Question 1

Research on unrequited love shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  unrequited love is relatively rare, because being romantically attracted to someone who isn't romantically attracted to us in return is not rewarding. 
B)  because it causes heartache, feelings of unrequited love fade quickly once it becomes clear the other person is not attracted to us in return. 
C)  being the object of unrequited love is a particularly flattering experience. 
D)  feelings of unrequited love are likely to persist, because we believe that if we work hard enough we may eventually win the affection of the person we desire. 
A)  unrequited love is relatively rare, because being romantically attracted to someone who isn't romantically attracted to us in return is not rewarding. 
B)  because it causes heartache, feelings of unrequited love fade quickly once it becomes clear the other person is not attracted to us in return. 
C)  being the object of unrequited love is a particularly flattering experience. 
D)  feelings of unrequited love are likely to persist, because we believe that if we work hard enough we may eventually win the affection of the person we desire.

Question 2

12.Proximity is a prerequisite for relationship formation. Does living close to people make them intrinsically more attractive? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

It seems that someone being nearby doesn

Question 3

Nalini is a college senior majoring in mathematics. To help pay her tuition, she works part-time waiting tables at a local restaurant. She enjoys playing soccer and going for hikes. Her friends would describe her as outgoing, kind, funny, and pretty but not beautiful. Based on the matching phenomenon, which of the following men is Nalini most likely to form an intimate relationship with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trevor, a senior in the math department who plays on the same soccer team as Nalini 
B)  Jagdeep, a fairly good-looking senior in the physics department who works at the same restaurant as Nalini 
C)  Tremayne, a somewhat unattractive junior in the math department with whom Nalini goes hiking every other weekend 
D)  Jose, an extremely attractive senior in the math department who volunteers in a local elementary school helping disadvantaged children with their math skills 
A)  Trevor, a senior in the math department who plays on the same soccer team as Nalini 
B)  Jagdeep, a fairly good-looking senior in the physics department who works at the same restaurant as Nalini 
C)  Tremayne, a somewhat unattractive junior in the math department with whom Nalini goes hiking every other weekend 
D)  Jose, an extremely attractive senior in the math department who volunteers in a local elementary school helping disadvantaged children with their math skills

Question 4

2.Briefly summarize the research about personality and attraction. Be sure to discuss the pratfall effect in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Early research on what makes people attr

Question 5

Anderson's (1968) list of the top 10 most likeable and least likeable personality traits suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  being trustworthy is more attractive than being fun. 
B)  no one finds dishonest individuals attractive. 
C)  friendliness is the most attractive personality trait. 
D)  individuals with a few negative qualities are not attractive. 
A)  being trustworthy is more attractive than being fun. 
B)  no one finds dishonest individuals attractive. 
C)  friendliness is the most attractive personality trait. 
D)  individuals with a few negative qualities are not attractive.

Research on unrequited love shows that:

12.Proximity is a prerequisite for relationship formation. Does living close to people make them intrinsically more attractive? Explain why or why not.

2.Briefly summarize the research about personality and attraction. Be sure to discuss the pratfall effect in your answer.

Anderson's (1968) list of the top 10 most likeable and least likeable personality traits suggests that:

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Exam 5: Attraction and Mate Selection

Research on unrequited love shows that:

12.Proximity is a prerequisite for relationship formation. Does living close to people make them intrinsically more attractive? Explain why or why not.

2.Briefly summarize the research about personality and attraction. Be sure to discuss the pratfall effect in your answer.

Anderson's (1968) list of the top 10 most likeable and least likeable personality traits suggests that:

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Personality and Personal History

Communicating Closeness

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters