Explain how attraction theory might work in your own life, using principles of similarity, complementarity, proximity, reinforcement, physical attractiveness, and personality

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Attraction theory holds that people form relationships with those they consider attractive. Attraction depends on five factors: similarity (especially attitudinal), proximity (physical closeness), reinforcement, attractiveness (physical attractiveness and personality), and reciprocity of liking.

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As a beginning persuasive speaker, success would mean __________.

A. your audience refutes all other viewpoints B. you've compelled listeners to listen to and consider your point of view C. you've provided listeners with interesting information D. your audience undergoes immediate and drastic behavior change

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When Brad told Jeremy, "I'm going to study really hard for that history test," and Jeremy replied, "I know you will. You have a real drive to do well in school. I admire you." Jeremy engaged in

A) confirmation. B) disconfirmation. C) rejection. D) allness.

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Younger people seem to value social support, including empathic listening, more than older

people do. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is interviewer bias?

What will be an ideal response?

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