The ___________ argues that we get the greatest payoff at the least cost by choosing a mate who is very much like ourselves.

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The matching hypothesis suggests that individuals are more likely to form and succeed in a committed relationship with someone who is equally socially desirable. This theory implies that people with similar levels of attractiveness, or other traits, are more likely to end up together because they offer a similar "value" in the relationship, thus maximizing rewards at minimal costs.

The ___________ Argues That We Get the Greatest Payoff at the Least