Which of the Following Conclusions Accurately Reflects the Cross-Cultural Research

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions accurately reflects the cross-cultural research on the similarity-attraction effect?

A) The Japanese and North Americans are attracted to similar others to the same degree.
B) Compared to North Americans, the similarity-attraction effect is either absent or relatively weaker for the Japanese.
C) The similarity-attraction effect is consistently stronger among the Japanese compared to North Americans.
D) Whereas Americans are attracted to similar others, the Japanese are attracted to dissimilar others.
E) The Japanese do show a similarity-attraction effect but only when considering similarity in social background.