When Newcomb (1961) Randomly Assigned Male Students at the University

question 84

Multiple Choice

When Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year, he found that __________ and __________ were powerful predictors of who would become friends.

• A) demographic similarity; physical attractiveness
• B) demographic similarity; attitude similarity
• C) attitude similarity; physical attractiveness
• D) physical attractiveness; the number of friends in common

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Definitions:

Power

Refers to the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Influence Tactics

Strategies or methods used by individuals to persuade or direct others' behaviors and decision-making in a desired manner.

Immediate Outcome

The direct and initial result of an action or event, occurring as a direct consequence of that action or event.

Delayed Outcome

A result or effect that does not manifest immediately after the initiating action, but appears after a certain period of time.