Question 1

Which of the following is out of place?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxious/ambivalent 
B)  symmetrical 
C)  avoidant 
D)  secure 
A)  anxious/ambivalent 
B)  symmetrical 
C)  avoidant 
D)  secure

Question 2

You are very sociable and outgoing; at a holiday party, you approach a quiet young woman standing alone in the corner. To break the ice, you discuss a number of "safe" topics: what the winter will be like, what new television shows are worth watching, and what books you've been reading lately. You both see eye-to-eye on a lot. After the conversation, you like the young woman. Based on a large number of social-psychological experiments, why is that so?

Accepted Answer

A)  You are an extrovert, she is an introvert, and opposites attract. 
B)  We tend to be attracted to people who hold similar attitudes. 
C)  We tend to like people who agree on minor points, but disagree on major points. 
D)  Because you agreed on so much, the functional distance between you was low. 
A)  You are an extrovert, she is an introvert, and opposites attract. 
B)  We tend to be attracted to people who hold similar attitudes. 
C)  We tend to like people who agree on minor points, but disagree on major points. 
D)  Because you agreed on so much, the functional distance between you was low.

Question 3

Describe, in detail, the four stages of Duck's (1982) model of relationship dissolution (breaking up). Provide a running example in your description.

Accepted Answer

When a romantic partner is feeling dissa

Question 4

According to an evolutionary approach to love, why do women prefer men with resources, whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resources signal competence in men; attractiveness signals reproductive fitness in women. 
B)  Resources signal relationship commitment in men; attractiveness signals erotic passion in women. 
C)  Reproduction is more costly to men than to women. 
D)  Resources signal dominance in men; attractiveness signals willingness in women. 
A)  Resources signal competence in men; attractiveness signals reproductive fitness in women. 
B)  Resources signal relationship commitment in men; attractiveness signals erotic passion in women. 
C)  Reproduction is more costly to men than to women. 
D)  Resources signal dominance in men; attractiveness signals willingness in women.

Question 5

One explanation for why the Chinese have a concept of sorrowful or tragic love is the cultural belief of

Accepted Answer

A)  a just world. 
B)  fate determining the course of a relationship. 
C)  arranged marriages. 
D)  interdependence. 
A)  a just world. 
B)  fate determining the course of a relationship. 
C)  arranged marriages. 
D)  interdependence.

Question 6

A great deal of psychological research supports the folk wisdom that "birds of a feather flock together," but there is little empirical support for the folk wisdom that "opposites attract." According to social psychologists, why do we tend to find people similar to us attractive?

Accepted Answer

One way we perceive similarity is throug

Question 7

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates. Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009), what is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  The male Tribbles will be more selective than the females when choosing a mating partner. 
B)  The female Tribbles will be more selective than the males when choosing a mating partner. 
C)  The male and female Tribbles will be equally selective when choosing a mating partner. 
D)  Tribble culture will shift to having arranged marriages. 
A)  The male Tribbles will be more selective than the females when choosing a mating partner. 
B)  The female Tribbles will be more selective than the males when choosing a mating partner. 
C)  The male and female Tribbles will be equally selective when choosing a mating partner. 
D)  Tribble culture will shift to having arranged marriages.

Question 8

Social exchange theory posits that relationship satisfaction depends on our perceptions of the rewards and costs associated with the relationship, what kind of relationship we believe we deserve, and whether

Accepted Answer

A)  we believe that a relationship with someone else would be better. 
B)  our partner makes comparable investments in the relationship. 
C)  relationship resources are distributed equally. 
D)  relationship resources are distributed equitably. 
A)  we believe that a relationship with someone else would be better. 
B)  our partner makes comparable investments in the relationship. 
C)  relationship resources are distributed equally. 
D)  relationship resources are distributed equitably.

