Jennifer has just signed up for Match in order to find a date. All things being equal, she is likely to choose
A)someone who is very attractive
B)someone who is not so attractive
C)someone who is similar in attractiveness to her
D)someone who does not like the same things she does
E)the first person she sees

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Research in social psychology suggests that people are more likely to choose partners who are similar to them in terms of attractiveness. This phenomenon, known as the matching hypothesis, posits that individuals with similar levels of attractiveness are more likely to end up together because they offer each other a similar level of social desirability.

Jennifer Has Just Signed Up for Match in Order to Find