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Which of the following terms describes our geographic nearness to another person?a. Mere exposure effectb. Proximityc. Similarityd. Ingroup biase. Symmetry
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- The 'Mere exposure effect' is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them. - 'Proximity' refers to the physical closeness or geographical nearness of one person to another. - Show more…
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The mere exposure effect helps explain why proximity is a powerful predictor of friendship and marriage, and why, for example, people tend to marry someone a. about as attractive as themselves. b. who lives or works nearby. c. with whom they enjoy self-disclosure. d. with whom they have an equitable relationship.
Consult your online resources for additional practice. The tendency to become close friends with neighbors rather than people in other neighborhoods is most strongly related to which of the following factors? (A) Proximity (B) Reciprocity (C) Self-disclosure (D) Similarity
Which of the following is an example of the outgroup homogeneity effect? a. "You're not one of us." b. "We are all alike." c. "You can't tell those people apart." d. All of these options
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