Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134641287
Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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There are many predictors of what we find attractive in a potential mate. Among the most common are reciprocity, similarity, and propinquity (AKA proximity.) Reciprocity means that we tend to be attracted to those who are also attracted to us. Similarity is simply someone who is like ourselves, either physically, emotionally, or both. Propinquity refers to finding others whom we spend a great deal of time with more attractive.

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