Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Evolutionary

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of the evolutionary theory of gender differences?

• A) It does not explain why females are more cooperative than males.
• B) It does not explain why contemporary hunter-gatherer societies differ in their gender roles.
• C) It does not explain how technological advances have affected gender differences.
• D) It does not explain why some males outperform females in mathematics.

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional or physical responses from the intended target to another, often less threatening, target.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.