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Social choices of Ss were factor analyzed to determine whether simplicity-complexity of conceptual structure, openness, and speed of closure determines characteristic social choice patterns, other than choice clusters (small groups of Ss chosing primarily each other). It was found that social choices are affected by simplicity-complexity and by openness. Speed of closure had a comparatively small effect. It was concluded that conceptual structure and openness are important but incomplete determinants of interpersonal attraction as expressed in social choice.
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1. This research was supported by the Office of Naval Research, Group Psychology Branch.
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Streufert, S., Bushinsky, R.G. & Castore, C.H. Conceptual structure and social choice: A replication under modified conditions. Psychon Sci 9, 227–228 (1967). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03330842
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