Pierre Is a Moderately Attractive 16-Year-Old

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Multiple Choice

Pierre is a moderately attractive 16-year-old. The high school that he attends is holding a "Sadie Hawkins" dance where the girls ask the boys to the dance. He is hoping to be asked to the dance by either Whitney or Tammy. Whitney is moderately attractive; Tammy is extremely attractive. Based on the evidence from studies which have investigated physical attractiveness and dating, it is MOST likely that

• A) Tammy will ask Pierre to the dance, because people tend to select partners who are slightly less attractive.
• B) neither girl will ask Pierre to the dance, because people tend to select partners who are more attractive.
• C) both girls will ask Pierre to the dance, because women are less likely to consider attractiveness in selecting partners.
• D) Whitney will ask Pierre to the dance, because people tend to select partners who match their own level of attractiveness.

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