Hatfield and her colleagues (1966) matched University of Minnesota first-year students for a Welcome Week dance. When the students were asked to evaluate their dates, what determined whether they liked each other?a. similarity of values b. similarity of academic competence c. physical attractiveness d. common family background

a. similarity of values

Explanation:

There are series of factors that leads to the determination of the relationship between individuals which on the long run shows the mutual feeing of likeness among each other.

In the case of the matching of the first year students for Welcome Week dance by Hatfield and her coleagues at University of Minnesota, the values similarity among the students determined they like each other. Eample, someone who valued an easy going and reserved person would definitely chose a date sharing similar values with her for the said dance compared to another who is extremely extroverted and talkative.

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