Why Are Interactions with Physically Attractive Others Often Rewarding

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why are interactions with physically attractive others often rewarding?

• A) because physically attractive people tend to have higher self-esteem
• B) because physically attractive people are likely to experience attributional ambiguity during the interaction
• C) because we perceive physically attractive others to be similar to ourselves
• D) because we expect interactions with physically attractive others to be positive

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Definitions:

Depressed

A state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.

Repressive

Pertaining to the act of restraining, preventing, or inhibiting expressions, thoughts, or behaviors.

Nominal

A term referring to values or categories that are names or labels without a natural order or ranking.

Meditation

A practice of mindfulness or concentration to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.