Michael prefers attractive and healthy women half his age who appear to be good candidates for childbearing. Catherine prefers wealthy men twice her age who will be good providers and give her a life of ease and luxury. What theory of motivation best explains their preferences for mate selection?

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The evolutionary theory of motivation suggests that mate selection preferences are influenced by the drive to pass on genes and ensure the survival of offspring. Michael's preference for younger, healthy women aligns with reproductive success, while Catherine's preference for wealthy men aligns with resource acquisition for offspring.

Michael Prefers Attractive and Healthy Women Half His Age Who