Walter is happily married to Sara. If he is like most happily married heterosexual men, then, when asked to rate the attractiveness of various other women, he is MOST likely to devalue (rate as less attractive than they really are) ____.

A) attractive single women who are his age
B) attractive married women who are his age
C) attractive married women who are younger than him
D) attractive single women who are older than him

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Nikki Martin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Research suggests that happily married heterosexual men may unconsciously devalue the attractiveness of attractive single women who are their age as a psychological mechanism to maintain fidelity and commitment in their marriage. This devaluation helps reduce perceived alternatives and temptation.

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