ESS OF UND PSYC FDOC PRINT COMP
ESS OF UND PSYC FDOC PRINT COMP
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Author: FELDMAN
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Chapter 46, Problem 1E
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To explain: Whether the statement “We tend to like people who are similar to us” is true or false.

Introduction: The division of psychology that deals with social interactions and includes their origin and effects on a person is called social psychology. Social psychology links  psychology and sociology.

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Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer: The statement is true.

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There are some factors that attract two people to each other, which are suggested by social psychologists. Similarity is one such factor. According to social psychologists, an individual tends to like a person who is similar to them. The likelihood of interpersonal attraction is increased by similarity because of the assumption that a person will evaluate other person having similar attitude positively.

Hence, the statement is true.

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