According to evolutionary theory gender roles develop __________

A) because children are not born with a gender schema.
B) because women have learned to want attractive men for mates.
C) because women have learned that more assertive men are better able to protect them.
D) those characteristics that have helped foster the survival of offspring get passed on.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  According to evolutionary theory, gender roles develop because those characteristics that have helped foster the survival of offspring get passed on. This means that traits and behaviors that aid in reproduction and parenting get selected for, leading to the development of gender-specific roles and behaviors. This theory suggests that women may be more inclined to choose mates who have resources and can protect them and their offspring, while men may be more inclined to pursue multiple sexual partners to increase their chances of passing on their genes. Ultimately, gender roles are thought to have evolved as adaptive responses to the reproductive challenges of our ancestral environments.

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