Which is NOT true of Manning's (2014) study about online dating?

A) He found that participants wanted to find a romantic partner who had a mixture of both positive and negative characteristics.
B) Manning concluded that including certain information in an online ad (such as a desire for an attractive or financially stable partner) is off limits because it makes the writer appear desperate or as though he or she doesn't know how to "play the [dating] game."
C) The results of this study suggest that looking for a romantic partner online may be similar to other forms of online "shopping."
D) Manning found that many pertinent sought-after characteristics were not specifically stated in the online ads.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Manning's study did not conclude that participants specifically wanted a partner with a mix of positive and negative characteristics. Instead, his findings were more focused on the strategies and perceptions around online dating, such as the importance of presenting oneself in a certain way and the similarities between online dating and other forms of online shopping.

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