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
Answer: B
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