Evolutionary Psychologists Would Be Most Likely to Predict That 40-Year-Old

question 57

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary psychologists would be most likely to predict that 40-year-old single men will seek to marry women who are ________ than they are.

• A) less physically attractive
• B) more sexually experienced
• C) younger
• D) more aggressive toward sexual rivals

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Functionalist Perspective

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