People Tend to Prefer Being Around Others Who Are Like

question 178

Multiple Choice

People tend to prefer being around others who are like themselves, a principle called __________.

• A)matching hypothesis
• B)selective segregation
• C)selective association
• D)psychosocial discretion

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Definitions:

Reliable Predictor

A factor or variable that accurately forecasts or anticipates future outcomes or behaviors with consistent results.

Consciousness Raising

A strategy used in social movements and psychology to increase awareness about a particular issue or set of issues, aimed at encouraging change in societal attitudes or personal behavior.

Treatment Completion

The process of finishing a prescribed course of therapy or medical treatment.

Demographic Characteristics

Attributes of populations that can be measured statistically, such as age, gender, income, education, and ethnicity.