Researchers have used a number of theories to explain the topic of what attracts one person to another or two people to each other

Which of the following theories below best exemplifies the trade-off we often make with intimate partners such as a sense of humor offsetting a physical unattractive trait, for example, being overweight.
a. filter theory
b. socioemotional theory
c. evolutionary theory
d. exchange theory


D

Psychology

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Psychology

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Psychology

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a. observational research. b. correlational research. c. case study research d. quasi-experimental research.

Psychology