When Forming Friendships, People Find Several Forms of Similarity to Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

When forming friendships, people find several forms of similarity to be attractive. According to research, which of the following is true?

• A) Cognitive similarity is not influential at any stage of friendship formation.
• B) Attitude similarity is the strongest predictor of initial attraction.
• C) People generally see attitude similarity as a bad thing.
• D) Similarity in personalities is the strongest predictor of initial attraction.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Social Decision Scheme

A model or strategy used within a group to aggregate individual preferences or opinions into a collective decision.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.