Michael prefers attractive and healthy women half his age who appear to be good candidates for childbearing. Catherine prefers wealthy men twice her age who will be good providers and give her a life of ease and luxury. What theory of motivation best explains their preferences for mate selection?
A. Evolutionary
B. Drive reduction
C. Arousal
D. Opponent-process
Answer: A
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