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Study of partner selection

In a study of partner selection, a psychology student recruited a sample of male undergraduates. Each participant was asked to rate two dating profiles:

  • Profile A described a woman who shared highly similar core attitudes and political values to those of the participant.
  • Profile B described a woman who held highly contrasting core attitudes and political values to those of the participant.

Participants rated their desire to go on a date with each profile on a scale of 1–10.

The student decided to test for a significant difference between the ratings given to each profile. They proposed using a related t-test to analyse the data.

Discuss the filter theory of attraction. Refer to the likely outcome of the student's study in your answer.

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Factors affecting attraction Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Factors affecting attraction with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 21 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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