Which of the Following Is NOT an Argument Used by Critics

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an argument used by critics of evolutionary explanations of courtship and mating behaviours?

• A) Sexual attitudes and practice vary considerably within a culture.
• B) On questionnaires, both sexes rate kindness, understanding, and intelligence above physical qualities and financial status.
• C) Similarity and proximity are the strongest predictors of mate selection.
• D) People's responses on questionnaires correspond with their actual behaviour.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities, such as food and water, that fulfill basic biological needs and do not require learning to be effective.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to respond.