reproduce widely.
• B)Culture can override biological drives for pleasure.
• C)Children learn gender roles from cultural examples.
• D)Sexuality is the result of clashing unconscious forces.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes how societies deal with the unknown, with high avoidance indicating a preference for clear rules and low avoidance reflecting more comfort with ambiguity.

Cultural Relativism

The perspective that beliefs, morals, and ethics are relative to each individual within his or her own social context.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economic research that examines the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decisions.