In selecting a mate, men prefer __________. Women prefer __________.

A) youth and physical attractiveness; youth and physical attractiveness also
B) youth and physical attractiveness; status and resources
C) status and resources; youth and physical attractiveness
D) status and resources; status and resources as well

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose their partners based on certain traits, which can be influenced by biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful, often influencing social perception and interaction.

Status and Resources

Refers to the varied position individuals or groups hold within a societal hierarchy and the material or non-material assets that they have access to.