A Commonly Held Belief When It Comes to Romance Is

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Multiple Choice

A commonly held belief when it comes to romance is that "opposites attract." Which of the following is true about this folk wisdom?

• A) It is generally incorrect; humans pair up with those who are most like us.
• B) It is generally incorrect; there is no relationship between personality and romantic pairing.
• C) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who dissimilar, but complimentary personalities.
• D) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who have conflicting personalities.

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Definitions:

Facial Expression

The movement of muscles in the face to convey emotions, reactions, or social information.

Posture

The way in which an individual holds or positions their body, which can convey attitudes, feelings, and intentions.

Emotional Contagion Theory

Suggests that emotions can be transferred from one person to another, much like contagious diseases.

Interactional Synchrony

The phenomenon where two individuals engaged in a conversation mirror each other's nonverbal behaviors and gestures, facilitating a sense of connection.