Professor Crisman believes that most women prefer tall and physically strong partners because this preference enhanced the survival of our ancestors genes. This viewpoint best illustrates the _______________ perspective.

Correct answer: D. evolutionary

  • A. Cognitive
  • B. behavioral
  • C. psychodynamic
  • D. evolutionary

Explanation

The evolutionary perspective explains present preferences as traits that may have improved ancestral survival or reproductive success. The reference to genes and survival therefore points to evolution rather than learning, cognition, or unconscious conflict.

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