Until Relatively Recently, Social Psychologists Have Limited Their Study of Interpersonal

Multiple Choice

Until relatively recently, social psychologists have limited their study of interpersonal attraction to initial encounters or first impressions. Why?

A) Long-term relationships are more difficult to study scientifically.
B) Initial impressions determine what will happen over time.
C) It is an unethical violation of privacy to study long-term relationships.
D) First impressions are the most important in determining relationship satisfaction.