Research has shown that individuals gradually filter, or sort out, those who they think would not make the best life partner; for instance, women place importance on potential financial success in a mate. This is an example of which concept?

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Assortive mating refers to the non-random mating pattern where individuals with similar phenotypes or characteristics, such as socioeconomic status or financial success, are more likely to pair up. In this context, women valuing potential financial success in a mate is an example of assortive mating.

Research Has Shown That Individuals Gradually Filter, or Sort Out