Research Has Shown That Initial Attraction

question 59

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that initial attraction

• A) to someone is minimally influenced by that person's physical attractiveness.
• B) is greatly influenced by that person's physical attractiveness.
• C) is more influenced by personality similarity than by physical attractiveness.
• D) is greatly influenced by perceived intellectual similarity.

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Definitions:

Basic Weaknesses

Fundamental flaws or vulnerabilities that can affect an individual's abilities or performance in various spheres of life.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thought patterns that are counterproductive to an individual's well-being or ability to fulfill needs and goals.

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development, which outlines eight stages of human growth, each associated with a specific conflict and task.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in expected roles or perceptions of self.