Research indicates that a face's symmetry is a reliable predictor of how attractive it is seen to be. An evolutionary psychology explanation for this finding would be that: a) symmetrical faces remind us of ourselves and therefore elicit positive feelings. b) symmetry is a sign of health and that a potential mate has good genes. c) "Western" cultures place a greater emphasis on physical attractiveness than do "Eastern" cultures. d) All of the above

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Humberto Osborn

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11 December, 05:48

Research indicates that a face's symmetry is a reliable predictor of how attractive it is seen to be. An evolutionary psychology explanation for this finding would be that: a) symmetrical faces remind us of ourselves and therefore elicit positive feelings. b) symmetry is a sign of health and that a potential mate has good genes. c) "Western" cultures place a greater emphasis on physical attractiveness than do "Eastern" cultures. d) All of the above

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Daniel Humphrey · Answer 1

b.

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Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that an evolutionary psychology explanation for this would be that symmetry is a sign of health and that a potential mates have good genes. This is because in the theory of evolution only the aspects that increase chances of reproduction are the ones that get passed down from generation to generation. Therefore increasing the attractiveness of a mate would be an evolutionary explanation.