Tom has left home and is attending college in a city far away from home where he doesn't know anybody.According to the principle of proximity, Tom will be most likely to make friends with

A) Bill, his roommate.
B) John, who lives across campus.
C) Michael, who lives in the same dorm but two floors below Tom.
D) Stuart, who lives in the adjacent room.

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Michele Eskridge · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The principle of proximity suggests that people are more likely to form relationships with those who are physically close to them. Therefore, Tom is most likely to make friends with his roommate, Bill, who lives in the same dorm room.

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