An Evolutionary Explanation for the Relationship Between a Face's Symmetry

question 131

Multiple Choice

An evolutionary explanation for the relationship between a face's symmetry and its perceived attractiveness is that

• A) asymmetrical faces are less familiar and therefore more distinctive in memory.
• B) facial symmetry is associated with biological health and fitness.
• C) biological factors have very little to do with facial symmetry.
• D) parents devote more resources to caring for offspring with symmetrical faces.

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