Research by Vorauer and Ratner (1996)demonstrated that people wanting to begin a relationship often wait for a positive cue from the other person.Because of ___________,sometimes this cue never comes and a relationship is not formed.

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Pluralistic ignorance refers to a phenomenon where individuals in a group privately reject a norm or behavior but assume that others accept it, leading them to conform to the perceived norm. This can lead to a situation where individuals are hesitant to initiate a relationship, waiting for a positive cue from the other person, but everyone is in the same state of mind and no one takes action, resulting in a missed opportunity for a potential relationship.

Research by Vorauer and Ratner (1996)demonstrated That People Wanting to Begin