Pierre Is a Moderately Attractive 16-Year-Old

question 158

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. Which of the following is likely based on the evidence from studies that have investigated physical attractiveness and dating?

• A)Both girls will ask Pierre to the dance, because women are less likely to consider attractiveness in selecting partners.
• B)Tammy will ask Pierre to the dance, because people tend to select partners who are slightly less attractive.
• C)Neither girl will ask Pierre to the dance, because people tend to select partners who are more attractive.
• 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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