"Opposites Attract": We Are More Likely to Be Attracted to People

question 206

True/False

"Opposites attract": We are more likely to be attracted to people who disagree with our attitudes than to people who share them.

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Definitions:

Idiographic

An approach in research and psychology that focuses on the individual, considering unique characteristics and personal experiences.

Clinical Researchers

Professionals who conduct studies and trials to gain insights into health and disease, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of medical conditions.

Rosenthal Effect

Also known as the Pygmalion effect, the phenomenon in which higher expectations lead to an increase in performance; a form of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Double-Masked Study

A type of clinical trial where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, reducing bias.