Homework Help: psychology

Posted by Rina on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:31pm.

evolution has installed tendencies in our selection of a mate. Two of the strongest predictors in human mate selection today are:

a) wealth and attractive
b) attractiveness and youth
c) similarity and proximity
d) the best genetics and submission

i chose A but i think this is from a womens stand point what do you all think?

psychology - Ms. Sue, Monday, August 23, 2010 at 8:34pm
I agree. Both men and women seek attractive mates who are successful.
psychology - bobpursley, Monday, August 23, 2010 at 9:02pm
I vote for c) similarity and proximity.

see page 2
http://www.lascap.de/Downloads/Human%20mate%20choice%20as%20the%20psychologist%20views%20it.pdf
psychology - Jen, Monday, August 23, 2010 at 9:45pm
I vote for C too. I think I remember learning this in one of my psych classes.
psychology - PsyDAG, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00am
Similarity and proximity are definitely right.

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