Gwen is a well-off "woman of a certain age," in her 50s. She is often seen with one male companion or another. These men are invariably much younger than she is. "Why not?" asks Harriet in her defense. "Her children are grown. She doesn't need a provider anymore." "Not only that, she has her own money," Ingrid adds. Harriet is offering a(n) __________ account of Gwen's mating preferences. Ingrid is offering a(n) __________.
A) evolutionary; evolutionary account as well
B) cultural; cultural account as well
C) evolutionary; cultural account
D) cultural; evolutionary account

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Harriet's explanation refers to Gwen's life stage and reproductive status, aligning with evolutionary psychology's emphasis on reproductive strategies. Ingrid's comment about Gwen's financial independence suggests a cultural or socio-economic perspective on her mating preferences, not rooted in evolutionary theory.

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