One intriguing study found that students talking with a confederate tended to like the confederate more if the confederate mimicked the movements of the student.The researchers concluded that
A) the students in the experiment were low in self-awareness.
B) people almost always prefer flattering information over accurate information in social interactions.
C) the impact of similarity on liking works at a nonverbal and even nonconscious level.
D) the mimicking of our behavior by others tends to increase our self-esteem.

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The study suggests that mimicking behavior can increase liking and that this effect may operate at a nonverbal and even nonconscious level. This supports the idea that similarity, even if it is not overtly acknowledged or communicated, can have a significant impact on our social interactions. The study does not provide evidence for options A, B, or D.

One Intriguing Study Found That Students Talking with a Confederate