Why Is It That Proximity Is Related to Friendship Formation

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is it that proximity is related to friendship formation?

• A) We usually avoid attributing negative traits to people who are close at hand.
• B) We are more likely to make contact with persons who are close at hand.
• C) We are usually similar to people who are close at hand.
• D) We tend to perceive people who are close at hand as physically attractive.

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