Betty and Barney were attracted to one another although they did not appear to their friends to "go together." Betty was not very good with money, but Barney kept his checkbook in immaculate order and always knew how much money they had available to spend. These two found an attraction based on _____.
A) self-disclosure
B) proximity
C) complementarity
D) compatibility

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Betty and Barney had different skills and strengths (in managing money), which complemented each other and potentially made a good match. This is an example of complementarity - a theory that suggests people are attracted to those who have strengths in areas where they are weak. The other choices (self-disclosure, proximity, and compatibility) do not fit as well with the information given in the scenario.

Betty and Barney Were Attracted to One Another Although They