Research has demonstrated that the matching hypothesis holds true for ____.

A) opposite-sex romantic relationships (but in no other cases)
B) all types of romantic relationships (but not for friendships)
C) all types of romantic relationships and for female-female friendships (but not for male-male friendships or female-male friendships)
D) all types of romantic relationships and all types of friendships

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Jasmine Riddle · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The matching hypothesis suggests that people are more likely to form and succeed in relationships with others who are equally socially desirable. Research has shown that this applies to both romantic relationships and friendships, regardless of gender.

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