Consider a Hypothetical Study in Which Groups of Women from Different

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Multiple Choice

Consider a hypothetical study in which groups of women from different regions of the world were shown pictures of men from different regions of the world (the same photos were shown to all of the women participating in the study around the world) . When women were asked who is the most attractive man, or who they would choose as a mate, more than nine times out of ten the woman picked a man from her own region, that is, one who looks most similar to her than do the men from other regions. The MOST likely explanation is:

• A)inbreeding.
• B)sexual selection.
• C)natural selection.
• D)migration.

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Objective Lens

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