Which of the following could be presented as evidence for evolved psychological mechanisms designed specifically for gathering that can be found in women today?
A) Children, when presented with both meat and plant products, tend to eat more plant products.
B) Women prefer the taste of plant products more than men.
C) Women locate specific plants within a large complex array more quickly and accurately than men.
D) Women take longer to memorize the scientific names of plants than men, but tend to remember them for an extended period of time.

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Women locating specific plants more quickly and accurately suggests an evolved psychological mechanism for gathering, as it indicates a specialized skill that would have been advantageous for gathering food resources.

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