The Fact That You Are Most Likely to Marry Someone

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fact that you are most likely to marry someone who lives near you illustrates the _______ effect.

• A)propinquity
• B)numerosity
• C)similarity
• D)reciprocity

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Definitions:

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of survey respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to overreporting of positive behaviors and underreporting of negative behaviors.

Response Sets

Response sets refer to a pattern of responding to questions in a particular way irrespective of the content, often leading to biased outcomes in surveys or psychological tests.

Deliberate Deception

Intentionally misleading or lying to others, often to gain a personal advantage or to manipulate a situation.

Self-Actualization

Achieving one's natural talents and potential, conceived as an inborn yearning or necessity for everyone.