Question 1

In the United States, which attribute do women find particularly attractive in men?

Accepted Answer

According to various surveys conducted in the United States, tallness is consistently ranked among the top physical attributes that women find attractive in men. This is likely due to societal and cultural stereotypes that equate height with masculinity, strength, and success.

Question 2

Cross-culturally, men tend to place greater emphasis on ________ in their preferences for a mate, and women tend to place greater emphasis on ________ in their preferences for a mate.

Accepted Answer

Cross-culturally, men often prioritize youth and physical attractiveness in a mate, while women tend to prioritize earning capacity and resources.

Question 3

Almost universally, men prefer

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that men, on average, tend to prefer younger partners. This preference is often discussed in the context of evolutionary psychology, where it is suggested that men may seek younger partners due to factors related to fertility.

Question 4

Regarding beauty, research suggests

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that both personal preference and cultural norms play a role in our perceptions of beauty. While there may be some subjective aspects, there are also cultural standards that influence our ideas of beauty. Therefore, option B is the best choice. The other options are not supported by research.

Question 5

Heterosexual women at the fertile phase of their menstrual cycle rated men's voices for attractiveness. Which of the statements below accurately describes their preferences?

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual women at the fertile phase of their menstrual cycle tend to rate deeper male voices as more attractive. This is believed to be due to the association of deep voices with testosterone levels, which have been linked to physical strength and genetic fitness. The other options (higher voice, southern accent, and foreign accent) have not been consistently found to be preferred by women during their fertile phase.

Question 6

Which is True regarding the preferred female figure in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The hour-glass figure, with wider hips and a smaller waist, has been historically viewed as the most attractive and desirable female figure in the United States. This has been attributed to cultural and biological factors that associate the hour-glass figure with fertility, health, and youthfulness, which are perceived as desirable traits in potential partners. While there are variations in individual preferences, research has consistently shown that the hour-glass figure is more universally preferred than other body shapes.

Question 7

According to the text, ratings of someone's attractiveness tend to be higher if they are

Accepted Answer

The text states that ratings of someone's attractiveness tend to be higher if they are smiling.

Question 8

In all 37 cultures studied by David Buss, which was True for men in terms of choosing a potential mate?

Accepted Answer

According to David Buss's study, men placed great value on a female's "good looks" in all 37 cultures studied.

Question 9

Lesbian and bisexual women tend to prefer waist-to-hip ratios that are ________ than what heterosexual men tend to prefer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lesbian and bisexual women tend to prefer...

Question 10

According to the text, a major component in people's ratings of attraction is

Accepted Answer

The text states that physical appearance is a major component in people's ratings of attraction.

Question 11

In terms of attractiveness, cross-cultural research suggests that

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural research suggests that certain facial features, such as symmetry and clear skin, are typically seen as attractive universally. However, there can be some cultural differences in other features that are considered attractive.

Question 12

A researcher asks individuals to rate their own attractiveness. She then asks other participants to rate the individuals and compares the ratings. Which of the following would be a finding consistent with past research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher asks individuals to rate their...

Question 13

All of the following have been found to contribute to men's perception of female facial attractiveness EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Eyes set closer together have been found to be perceived as less attractive by men, whereas high cheekbones, large eyes, and narrow jaws have all been found to contribute to men's perception of female facial attractiveness.

Question 14

Which statement is True about male preferences for women's breast size, on average?

Accepted Answer

Males prefer women with larger breasts, but not huge breasts.

Question 15

Which of the following features appears to be associated with attractiveness of women universally?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that large eyes are universally associated with attractiveness in women, suggesting that this feature is biologically linked to healthier gene expressions.

Question 16

Evolutionary psychologists believe that some of men's preferences in female mates may have evolved because these characteristics are associated with a woman's

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary psychologists suggest that men's preferences for certain physical characteristics in female mates, such as a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7 or facial symmetry, have evolved because they are indicators of a woman's reproductive capacity. These characteristics suggest that a woman is healthy and fertile, which would increase the likelihood that a man's genes would be passed on to offspring.

Option A is less likely as traditionally men were the providers while women were homemakers. In many cultures, this continues to be the case.

Option C may also be a factor, but it is not restricted to physical characteristics. Ability to nurture children depends on a range of factors such as emotional intelligence, social skills, and experience.

Option D, while it is important in romantic relationships, is not an evolutionary factor.

Question 17

The "Attraction and Love" chapter in your text begins with an examination of

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "Attraction and Love" chapter in your...

Question 18

Almost universally, women prefer

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women generally find older men more attractive due to their level of maturity, financial stability, and status. However, this is a general trend and varies from individual preferences. It is also not accurate to claim that all women prefer older men.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding how female weight is viewed?

Accepted Answer

Some pre-literate societies valued plump women as a sign of fertility and health, contrasting with the modern Western ideal of thinness.

Question 20

According to evolutionary psychologist David Buss (1994), male interest in younger women

Accepted Answer

Buss argues that men's preference for younger women is not a modern phenomenon that emerged after the industrial revolution, but rather a universal aspect of human mating psychology that exists across cultures and time periods, from preliterate societies to industrialized ones. Therefore, option A is incorrect. As for options C and D, Buss's research does not suggest that male interest in younger women is limited to preliterate and third-world societies or that it is changing significantly as we enter the new millennium.

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