Which of the following offers the best evolutionary explanation of why we have specific preferences for certain characteristics in mate selection?
A) We choose attractive people because we all want attractive children.
B) These characteristics may signal good health and reproductive fitness.
C) We think that being seen with an attractive person makes us more socially acceptable.
D) We are naturally selecting against unattractiveness.

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Evolutionary theory suggests that certain characteristics may signal good health and reproductive fitness in potential mates, increasing the likelihood of successful reproduction and passing on those desirable traits to offspring. This combination of genetic and adaptive advantages is thought to contribute to our evolved preferences for certain mate selection criteria.

Which of the Following Offers the Best Evolutionary Explanation of Why