What Theory Suggests That People Connect with and Become Attracted

question 35

Multiple Choice

What theory suggests that people connect with and become attracted to others because they share similar traits?

• A) Mere exposure effect
• B) Birds-of-a-feather effect
• C) Social exchange theory
• D) Beautiful-is-good effect

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Definitions:

Taste

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Nausea

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Fear Response

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