Bertha's idea of a potential partner is that he had to be tall, dark and successful. Tito is a tall, African American male who owns a very successful video rental business. Based on the research on the influence of romantic ideals on how relationships progress you would predict that Bertha would
A) be attracted to Tito because he matches her romantic ideals.
B) be attracted to Tito because they are similar in age.
C) dislike Tito because he holds opposite political views, and dissimilarity causes disdain.
D) be attracted to Tito because he reciprocates her values.

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Based on the research on the influence of romantic ideals on how relationships progress, we would predict that Bertha would be attracted to Tito because he matches her romantic ideals of being tall, dark, and successful. Research shows that people tend to be attracted to others who match their ideal partner preferences.

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