Which statement accurately summarizes the literature on proximity and attraction?
A)Familiarity breeds contempt.
B)Familiarity breeds contempt among males but not females.
C)Familiarity breeds liking.
D)Familiarity breeds liking among males but not females.

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The literature suggests that familiarity, or proximity, increases attraction and liking towards another person. This has been supported by numerous studies, indicating that people tend to feel more positively towards those they interact with frequently or live close to. Therefore, choice C is the most accurate statement. A and B are incorrect as they indicate familiarity leads to a negative outcome, and there is no evidence to suggest this. D is incorrect as research has not demonstrated a gender difference in the effect of proximity on liking.

Which Statement Accurately Summarizes the Literature on Proximity and Attraction