Dr. Martinez proposes that men and women act differently because during prehistoric times, men hunted and women gathered. He argues that these traits have been passed on through the generations. Dr. Martinez is supporting ___________ theory

a) evolutionary
b) social role
Consider This: The theory examines distal factors that contribute to gender role differences.
LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes
c) learning-schema
Consider This: The theory examines distal factors that contribute to gender role differences.
LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes
d) interactionist
Consider This: The theory examines distal factors that contribute to gender role differences.
LO 5.2: Discuss that gender roles are affected by situations we meet and are reflected in the gender stereotypes

ANS: a