With respect to friendships, your friend believes that, in general, "opposites attract." Is she correct?

a. Yes, this appears to be true for a variety of dimensions.
b. No, research suggests that dissimilarity often leads to strong repulsion.
c. Yes, but it seems that similarities and differences attract equally.
d. Yes, but only with respect to physical traits.


Answer: b. No, research suggests that dissimilarity often leads to strong repulsion.

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