A commonly held belief when it comes to romance is that "opposites attract." Which of the following is true about this folk wisdom?
A) It is generally incorrect; humans pair up with those who are most like us.
B) It is generally incorrect; there is no relationship between personality and romantic pairing.
C) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who dissimilar, but complimentary personalities.
D) It is generally correct; humans pair up with those who have conflicting personalities.
Answer: A
Rationale: For the most part we pair up with those who are most like us. Psychologists have found that across various cultures, spouses tend by be very similar in personality dimensions.
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