A friend of yours notices that a very attractive student frequently sits in one area of the library.Hoping for a chance to get to know the student,your friend begins to study in the same area.Your friend is (probably unwittingly)applying the ______.

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The proximity effect refers to the idea that people are more likely to form relationships with those who are physically closer to them. In this scenario, the friend is intentionally studying in close proximity to the attractive student in the hopes of getting to know them better.

A Friend of Yours Notices That a Very Attractive Student