There are four specific factors that drive interpersonal attraction: appearance, proximity, similarity, and complementarity. Define each of these terms and discuss their importance in the process of interpersonal attraction. Next, identify one of these factors as the single most important in the process of attraction. Make an argument for this factor and against the others in the context of both friendship and romantic relationships.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. workplace B. car C. home D. all of these E. none of these

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