In a study by Festinger, Schachter & Back (1950), what was the best predictor of friendship patterns among residents of the large apartment complex called "Westgate West"?

a. physical attractiveness
b. functional distance
c. actual distance
d. similarity


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. psychoanalytic theory. b. essentialism. c. evolutionary psychology. d. social learning theory.

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Free association and dream analysis

A) are techniques typically used in hypnotized subjects. B) provide insight into the workings of the unconscious. C) have been used extensively in behavioral therapy. D) were developed in the early 1800's.

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What did the findings of the nationwide survey of first-year college students in the United States discussed in the text indicate?

a) More students participated in political demonstrations than those who expressed an interest in politics. b) Fewer students participated in political demonstrations than those who expressed an interest in politics. c) An equal number of students participated in political demonstrations and expressed an interest in politics. d) Many students participated in political demonstrations but none expressed an interest in politics.

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What are developmental goals

What will be an ideal response?

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