Evolutionary Explanations of Gender Differences Have Been Criticized Because They

question 65

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary explanations of gender differences have been criticized because they

• A)underestimate the role of genetic factors.
• B)do not explain cultural changes in behavior that occur over relatively short periods of time.
• C)deny the role of hormonal factors.
• D)rely too heavily on the experimental method in testing hypotheses.

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Definitions:

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