According to the Reinforcement Theory,we Are Attracted to People Who

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the reinforcement theory,we are attracted to people who are similar to ourselves in social characteristics because

• A)they are more likely to be nice to us and the interaction with them is rewarding.
• B)they are quite likely to hold different individual values,even though they are like us.
• C)it is more socially acceptable to partner with individuals who have similar values.
• D)similar people are less likely to give each other positive reinforcement.

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