David Buss Examined Mate Preferences in 37 Different Cultures

question 289

Multiple Choice

David Buss examined mate preferences in 37 different cultures. He found that men have different concerns from women when selecting a mate. More specifically, he found that compared to women, men:

• A) placed a higher value on youth and physical attractiveness.
• B) are less interested in passing on their genes to future generations and beyond.
• C) placed more value on financial security and social status when selecting a potential mate.
• D) are less concerned with mutual attraction and love as factors in their choice of a mate.

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