After a group of gang members learned that their friend had died in a seemingly random accident, several of the friends started blaming a rival gang for the death. even though there was no evidence whatsoever that the death had been intentional, the more the gang members talked, the more passionate they became in their belief that an act of revenge was necessary. what concept from social psychology may contribute to an act of violent revenge in this case?

Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is false? most people find it easier to initiate an interaction with another person rather than reciprocate to someone else’s overtures. proximity promotes attraction by increasing the frequency of contact between people. reciprocity may be the most important factor influencing the development of friendships. in choosing a mate we tend to marry someone who is like us in almost every way, a pattern called homogamy.