According to evolutionary psychology,jealousy:
A)hindered reproduction in our ancestors through a decrease in "jealous genes."
B)aided reproductive success in our ancestors.
C)facilitates reproductive success today.
D)hinders the ability to attract but facilitates the ability to keep a mate today.

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Evolutionary psychology suggests that jealousy evolved as an adaptive response to threats to reproductive success, and aided in the retention of mates who were perceived as valuable (i.e. high quality, possessing desirable traits such as resources, good genes, or social status). In this way, jealousy would have contributed to increased opportunities for successful reproduction in our ancestors.

According to Evolutionary Psychology,jealousy