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What is the concern about using sociobiology and evolutionary theory to explain sex-related differences in behavior?
What is the concern about using sociobiology and evolutionary theory to explain sex-related differences in behavior?
- These theories suggest that sex-related differences are unchangeable and natural (correct)
- These theories focus too much on survival reasons for behavior
- These theories are too deterministic
- These theories ignore the influence of the environment on behavior
What is the goal of evolutionary theory in relation to behavior?
What is the goal of evolutionary theory in relation to behavior?
- To demonstrate that behavior is determined solely by genetics
- To understand the evolutionary forces that shape behavior (correct)
- To prove that traditional gender roles are natural
- To explain why men and women have different cognitive abilities
What is a limitation of evolutionary theory in explaining behavior?
What is a limitation of evolutionary theory in explaining behavior?
- It cannot account for cultural differences in behavior (correct)
- It cannot account for individual differences in behavior
- It cannot explain behaviors that do not maximize reproductive success
- It cannot explain behaviors that maximize reproductive success
How can culture influence behavior that evolved for survival reasons?
How can culture influence behavior that evolved for survival reasons?
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Which behavior cannot be explained by evolutionary theory?
Which behavior cannot be explained by evolutionary theory?
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What is one of the limitations of using evolutionary theory to explain suicide?
What is one of the limitations of using evolutionary theory to explain suicide?
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