Clayton tends to date women who are attractive,younger then himself,and from a lower socioeconomic group.This is an example of which of the following terms?

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This is an example of the mating gradient, which refers to the tendency for individuals to choose partners who are similar or slightly lower than themselves in terms of physical and social characteristics. In this case, Clayton's preference for younger, attractive women from a lower socioeconomic group fits this pattern. The other answer choices (B) sex ratio, (C) endogamy, and (D) exogamy do not accurately describe Clayton's behavior.

Clayton Tends to Date Women Who Are Attractive,younger Then Himself,and