Dittes and Kelley (1956) had participants take part in small group discussions. Prior to this, anonymous written evaluations led participants to believe that other group members either liked them or disliked them. Results showed that students who believed they were liked were more attracted to the group than those who believed that they were disliked. Such findings demonstrate that ______ is partly responsible for attraction.

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The findings from Dittes and Kelley (1956) demonstrate that reciprocity is partly responsible for attraction, as participants were more attracted to the group when they believed the group members liked them, suggesting that we tend to like those who we think like us.

Dittes and Kelley (1956) Had Participants Take Part in Small