In a research study on cognitive dissonance (van Veen, Krug, Schooler, & Carter, 2009), one group of participants undergoing functional MRI was asked to describe the somewhat unpleasant scanner experience as pleasant. The other group was asked to describe it as neutral. Which part(s) of the brain showed higher levels of activity in the participants who made dissonant statements, as compared to those who made neutral statements?

Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is false? most people find it easier to initiate an interaction with another person rather than reciprocate to someone else’s overtures. proximity promotes attraction by increasing the frequency of contact between people. reciprocity may be the most important factor influencing the development of friendships. in choosing a mate we tend to marry someone who is like us in almost every way, a pattern called homogamy.