Why Does Similarity Tend to Lead to Attraction

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why does similarity tend to lead to attraction?

• A) because similar others provide a safe place to discuss our beliefs and attitudes
• B) because we expect positive interactions with similar others
• C) because similarity implies physical attractiveness,which leads to attraction
• D) because we expect to be challenged by similar others

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