Author Question: Popular wisdom is often contradictory, as with the following two sayings: 1) opposites attract and ... (Read 105 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Popular wisdom is often contradictory, as with the following two sayings: 1) opposites attract and 2) birds of a feather flock together.. Research on the relationship between similarity and liking suggests that

a. statement 1 is more accurate people tend to be more attracted to those who are dissimilar from themselves.
b. statement 2 is more accurate people tend to be more attracted to those who are similar to themselves.
c. both are right for different people heterosexual men tend to be attracted to similar others whereas gay mentend to be attracted to dissimilar others.
d. both are right in different conditions people are attracted to similar others when they are interested in longterm relationships, but they prefer dissimilar others for less serious relationships without commitment.

Question 2

Which person is most likely to suffer from an eating disorder?

a. Saul, who is a 15-year-old male
b. Shanty who is an 18-year-old female
c. Lisel, who is a 30-year-old female
d. Vinnie, who is a 40-year-old male