Which among the following arguments do the critics of sociobiology highlight?

a. Human male patterns of sexual preferences and behaviors are also observed in the males of many other species.
b. In some species, males are monogamous and, in other species, females are promiscuous.
c. In surveys of humans, females rank qualities like kindness and intelligence as more important in the selection of a mate than males do.
d. In the majority of world cultures, males are more likely to be promiscuous and undiscriminating in selection of a sexual partner compared to females.


Answer: b

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