To test the sexual selections strategy, Kenrick and Keefe (1992) asked 17-year-old males to rate the attractiveness of females of various ages; the males selected females 6 years older than them as most attractive, suggesting that

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The finding suggests that males prefer females at the peak of their fertility, as females 6 years older than them are likely to be at or near the peak of their reproductive potential. This finding supports the sexual selection strategy, rather than suggesting it is wrong or that media has influenced these preferences.

To Test the Sexual Selections Strategy, Kenrick and Keefe (1992)