Which of the following is supported by research about complementarity?
A) We are attracted to people who possess qualities we lack.
B) Couples may adopt complementary patterns of behavior when they are together.
C) People report being more attracted to individuals who they think have personality traits that they themselves lack.
D) There is no evidence that complementarity is attractive.

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Research supports the idea that couples may adopt complementary patterns of behavior when they are together, such as one person being more extroverted while the other is more introverted. This helps to balance out the relationship and make it more stable. However, there is less evidence to support the idea that we are attracted to people who possess qualities we lack (option A) or that we are more attracted to individuals who have personality traits we lack (option C). Option D is incorrect because there is evidence that complementarity can be attractive in certain situations.

Which of the Following Is Supported by Research About Complementarity