Psychology / Unit 11 Psych 1262 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Interpersonal Attraction
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The idea
Attraction is predicted by proximity, physical attractiveness, similarity, and reciprocity of liking.
In practice
Friendships in a residence hall form disproportionately between people on the same floor.
Where people slip
Proximity is the strongest and least romantic predictor. Opportunity precedes preference.
Your place on the trail
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