Which of the Following Offers the Best Evolutionary Explanation of Why

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following offers the best evolutionary explanation of why we have specific preferences for certain characteristics in mate selection?

• A) We choose attractive people because we all want attractive children.
• B) These characteristics may signal good health and reproductive fitness.
• C) We think that being seen with an attractive person makes us more socially acceptable.
• D) We are naturally selecting against unattractiveness.

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