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Which of the following statements has been supported by the research of evolutionary psychologists? a. Women are attracted to men who appear virile. b. Men are attracted to women who appear fertile and capable of bearing children. c. The connection between sex and pleasure is mostly determined by culture d. The same factors determine sexual attraction in both males and females. e. Most adults are attracted to partners that in some way remind them of their parents. 

   Which of the following statements has been supported by the research of evolutionary psychologists?
a. Women are attracted to men who appear virile.
b. Men are attracted to women who appear fertile and capable of bearing children.
c. The connection between sex and pleasure is mostly determined by culture
d. The same factors determine sexual attraction in both males and females.
e. Most adults are attracted to partners that in some way remind them of their parents.
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Myers' Psychology for AP
Myers' Psychology for AP
David G. Myers 2nd Edition
Chapter 15, Problem 21 ↓

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Which of the following statements has been supported by the research of evolutionary psychologists? a. Women are attracted to men who appear virile. b. Men are attracted to women who appear fertile and capable of bearing children. c. The connection between sex and pleasure is mostly determined by culture d. The same factors determine sexual attraction in both males and females. e. Most adults are attracted to partners that in some way remind them of their parents.
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Evolutionary Psychology
Evolutionary psychology studies how evolutionary processes, such as natural selection, have shaped the human mind and behavior. It provides a framework for understanding why certain mating behaviors and preferences may have evolved to maximize reproductive success.
Sexual Selection
Sexual selection is a form of natural selection that explains the evolution of traits which increase an individual’s chances of attracting or competing for mates. This concept helps to explain the development of signals of reproductive fitness, such as physical virility or fertility cues.
Parental Investment Theory
Parental investment theory posits that differences in the amount of energy and resources invested in offspring by each sex lead to evolved differences in mating strategies. Due to generally higher reproductive costs, females tend to be more selective, whereas males may highlight traits that signal their reproductive fitness.
Mating Preferences
Mating preferences refer to the traits and characteristics that individuals find attractive in potential partners. These preferences are often understood in the context of evolutionary advantages and reproductive success, where traits indicative of health, fertility, or resource availability are favored.
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