A general rule found in research,known as "no cycles of four" within two romantic heterosexual couples,is that people rarely date the ex-partner of their own ex-partner's new boy- or girlfriend.What explanation is given for this finding?
A) The exes have already moved on to new partners.
B) The four members of the group don't like one another anymore.
C) The replaced exes don't want to lose social status and be seen as "leftovers."
D) One of the partners was hiding his or her homosexuality and now only wants a homosexual partner.

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The explanation given for this finding is that the replaced exes don't want to lose social status and be seen as "leftovers." They may feel embarrassed or humiliated if their ex-partner's new partner has been with their own ex-partner, as it may imply that they were not good enough or were replaced by someone better. This fear of being perceived as undesirable or low status may prevent people from dating the ex-partner of their own ex-partner's new boyfriend or girlfriend, leading to the "no cycles of four" phenomenon.

A General Rule Found in Research,known as "No Cycles of Four