Regarding David Buss's theory of mating preferences, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Women choose partners based on whether the partner will stay with them and provide resources for their children.
B)Women tend to look for youth and health in a prospective mate as signs of suitability for reproduction.
C)Males' emphasis on their mates' sexual fidelity is based on concerns about the paternity of the offspring.
D)Buss's theory would explain that older men abandon their first wives in favor of young, beautiful "trophy" wives because these younger women are more likely to be fertile.

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David Buss's theory of mating preferences suggests that women prioritize resources and commitment from their partners over youth and health, which are characteristics more commonly valued by men in their search for signs of fertility and reproductive potential.

Regarding David Buss's Theory of Mating Preferences, Which of the Following