In general, people appear to prefer having a dating partner or spouse who is of _____________________.
A)greater intelligence than themselves
B)greater attractiveness than themselves
C)similar attractiveness to themselves
D)less attractiveness to themselves

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Research in social psychology suggests that people generally prefer partners who are of similar attractiveness to themselves. This is known as the matching hypothesis, which posits that individuals are more likely to form and succeed in a committed relationship with someone who is equally socially desirable. This includes but is not limited to physical attractiveness.

In General, People Appear to Prefer Having a Dating Partner