Samantha places an on-line personal ad.In her ad she writes that she is very outgoing, conscientious, and open to experience.She states that she wants the same characteristics in potential mate.Her ad supports the _____ hypothesis of mate selection.

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Samantha's ad supports the assortative mating hypothesis, which suggests that people are attracted to and mate with partners who are similar to themselves in terms of personality, attitudes, and interests. In this case, Samantha is seeking a partner who shares her outgoing, conscientious, and open-minded nature.

Samantha Places an On-Line Personal Ad