Gunther is surrounded by attractive, available women at work. Because of this, he is likely to ____.

A) care less about money and more about sex
B) work much harder at his job regardless of whether he makes money or not
C) want money more than if the women were unattractive
D) want money less than if the women were unattractive

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Kylee Wiggans · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that the presence of attractive, available partners can increase an individual's motivation to acquire resources or status, as these are often considered attractive traits by potential mates. Thus, Gunther is likely to want money more in the presence of attractive, available women, as it could increase his attractiveness as a potential partner.

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