A fundamental assumption in the text is that family, close friendships, and romantic relationships are ______ in people’s lives.

All of the following statements are characteristics of people who have prejudices EXCEPT

a) those who deny opportunities granted to certain groups of people such as employment, equal rights, and housing. b) those whose beliefs about others are rarely based on extensive experience and firsthand knowledge. c) those who have irrational feelings or dislike for certain groups. d) those who justify negative feelings toward members of certain groups. e) Those who have negative attitudes about people that are based on faulty stereotypes.

One explanation for differences between what is attractive to men and what is attractive to women is the theory that men and women have different roles in procreation and parenting, and thus need to look for different things in a potential mate. What theory is this?

A. Social Exchange Theory B. Dialectic Theory C. Social Evolutionary Theory D. Gender Orientation Theory