Some have argued that differences exist in humans as part of nature's grand design, which has enabled humans to survive and evolve as a species
From this perspective, the reason men are more aggressive and women are more intuitive is that these characteristics are considered ________.
a. gender stereotypes
b. adaptive mechanisms
c. survival of the fittest
d. biological requirements
Answer: B
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Studies show that when people of different ethnicities, cultures, and sexual orientations rate the attractiveness of others, there is strong agreement in their assessments. The most likely reason for this is that ____
a. people tend to be most attracted to those who look most similar to themselves b. the media's strong influence on how we perceive beauty is universal c. beauty is in the eye of the beholder d. attractive features and youth are signs of physical and reproductive fitness
In comparison to quantitative methods, qualitative methods tend to ______.
A. only rely on theory-verification models B. have more options for techniques and perspectives C. require less time for data collection D. involve significantly larger sample sizes
Carson is trying to get his wife pregnant. His doctor has told him that his cremaster muscle isn't working properly and that is why he is having trouble impregnating her. The cremaster muscle is important for reproduction as:
A. it helps the secondary spermatocyte to divide into two spermatids. B. it nurtures the mature sperms in the seminiferous tubules. C. it helps to create the ideal temperature for sperm production. D. it connects the penile glans with the foreskin and the shaft of the penis. E. it passes the nerve impulses from the brain to the erection centers in the spinal cord.
Social exchange theory has been criticized because
A. it applies the concept of rewards and costs to romantic relationships. B. it does not take the equity of relationships into account. C. it gives weight to concepts like altruism and martyrdom. D. it applies only to men and not to women.