Many potential relationships never even have the chance to develop; the two potential partners simply wait for the other to “make the first move,” and the relationship never begins. Research suggests that this may happen because people tend to attribute their own inaction to _______ and the other person’s inaction to _______.

a) fear of being rejected; lack of romantic interest
b) pluralistic ignorance; individualistic ignorance
c) lack of romantic interest; fear of being rejected
d) attributional bias; pluralistic ignorance


a) fear of being rejected; lack of romantic interest

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