Professor McDonald believes that most women prefer tall and physically strong partners because this preference enhanced the survival of our ancestor's genes. This viewpoint best illustrates the ________ perspective.

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The perspective being described is the evolutionary perspective, which suggests that human behavior and preferences are influenced by the need to ensure the survival of our genes over time through natural selection. This specifically relates to the theory of sexual selection, which suggests that preferences for certain physical characteristics in potential mates (such as height and physical strength in men) developed over time as a way to increase the likelihood of successful reproduction and passing down of advantageous genes.

Professor McDonald Believes That Most Women Prefer Tall and Physically