In a cross-cultural study looking at mate preferences, David Buss (1989) found that both males and females consistently rated ________ as the most important attribute in a mate.

a) Physical attractiveness
b) Attention to detail
c) Resource holding potential
d) None of the above


Answer: c)  Resource holding potential

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