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