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What are the four important predictors of social attraction (i.e., proximity, physical attractiveness, similarity vs. complementarity, and reciprocity in liking?

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What are the four important predictors of social attraction?

* Proximity: This relates to the Propinquity Effect, which stems from liking others as a matter of convenience. The more we see and interact with others, the more likely friendship or another type of relationship may form. An example of this may be with students at school; a store clerk or hairdresser who the customer always interacts with; if the two weren't engaging in frequent proximity, a relationship would be less likely to occur. The propinquity effect is also seen in business where ...

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