Although physical attractiveness strongly influences interpersonal attraction,many individuals of average and below average attractiveness are involved in long-term relationships.This apparent paradox is BEST explained by the
A) similarity hypothesis.
B) matching hypothesis.
C) companionate love hypothesis.
D) least common denominator hypothesis.

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The matching hypothesis suggests that people are attracted to others who are similar in their level of physical attractiveness. Therefore, individuals who are not conventionally attractive may still find partners who are similarly attractive to them, leading to long-term relationships.

Although Physical Attractiveness Strongly Influences Interpersonal Attraction,many Individuals of Average