Which of the following refers to incorrect interpretation of physiological symptoms due to environmental factors, such as a racing heart, as physical attraction for a person in that environment?

A. propinquity effect
B. mere exposure
C. misattribution of arousal
D. assortative mating


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. more emotionally expressive as infants, but less expressive as adults. b. less emotionally expressive as infants, but more expressive as adults. c. less emotionally expressive from infancy through adulthood. d. more emotionally expressive from infancy through adulthood.

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