Exam 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Which of the following couples is most likely to experience arousal, ecstasy, and intense longing when the other is away?

According to research conducted by Akert (1998), someone ________ would suffer the most after the dissolution of his or her romantic relationship.

Without investments, social exchange theory would predict that an unsatisfying relationship would end. Explain why and be sure to describe the concepts involved in social exchange theory and the investment model.

"I find that others are reluctant to get as close to me as I would like. I often have dreams that my husband doesn't love me like he used to, and that he leaves me unexpectedly. I guess have this need to lose myself in the person I love, and this sometimes scares them away." A person who is ________ attached most likely wrote those words.

Researchers (Wheeler & Kim, 1997) asked American, Canadian, and Korean students to rate the attractiveness of people in yearbook photographs, and to rate the people in the photographs on a number of personality dimensions. They found that ________ students were likely to associate attractiveness with ________.

According to social exchange theory, even if someone is in a good relationship, he or she would be likely to leave if he or she has a

Which of the following does not belong?

In her investment model of close relationships, what does Rusbult (1983) define as an investment?

Martha and Jan have been having trouble in their relationship for some time. One night when Martha is out, Jan reflects on their relationship and can't help thinking about all the ways things have been going wrong. Their sex life, once passionate, is only so-so; they hardly talk anymore; and Martha no longer seems to like Jan's friends. These late night ruminations best represent the ________ stage of relationship dissolution (Duck, 1982).

Barbara, Britanny, Laurie, and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Art. All else being equal, who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

Keeping in mind Akert's (1998) research on the dissolution of romantic relationships, what strategy should you pursue the next time you are faced with a romantic breakup?

"Baby face" features are considered to be more attractive, especially in women. It is thought that when perceivers see someone with baby face features, it elicits

Recall that Collins and Feeney brought heterosexual couples into the laboratory and told one partner in each couple that the other partner would be giving a speech on the value of college education that would be evaluated. Waiting partners sent notes (supportive or not) to their partners while they were preparing their speeches. They found that

Frank tells his friend that he his madly in love with Marie, and that it feels like he's high. There is some element of truth to that because Frank's brain

In all likelihood, there is a kernel of truth to the "what is beautiful is good" stereotype; that is, attractive people are often more warm and socially skilled than less attractive people. According to the authors, this is probably because attractive people

The social exchange theory of interpersonal attraction can be considered to be a(n) ________ model.

In what ways are early experiences with primary caregivers related to later adult relationships? Be sure to mention three different attachment styles.

Michelle is online looking for a date to an upcoming event. She notices one very attractive individual who has posted interest in attending the event as well. She thinks he is likely to be very sociable, but her roommate who is from Korea thinks he will also be a good match because he will be

Why is an exchange approach more common in casual relationships than in long-term relationships?

Research suggests that there is ________ between babies and adults, men and women, and people from several cultures as to what is considered physically attractive.