Zara, a 28-year-old, is working for an advertising company. She shares her apartment with 27-year-old Sasha who is working for a retail chain. They both have similar personalities and had similar majors in college. They like each other immensely and have mutual respect. In the context of social psychology, this is a typical example of ________.

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This scenario exemplifies assortative mating, which refers to the phenomenon where individuals with similar characteristics, such as personalities, backgrounds, or interests, are more likely to associate or form relationships with each other.

Zara, a 28-Year-Old, Is Working for an Advertising Company