Women prefer as long-term mates men who __________.

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Research suggests that women prefer men who are both capable of and willing to invest in children as long-term mates. This is because such men are perceived as more committed, caring, and likely to provide resources for the offspring, which increases their chances of survival and reproductive success. Women also value qualities such as kindness, emotional stability, and intelligence in long-term partners, but their preference for men who invest in offspring is consistent across cultures and time periods. Therefore, choice (D) is the best option.

Women Prefer as Long-Term Mates Men Who __________