The reward model of liking suggests that we may like someone simply because:

A) we share personality traits.
B) he or she happened to be around when we were feeling good.
C) we tend to like people.
D) we are lonely.

Reward Model

A theory or framework that explains how positive outcomes or rewards can drive motivation and behavior.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior consistently across different situations.

Lonely

Experiencing a feeling of sadness or isolation because one has no friends or company.