Take the Hypothesized Relationship Between Similarity, Reciprocity, and Liking, Where

Multiple Choice

Take the hypothesized relationship between similarity, reciprocity, and liking, where similarity predicts liking of another person, but because individuals assume that the person will like them back (reciprocity) . The portion of the similarity-liking connection that is explained by reciprocity is an example of:

A) an indirect effect
B) an exogenous variable
C) a direct effect
D) a latent variable
E) a partial mediator