Question

The ________ hypothesis suggests that people with average physical qualities are more attractive because such features advertise mate quality. This quality is perceived as indicating either better fertility or better genetic traits.

Answer 1

The answer is good genes hypothesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to this theory, the features females choose in a partner are indicators of the male's "good genes", meaning they are convenient for reproduction and survival.

This hypothesis concerns both human and non-human animals. Research has discovered positive correlation between some bird male traits and the species offspring survival.