Of the Following Findings, Which May Be Construed as Supporting

question 200

Multiple Choice

Of the following findings, which may be construed as supporting EITHER an evolutionary OR a cultural account of mating preferences?

• A) There are some cross-cultural differences in mating preferences.
• B) Mating preferences are quite consistent across several generations.
• C) Mating preferences appear consistent across many cultures.
• D) Males and females typically use different criteria in selecting a mate.

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