Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of attraction listed in the material?

• A. Proximity
• B. Physical Appearance
• C. Reciprocity
• D. Similarity

Answer: (A)

Think about what tends to drive our liking for others. Attraction is often explained by factors that make someone seem appealing and rewarding to us: how attractive they are, how much they resemble us or share our interests, and the sense that they like us back (reciprocity). In the material you’re studying, those three factors—physical appearance, similarity, and reciprocity—are presented as the core determinants. Proximity, while important because it increases the chances you’ll interact with someone, is not listed among the three main parts in that material. So proximity is the one that doesn’t fit the specific list. The other options align with the determinants described: physical appearance draws initial interest, similarity sustains and deepens liking, and reciprocity reinforces attraction when someone shows they like you back.