Asked by Teresa Salina on Jun 17, 2024

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Which of the following statements is false?

A) People tend to form groups with people who just happen to be nearby.
B) Exposure to a stimulus tends to increase our liking for that stimulus.
C) Individuals tend to associate with people who like them.
D) Individuals are attracted to people with dissimilar attitudes.
E) Any factor that increases interaction among people can trigger group formation.

Stimulus

Any event or object in the environment that evokes a response or reaction in a person or organism.

Dissimilar Attitudes

describes attitudes or opinions that significantly differ between individuals or groups, often leading to disagreement or conflict.

Group Formation

The process by which individuals come together to form a group, influenced by factors like common interests, goals, or social connections.

  • Detect various behavioral trends in group settings and the attributes that play a role in group development and solidarity.
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Carmela BucciJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This statement is false because individuals are actually more likely to be attracted to people with similar attitudes, values, and beliefs, rather than those with dissimilar attitudes.