A Reason Why Sharing Similar Attitudes Is Thought to Lead

question 53

Multiple Choice

A reason why sharing similar attitudes is thought to lead to attraction is because

• A) similarities make first dates less awkward
• B) when people agree with you, this acts as a positive reinforcement for you
• C) similarities have been proven to result in less arguments
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the dispersion or variability of a set of numerical data from its mean, indicating how spread out the data points are.

Measure of Variability

A statistical indicator that describes the degree to which scores in a dataset are spread out or dispersed.

Inclusive Range

A measure of variability calculated by subtracting the lowest score in a distribution from the highest score in the distribution and adding 1.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change or vary in an experiment or study, potentially influencing the outcome.