Your twenty-two-year-old friend has just told you that she is dating a fifty-five-year-old man.According to David Buss,which of the following might explain the attraction between this couple?
A) The male is looking for someone attractive; the female is looking for someone to provide offspring.
B) The male is looking for someone who can provide offspring; the female is looking for an established male who can provide greater resources.
C) Both the male and female are looking for a mate who can provide offspring.
D) The female is looking for someone who is attractive; the male is looking for someone who could work and increase the amount of resources.

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According to David Buss's theory of mate selection, men are attracted to younger, more fertile partners who can bear offspring, while women are attracted to older, more established partners who can provide resources and support. Therefore, it is likely that the older male in this situation is attracted to the younger female's fertility, while she is attracted to his resources and stability. Choice B best reflects these factors.

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