You see a group of people physically close together and conclude they are friends or coworkers. This is the principle of _____________________
A) proximity.
B) similarity.
C) selective attention.
D) selective exposure.

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The principle of proximity states that people who are physically close to each other are perceived as belonging to the same group or being in a relationship. Therefore, seeing a group of people physically close together would lead to the conclusion that they are friends or coworkers.

You See a Group of People Physically Close Together and Conclude