Regarding Interpersonal Attraction, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 247

Multiple Choice

Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Reciprocity may be the most important factor influencing the development of friendships.
• B)In choosing a mate we tend to marry someone who is like us in almost every way, a pattern called homogamy.
• C)Proximity promotes attraction by increasing the frequency of contact between people.
• D)Most people find it easier to initiate an interaction with another person rather than reciprocate to someone else's overtures.

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