Which of the Following Conclusions Accurately Reflects the Cross-Cultural Research

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions accurately reflects the cross-cultural research on the similarity-attraction effect?

• A) The Japanese and North Americans are attracted to similar others to the same degree.
• B) Compared to North Americans, the similarity-attraction effect is either absent or relatively weaker for the Japanese.
• C) The similarity-attraction effect is consistently stronger among the Japanese compared to North Americans.
• D) Whereas Americans are attracted to similar others, the Japanese are attracted to dissimilar others.
• E) The Japanese do show a similarity-attraction effect but only when considering similarity in social background.

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Definitions:

Rooting Reflex

An innate reflex in infants that prompts them to turn their head towards anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, aiding in breastfeeding.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action in infants when the sole of the foot is stroked, causing the big toe to move upward or toward the top surface of the foot, and the other toes fan out.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action in infants, which is elicited by stroking the sole of the foot, resulting in the big toe moving upward.

Independent Locomotion

The ability of an individual to move or travel from one place to another without assistance, crucial for developmental autonomy.