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ishan

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about the Haselton and Buss (2000) study on gender differences and the interpretation of compliments and touches?
 
  A) Men are more likely than women to interpret compliments or touches by women as signs of sexual interest.
  B) Women are skeptical about interpreting compliments or touches by men as signs of commitment.
  C) Due to the costs of pregnancy, it's in a woman's best interest for her not to be too naive about a man's intentions.
  D) Due to the costs of raising a child, it's in a man's best interest for him not to overinterpret sexual interest by a woman.

Question 2

According to Abbey's (1982) research, how did men and women differ in their perceptions of a woman having a conversation with a man?
 
  A) Females viewed the woman as more friendly than did males.
  B) Females viewed the woman as less friendly than did males.
  C) Females viewed the woman as less seductive than did males.
  D) Females viewed the woman as more seductive than did males.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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