Which statement about jealousy is supported by the material?

• A. Men are always more jealous than women
• B. Jealousy is unrelated to partner attractiveness
• C. Women are likely to be jealous of physically attractive rivals
• D. Jealousy only arises from strangers

Answer: (C)

Jealousy grows from a perceived threat to a valued relationship, and how threatening a rival seems often depends on the rival’s attributes, including physical attractiveness. The material notes that women are likely to feel jealousy when rivals are physically attractive because such rivals are seen as more capable of attracting the partner’s attention or commitment, elevating the threat to the relationship. This makes the statement about women being likely to be jealous of physically attractive rivals the best-supported one.

In contrast, jealousy isn’t something men are always more prone to, nor is it unrelated to partner attractiveness, and it can arise from known rivals rather than only strangers.