Have you ever noticed that two extremely attractive people can have an average-looking or unattractive child? This is an example of __________.
A)maturation
B)regression to the mean
C)history
D)placebo

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Regression to the mean is a statistical phenomenon where extreme values (in this case, extreme attractiveness) are likely to be followed by more average values (in this case, average-looking or unattractive child). This is because extreme values are often due to chance or random variation, which are likely to even out over time.

Have You Ever Noticed That Two Extremely Attractive People Can