Slender women are considered especially beautiful in one country;in another country,stout women are seen as particularly attractive.In both countries,however,women perceived as very beautiful receive preferential treatment.This best illustrates that ________ often underlie cultural differences.

A) common psychological processes
B) gender differences
C) unconscious preferences
D) genetic dissimilarities

Psychological Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, which influence behavior and perception.

Cultural Differences

Refers to the diverse customs, beliefs, practices, values, norms, and materials among people from different backgrounds.

Preferential Treatment

The act of giving advantages or benefits to a person or a group over others not based on merit but often due to other factors like status, relationship, or bias.