In an Experiment, Curtis and Miller (1986) Assigned Participants at Random

question 138

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, Curtis and Miller (1986) assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was told that the other person liked him or her.Participants provided this information actually behaved in more likable ways, and their partners, too, behaved in pleasant ways.Based on the information presented in the text, which of the following could explain their behavior and reciprocal liking?

• A) similarity
• B) the self-fulfilling prophecy
• C) reciprocity of exchange
• D) complementarity

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