Suppose you have two close friends who are getting ready to go out on Thursday night: Yolanda (who is not classically beautiful and has to work hard to get romantic attention) and Xochitl (who is classically attractive and has no difficulty in attracting potential suitors). Based on the Spotlight on Research study by Young (2015), which of the following dress recommendations is MOST consistent with the research findings?

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The study suggests that people are more likely to approach women who are wearing red. Given that Xochitl has no difficulty in attracting romantic attention and Yolanda has to work hard to get it, it would be most beneficial for Xochitl to wear a red dress in order to further increase her chances of being approached. On the other hand, Yolanda may benefit more from avoiding red in order to decrease the potential competition for romantic attention. Therefore, Xochitl should wear a red dress but Yolanda should not.

Suppose You Have Two Close Friends Who Are Getting Ready