According to social psychologists, when do people tend to be more attracted to others who are dissimilar to them than to others who are similar to them?

A) Not very often
B) Almost all the time
C) When it comes to romantic relationships, but not friendships
D) When it comes to friendships, but not romantic relationships

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Sanskriti Singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Research in social psychology generally finds that people are more often attracted to others who are similar to them in terms of attitudes, values, and interests. Dissimilarity is usually less appealing, making option A the correct choice.

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