Matthew Anderson started to develop romantic feelings for a girl named Madison Adams (seated alphabetically right next to him) from the first day of school. This is one example of the ________ principle of attraction and relationship formation.

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The principle of proximity suggests that people are more likely to be attracted to and form relationships with those who are physically close to them or accessible to them in some way. In this case, Matthew's proximity to Madison in the seating arrangement likely increased the likelihood of him developing feelings for her.

Matthew Anderson Started to Develop Romantic Feelings for a Girl