Which statement is true about mate selection?

a. Little support exists for the idea that "opposites attract."

b. Romantic love is rarely an important factor in mate selection.

c. People rarely select partners who resemble themselves.

d. Partners who are similar in personality are less likely to stay together.

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Roger Case

20 November, 18:12

Which statement is true about mate selection?

a. Little support exists for the idea that "opposites attract."

b. Romantic love is rarely an important factor in mate selection.

c. People rarely select partners who resemble themselves.

d. Partners who are similar in personality are less likely to stay together.

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Skylar Horton · Answer 1

a. Little support exists for the idea that "opposites attract."

Explanation:

Scientists discovered that the idea that opposites attract is a fallacy after realizing that there is attraction only among those who share the same values and concepts. In their research, they found that people who think similarly tend to attract, whereas people who don't tend to repel each other.