Sheila attends a baby shower with her girlfriends.She knows that there are not going to be any men in the party,yet she goes out of her way to look attractive.This is an example of competition based on _____ selection.

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Intrasexual selection refers to competition between members of the same sex (in this case, women) for the attention and potential mates of the opposite sex (men). Sheila is attempting to look attractive in order to stand out and potentially attract the attention of any potential male suitors who may be present at the baby shower.

Sheila Attends a Baby Shower with Her Girlfriends