Regarding What People Look for When Considering Potential Dating Partners

question 2

Multiple Choice

Regarding what people look for when considering potential dating partners, Goode conducted a study in which personal ads were placed in newspapers. The four ads included a beautiful woman who was a waitress, an average-looking female lawyer, an average-looking male lawyer, and a handsome male cabdriver. Which did a majority of men and women select as their potential dating partner?

• A)Men chose the average-looking female lawyer, while women chose the average-looking male lawyer.
• B)Men chose the beautiful woman who was a waitress, while women chose the average-looking male lawyer.
• C)Men chose the beautiful woman who was a waitress, while women chose the handsome male cabdriver.
• D)Men chose the average-looking female lawyer, while women chose the handsome male cabdriver.

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Definitions:

Frail Elderly

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Sex

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