Research based on sexual strategies theory shows that:
A) men derive benefits only from pursuing many short-term relationships.
B) women have nothing to gain from pursuing short-term relationships.
C) men are willing to lower their standards to engage in short-term relationships.
D) women are willing to pursue a short-term relationship as long as the male partner is dependable.

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Research based on sexual strategies theory suggests that men, more than women, are willing to lower their standards for short-term relationships. This is thought to be because, from an evolutionary perspective, the cost of casual sex is typically lower for men than for women, leading men to be more open to short-term relationships even with less ideal partners.

Research Based on Sexual Strategies Theory Shows That