Question

Which statement is descriptive of the matching hypothesis?

1) As couples are together longer, their behaviors tend to become very similar.
2) People are drawn to others with traits and levels of attractiveness similar to themselves.
3) Heterosexual people tend to find a partner who is similar to their opposite sex parent.
4) People are more likely to choose partners with opposite characteristics to themselves.

Answer 1

The matching hypothesis is the idea that people tend to select partners who are on a similar level of attractiveness as themselves.

Step-by-step explanation:

The matching hypothesis is described by statement 2) People are drawn to others with traits and levels of attractiveness similar to themselves. This concept, rooted in our social psychology, suggests that individuals tend to choose partners who rank similarly in physical attractiveness and social desirability. It is consistent with the broader concept of homophily, which is the tendency to form connections with people who are similar to oneself, including similar in background, attitudes, and lifestyle.