Research on the Variables That Influence Attraction Suggest That People

question 105

Multiple Choice

Research on the variables that influence attraction suggest that people are particularly likely to be attracted to people who:

• A) live far away.
• B) don't pay a lot of attention to them.
• C) are perfect.
• D) like them.

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Definitions:

Positions of Power

Roles or standings within a society, organization, or group that grant individuals authority and influence over others.

Higher-Consensus Deviance

Activities or behaviors that are widely recognized and agreed upon by society as deviant or unacceptable.

Lower-Consensus Deviance

Behaviors that are less widely recognized or agreed upon as deviant by society.

Labeling Perspective

An approach in sociology that emphasizes how societal labels can affect individuals and contribute to deviance or social stigma.