Which of the Following Was Associated with Males Whom Women

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was associated with males whom women found most attractive for short-term sexual relationships, in the Featured Study on women's ratings of male attractiveness?

• A)high ratings of parental interest
• B)high levels of testosterone
• C)high ratings of promiscuity
• D)high levels of cortisol

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept referring to the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment.

Desires

Strong feelings of wanting or wishing for something to happen or be the case.

Psychosocial Development

A theory that describes the impact of social experiences across eight stages of human development, from infancy to adulthood, popularized by Erik Erikson.