According to David Buss,what Is a Key Gender Difference in Mate

question 160

Multiple Choice

According to David Buss,what is a key gender difference in mate selection?

• A) Males prefer younger females; females prefer males with greater resources.
• B) Males prefer older females; females prefer younger men.
• C) Males choose mates based on attractiveness; females choose mates based on personality.
• D) Males choose mates based on personality; females choose mates based on attractiveness.

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