Which statement is descriptive of the matching hypothesis?
A) As couples are together longer, their behaviors tend to become very similar.
B) People are drawn to others with traits and levels of attractiveness similar to themselves.
C) Heterosexual people tend to find a partner who is similar to their opposite sex parent.
D) People are more likely to choose partners with opposite characteristics to themselves.

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The matching hypothesis suggests that people are attracted to others who have similar traits and levels of attractiveness to themselves. This is based on the idea that a person would experience greater success in forming a relationship with someone who is equally attractive and similar to themselves. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe the matching hypothesis.

Which Statement Is Descriptive of the Matching Hypothesis