Feingold (1990) conducted a meta-analysis of a number of studies of the importance that men versus women placed on the physical attractiveness of potential partners. According to his findings, there tends to be a larger gender difference (such that men are more influenced by physical attractiveness) when __________ are being measured than when __________ are being measured.
A) behaviors; evaluations
B) attitudes; behaviors
C) evaluations; attitudes
D) attitudes; evaluations

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Feingold's meta-analysis found that the gender difference in the importance placed on physical attractiveness is larger when attitudes (what men and women say they prefer) are measured than when behaviors (actual choices or actions in dating contexts) are measured. This suggests that while both genders might act similarly, they express different preferences when asked.

Feingold (1990) Conducted a Meta-Analysis of a Number of Studies