Latrell Is Very Intelligent but Only of Average Physical Attractiveness

question 82

Multiple Choice

Latrell is very intelligent but only of average physical attractiveness.The matching hypothesis states that he will choose a partner who:

• A) is also intelligent but very attractive.
• B) is bright but unattractive.
• C) is of average physical attraction and intelligence.
• D) is very attractive but not very intelligent.

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Definitions:

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system processing odors.

Memories

The mental storage of information, experiences, and learning, which can be recalled to inform and guide current behavior and thinking.

Fechner's Law

A principle in psychophysics that quantifies the relationship between the intensity of a physical stimulus and the intensity of the sensation it produces, suggesting a logarithmic relationship.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that proposes the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus.