Which of the following individuals would provide the best example of the phenomenon of liking-by-association if they were to meet someone new?

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Liking-by-association is the phenomenon where we tend to like people or things that are associated with positive experiences or stimuli. Ann, who is relaxing with friends in an elegant fireside lounge, is more likely to form positive associations with the people she meets in that setting, making her a good example of liking-by-association. Fred, who is distracted while shopping for groceries, is unlikely to form strong associations with the people he meets. Peter, who is served coffee by a woman who looks like his frustrating boss, may form negative associations with her based on his past experiences with his boss. Sharon, who is in a run-down pub that is hot and dirty, is also unlikely to form positive associations with the people she meets in that environment.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Provide the Best Example