Professor Crisman believes that most women prefer tall and physically strong partners because this preference promoted the survival of our ancestors' genes. This viewpoint best illustrates the ________ perspective.

A) social-cultur
B) cognitive
C) evolutionary
D) psychodynamic


Answer: C) evolutionary

Psychology

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a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 50

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Which contributing factor helps explain why a higher percentage of second marriages end in divorce?

A. Second marriages may be subject to higher stress than first marriages. B. There is more equitable sharing of household chores. C. Partners in second marriages are more cautious. D. The empty nest syndrome affects second marriages more than first marriages.

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Regarding gender and depression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Overall, women are 50 percent more likely than men to experience depression. b. Hormonal fluctuations likely play a role in cases of depression involving pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause. c. Researchers believe that social and environmental conditions are the main reason for the gender difference in depression. d. Women in the United States were most likely to be depressed if they were Caucasian, married, and highly educated.

Psychology

The pea-sized gland that is stimulated by light and helps regulate activity levels over the course of a day is the

a. adrenal b. pituitary c. pineal d. thyroid

Psychology