Which of the following is true of the effects of prestige on cultural transmission?

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Studies have shown that individuals of high prestige are more likely to have their cultural beliefs and practices transmitted to others, but this effect can be weakened if the information coincides with their self-interest. This is due to the tendency for people to be skeptical of information that benefits the source.

Answer: D 
 This statement is false. Cultural transmission occurs as a result of social learning, which can continue to influence evolutionary processes. In fact, cultural transmission can have significant evolutionary effects by altering the frequency of certain traits in a population over time.

Answers B and C are incorrect because low-prestige individuals can still transmit cultural information, and costly signaling can actually increase the credibility of messages by signaling the sender's commitment to the information being transmitted.

Which of the Following Is True of the Effects of Prestige