Error management theory suggests that, when it comes to dating and mating members of the opposite sex, men will be more prone to ____ than women.
A) the omission bias
B) the status quo bias
C) temporal discounting
D) risk aversion

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Error management theory suggests that men are more prone to temporal discounting, meaning they may prioritize short-term rewards over long-term consequences in dating and mating contexts, due to evolutionary pressures to maximize reproductive opportunities.

Error Management Theory Suggests That, When It Comes to Dating