The ______ theory of mate selection explains why Mary (Catholic, college freshman, and white) is attracted to Bob (who is also Catholic, a freshman, and white).

The filter theory of mate selection proposes that in mate selection and dating, the social structure serves as a limit to the available number of mates that can be eligible for a person. This often takes place as a result of homogamy, where individuals select a mate or date someone that that characteristics that are similar to them, like social status, age, religion and race.

In the case of Mary ad Bob, they have similar characteristics including same religion, race ad social/ academic status.

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Answer:

Homogamy

Explanation:

Mate selection simply means the process of choosing one partner which may lead to conjugal love and procreation. Homogamy theory of mate selection is one of the theories used in the selection of mates and it is about selecting mates based on the fact that both partners have things in common. Some of the Other theories used for the selection of mates includes the following; Exchange theory of mate selection, Complementary needs theory of mate selection and filter theory of selection of mates.

If you look at the question both are Catholics, white, and college freshmen that is to say they have the three things in common. They are both attracted due to Homogamy theory of mate selection.