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Question: What seems to be the case when the folk saying "opposites attract" (i.e., dissimilar attitudes tend to cause liking) when it is considered in light of current research?

  1. It seems to be true for heterosexuals but not for homosexuals.
  2. It seems to be true for men but not for women.
  3. It seems to be true for homosexuals but not for heterosexuals.
  4. It seems to be true for women but not for men
  5. It seems to be true for people with certain personality traits.
  6. It seems to be true in some cultures but not in others.
  7. It does not seem to be true.
  8. It seems to be true only in certain situations.
  9. It seems to be true for older adults but not for younger adults.
  10. It seems to be true for younger adults but not for older adults.

Our answer: G. It does not seem to be true. Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)

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Current source

The Conversation, "Why opposites rarely attract"

https://theconversation.com/why-opposites-rarely-attract-74873

“In fact, almost all the evidence suggests that opposites very rarely attract.”

Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)

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Earlier version (superseded)

No public source has been found for this card yet (3 places checked internally).

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