Suppose a person rates a 7 on a Mate Value Inventory of 1(low) to 10 (high). In seeking a partner, that person will most likely seek to contact an individual with a mate value of

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In general, individuals tend to seek out partners with similar mate values to their own. However, research has also shown that individuals may sometimes seek a slightly higher mate value in a partner, in hopes of increasing their chances of long-term success and reproductive success. Since the person in this scenario has a relatively high mate value of 7, it is likely they may seek out a partner with a mate value slightly higher than their own, such as an 8. Therefore, the best choice is B).

Suppose a Person Rates a 7 on a Mate Value