Question

Dr. Winslow was discussing the evolutionary perspective with an introductory psychology class last week. She is generally not very supportive of the theory that men and women have innately different mating preferences. Which statement is NOT a valid reason for her objection to the evolutionary viewpoint?

a. it underestimates cultural expectations and socialization
b. it absolves people from taking ethical responsibility for their sexual behavior
c. it starts with an effect and works backward to an explanation
d. all of these things can be cited as criticisms of the evolutionary perspective on mating

Answer 1

The statement that is not a valid reason for her objection to the evolutionary viewpoint is:

Option D: all of these things can be cited as criticisms of the evolutionary perspective on mating.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are Darwinian laws of evolution and natural selection which draws evolutionary perspective. This explains how gender differences evolve.Like people who are fertile, raise their offspring, raise kids who have same characteristics.

An example of evolutionary psychology is that one is more scared of animals like snakes and spiders than lions and tigers.

In the given situation, all the given options are making a criticism of evolutionary perspective on mating.