Which of the Following Gender Differences in Mate Preference Has

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gender differences in mate preference has been found?

• A) women rate mutual attraction as being more important than men do
• B) men rate good health as more important than women do
• C) women typically prefer younger men while men prefer older women
• D) men place greater value on a potential mate's earning potential than women do

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