How does yum dependency resolution work?

How does yum dependency resolution work? If multiple packages satisfy a dependency for a package being installed, how does yum choose which one to automatically install? Can I force it to let me pick?
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"From my explorations over this past weekend, it appears that yum will pick the most recent version that satisfies the requirement, and then proceed.

And yes - if you want to pick, you should install it manually (or use yum install package.ver.si.on)"