The Proportion of Similarity Refers to Which of the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

The proportion of similarity refers to which of the following?

• A) an equation that divides the number of topics on which people share similar views by the total number of topics they have communicated on.
• B) an equation that adds the number of topics on which people share similar views to the total number of topics they have communicated on.
• C) an equation that predicts an individual's level of physical attractiveness.
• D) an equation that predicts the likelihood an individual will get married to an individual who is similar.

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.

Representative Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event by its resemblance to a prototype or typical example, potentially leading to biases in decision-making.

Traditional Beliefs

Conventional or long-established opinions, convictions, or customs within a culture or society.

Romantic Relationships

Emotional and physical connections between people that often involve love, attraction, and a commitment to spend time together.