Participants are faced with the following choice: Man (or Woman) A, who is extraordinarily good-looking and works as a server in a small restaurant with no further ambitions; or Man (or Woman) B, who is average looking, made a fortune selling an invention, and has outstanding prospects as a medical researcher. Who do participants choose?

A) women are evenly divided between A and B; men overwhelmingly choose A
B) women overwhelmingly choose B; men have a slight preference for A
C) women overwhelmingly choose A; men have a slight preference for B
D) women and men are both evenly divided between A and B

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Jadin Fletcher · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that women tend to prioritize resources and prospects in a long-term partner more than men do, who might prioritize physical attractiveness to a greater extent. This is because historically, resources and the ability to provide have been crucial for women's reproductive success, while men have placed a higher value on cues to fertility, such as physical attractiveness.

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