What features do men generally find attractive in women, according to research?
Overweight body types.
Large shoulders and a narrow waist.
Small eyes, dark skin, and large feet.
Clear skin, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin.
What does the passage suggest about cultural differences in beauty?
Some cultures value traits that others do not.
Western beauty standards are the only correct ones.
Beauty standards are the same in every country.
People from different cultures never agree on beauty.
Why do people spend a lot of money on beauty products today?
They want to live longer.
Makeup is becoming more expensive.
Studies show that attractiveness has social and financial advantages.
It is a cultural tradition to buy beauty products.
What is the best conclusion about beauty from the passage?
Beauty standards are entirely universal.
Beauty does not exist.
Beauty is influenced by both biology and culture.
Only women are concerned with beauty.
How do the Huli men of Papua New Guinea express beauty?
By decorating their hair and painting their faces.
By practicing strict diets.
By cutting their hair short and staying indoors.
By wearing large white wigs.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Beauty is easy to define.
Only modern society values physical appearance.
Beauty has remained unchanged throughout history.
Different cultures have different standards of beauty.
What did the study with six-month-old babies suggest?
College students do not agree on beauty standards.
Babies cannot recognize human faces.
Beauty preferences may be natural and develop early in life.
Babies prefer looking at unattractive faces.
Which of the following is an example of a universal standard of beauty, according to scientists?
The use of colorful makeup.
Large shoulders in men.
Hairstyles and fashion choices.
Preferences that vary by culture.
What does the phrase "beauty is power" in paragraph B mean?
Power comes from exercising and dieting.
People who are attractive may have social and economic advantages.
Only beautiful people are strong.
Makeup can make people stronger.
According to the passage, how did the ancient Maya try to achieve beauty?
They performed cosmetic surgery.
They wore wigs of long white hair.
They painted their nails and used makeup.
They hung small balls between children’s eyes.