Suppose that you read an article in a social psychology journal that explains gender comparisons in college students' helpfulness in terms of Alice Eagly's theory of social roles. Which of the following statements would you be most likely to see in this article?
a. "The gender differences have evolved over thousands of years, because women are most likely to pass on their genetic material if they are helpful.".
b. "Because women give birth to children and are more likely to take care of them, women are usually helpful in areas that require social sensitivity.".
c. "Because men are more likely to have social power in the workplace, they are less likely to provide help on both physical and social tasks.".
d. "Because women are now more likely than men to attend college, the gender differences in helpfulness should be small and inconsistent.".
B
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