_____ is a specific type of selection identified by Darwin that creates differences between males and females.
A. Ecological selection
B. Sexual selection
C. Individual selection
D. Survival selection
Answer: B
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Males normally have ____
a. one y chromosome c. one x and one y chromosome b. two y chromosomes d. two x chromosomes
Why is it thought that so many diets fail?
a. Historically, men were always attracted to more voluptuous women; thus from an evolutionary standpoint, retaining fat stores promotes procreation and the survival of the species. b. It is a rare and recent occurrence for humans to have too much food; thus the human body has evolved to keep weight on, not to lose it. c. Marketing strategists purposely design diets to fail; with each unsuccessful diet attempt, the consumer must purchase "new" diet aides. d. Humans have evolved to have very little willpower in general; lower willpower is beneficial for a "pack" mentality, which supports survival of the species.
The negativity toward sex in the Christian tradition is rooted in
A. the Bible. B. the teachings of St. Paul. C. the teachings of Martin Luther. D. philosophies like Stoicism and Neo-Platonism.
Which of the following is true of sociobiology?
A. It assumes that people are entirely free and responsible for developing their own potential. B. It creates a framework within which the economic stratification of society can be studied. C. It tries to explain why certain patterns of behavior have evolved in humans. D. It is based on the assumption that human sexuality is the result of culture alone.