An individual joins an online dating site hoping to meet new people and find a lasting relationship. She fills out the information in a way that will make her look most favorable and posts the most flattering picture of herself. She then starts looking at photos and descriptions of potential mates. What is this an example of?
A. Assortative mating
B. Marriage market
C. Selection hypothesis
D. Arranged marriage
Ans: B. Marriage market
Explanation: It is an example of marriage market where marriages are planned by marketing oneself through positive portrayal through images. An advertisement is created and customers in form of desired mate is searched and lured.
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