Apart from Consensual Validation, What Is the Other Reason That

question 138

Multiple Choice

Apart from consensual validation, what is the other reason that similarity matters in relationships?

• A) Similar attitudes tend to negatively influence relationships in the long run.
• B) It is more socially acceptable to have a partner who is similar.
• C) People tend to shy away from the unknown.
• D) Evolutionary forces act toward integration of similar types.

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