Vance comes from the lower-upper class, while Jeff comes from the lower-middle class. They are both madly in love with Julia, who is beautiful enough to do part-time modeling. According to the principle of ________, Julia is most likely to be attracted to Vance.
A) elaborated codes
B) ascribed status
C) hierogamy
D) restricted codes

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Hierogamy is the principle of marrying someone from a similar social background. Since Vance and Julia come from similar social backgrounds, Julia is more likely to be attracted to Vance according to this principle.

Vance Comes from the Lower-Upper Class, While Jeff Comes from the Lower-Middle