Researchers (Sergios & Cody, 1985) conducted a replication of the study by Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966), in which men and women were paired at random for a "blind date" dance. In their study, Sergios and Cody studied gay men. They foun
a. the importance of physical attractiveness seems to be limited to heterosexuals.
b. gay men are similar to heterosexuals in the importance of attractiveness.
c. gay men place significantly more emphasis on physical attractiveness.
d. gay men seem to prefer those who are comparable to themselves in attractiveness.
Answer: B
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