Hans and Rodney are both on the chess team, while Brian is on the debate team. The ________ would predict that Hans is more likely to be friends with ________.

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The similarity principle suggests that people are more likely to form friendships with those who share similar interests, backgrounds, or characteristics. Hans and Rodney both being on the chess team indicates that they have a shared interest, making Rodney more likely to be Hans' friend over Brian who is on the debate team.

Hans and Rodney Are Both on the Chess Team, While