Similarity is important in a relationship because it

a. minimizes controversy.
b. gives people something to talk about.
c. provides for validation of each person's self­concept.
d. helps the people in the relationship meet other similar people. e. reflects the inner qualities of each individual.


c

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In Lora’s family, everyone is an excellent athlete. Her grandparents are active competitive runners, her mother is a triathlete, her father is a prize-winning swimmer, and her siblings have won all-state honors as high school athletes. For some reason, however, Lora has never been much of an athlete. On the other hand, she is a member of state youth symphony and has won numerous awards for solo

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