According to ____ theory, when it comes to dating and mating members of the opposite sex, men will take advantage of every opportunity to pass along their genes.
A) error management
B) self-determination
C) reactance
D) risk aversion

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The theory of error management suggests that when it comes to dating and mating, men will take any opportunity to pass on their genes as a means of avoiding the potential for missing out on reproducing altogether. This theory argues that evolved psychological mechanisms may lead men to over-perceive sexual interest from women, as the cost of a missed opportunity (i.e. failing to reproduce) is greater than the cost of a false positive (i.e. perceived sexual interest where it may not exist). Therefore, the best answer is A) error management.

According to ____ Theory, When It Comes to Dating and Mating