According to the __________ perspective, men are inclined toward casual sex with many partners, whereas women are inclined to be selective and monogamous.

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The biosocial perspective emphasizes the interaction between biological and social factors in shaping human behavior. This perspective suggests that men have a greater inclination toward casual sex with multiple partners due to evolutionary factors such as reproductive success, whereas women are more selective and monogamous due to the high costs of pregnancy and child-rearing. The other perspectives (structure-functional, exchange, and interactionist) do not specifically address gender differences in sexual behavior.

According to the __________ Perspective, Men Are Inclined Toward Casual