All of the following are true about similarity research except which one?

a. For the most part, we like people who are similar to us.
b. Communication ability is more important to relational happiness than being similar.
c. Being similar to others can boost your ego.
d. Attraction is greatest when we’re similar to others in areas like goals and beliefs.
e. We tend to have stronger dislike for people who are similar to us but offensive.

Answer: b

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A. they model their parents’ aggressive behavior B. parents who engage in dysfunctional conflict are also likely to have dysfunctional parenting styles C. they are preoccupied with problems at home D. their parents tend to communicate differently with each other than with the children, leading to role confusion

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The _______________ is a barrier so subtle that it is transparent, yet so strong that it prevents women and minorities from moving into management.  

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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