You Are Very Sociable and Outgoing,so at a Holiday Party,you

question 146

Multiple Choice

You are very sociable and outgoing,so at a holiday party,you approach a quiet young woman standing alone in the corner.To break the ice,you discuss a number of "safe" topics like what the winter will be like,what new television shows are worth watching,and what books you've been reading lately.You see eye-to-eye on a lot.After the conversation,you like the young woman.Based on a large number of social psychological experiments,why is that so?

• A)Because you agreed on so much,the functional distance between you was low.
• B)We are always attracted to people who agree with us.
• C)We tend to be attracted to people who hold similar attitudes.
• D)You are an extravert,she is an introvert,and opposites attract.
• E)We tend to like people who agree on minor points,but disagree on major points.

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Definitions:

Conscious Component

An element of the mind's activity that pertains to thoughts, feelings, and sensations that an individual is aware of at any given moment.

Self-handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses for themselves so that if they do poorly in a task, they can blame these external factors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their own sake, motivated by internal satisfaction rather than external rewards or pressures.

Reward

An incentive or benefit given for some form of achievement, effort, or behavior, aimed at encouraging or reinforcing certain actions.