Question 9

Jeremy is about to go on a blind date set up by his friend Justin. Justin gave Jeremy a picture of Carol, his potential date, and she is very attractive. Jeremy is about to call Carol to make arrangements for the date and to get to know her a little better. Which of the following is most likely to occur, according to the experiment by Snyder, Tanke, and Berscheid (1977) regarding attractiveness and the self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeremy will like Carol after talking to her, but only if she is attractive in reality. 
B)  If Carol doesn't think she's attractive, she will withdraw throughout the phone conversation despite Jeremy's friendliness. 
C)  No matter what Carol really looks like, she will be judged as more attractive and confident by a third person listening in on the party line. 
D)  No matter what Carol really looks like, Jeremy will like her, but a third party listening in on the party line will judge her according to how she really looks. 
A)  Jeremy will like Carol after talking to her, but only if she is attractive in reality. 
B)  If Carol doesn't think she's attractive, she will withdraw throughout the phone conversation despite Jeremy's friendliness. 
C)  No matter what Carol really looks like, she will be judged as more attractive and confident by a third person listening in on the party line. 
D)  No matter what Carol really looks like, Jeremy will like her, but a third party listening in on the party line will judge her according to how she really looks.

Question 10

Attachment style can play an important role in romantic relationships. First, describe all three attachment styles. Second, what type of style would be most preferred in a relationship partner and why?

Accepted Answer

The three styles are secure, anxious/amb

Question 11

Recall that Boyden and his colleagues (1984) found that gay men who were stereotypically masculine desired a partner who was most of all logical, and that gay men who were stereotypically feminine desired a partner who was most of all expressive. These findings support the role of ________ to influence attraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex role stereotypes 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementarity 
D)  sexual orientation 
A)  sex role stereotypes 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementarity 
D)  sexual orientation

Question 12

When researchers suggest that people tend to prefer an "average" face as being most physically attractive, they mean that people prefer

Accepted Answer

A)  faces of a regular-looking person. 
B)  faces based on mathematically averaged composites. 
C)  the most common face in a culture. 
D)  someone who is a "5" on attractiveness on a 1 to 10 scale. 
A)  faces of a regular-looking person. 
B)  faces based on mathematically averaged composites. 
C)  the most common face in a culture. 
D)  someone who is a "5" on attractiveness on a 1 to 10 scale.

Question 13

A strong tie that binds people together, whether they be romantic couples or business rivals, that is only developed over time and through mutual experiences is described with the term ________ in Korean culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  jung 
B)  yuan 
C)  kim-bop 
D)  jhana 
A)  jung 
B)  yuan 
C)  kim-bop 
D)  jhana

Question 14

In what sense is the concept of romantic love culture-specific?

Accepted Answer

People in more individualistic Western c

Question 15

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory, reproduction is more costly (in terms of time, energy, and effort) for females than it is for males. Thus, it is advantageous for males to ________ and for females to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pursue many females; pair infrequently, and with a carefully chosen male 
B)  pair with a single female; pair with multiple males 
C)  live alone; rear offspring in groups 
D)  pay attention to equity concerns; pay attention to equality concerns 
A)  pursue many females; pair infrequently, and with a carefully chosen male 
B)  pair with a single female; pair with multiple males 
C)  live alone; rear offspring in groups 
D)  pay attention to equity concerns; pay attention to equality concerns

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about communal versus exchange relationships? In communal relationships, partners

Accepted Answer

A)  are unconcerned about issues of equity. 
B)  are more likely to redefine costs as rewards. 
C)  assess equity over the long haul, rather than day-to-day. 
D)  are more willing to distort reality in order to keep the relationship alive. 
A)  are unconcerned about issues of equity. 
B)  are more likely to redefine costs as rewards. 
C)  assess equity over the long haul, rather than day-to-day. 
D)  are more willing to distort reality in order to keep the relationship alive.

Question 17

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling, nothing serious. If Tony would describe himself as a preppy, conservative Protestant, whom would he be more likely to choose for a short-term, sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linda, the daughter of his minister 
B)  Brenda, a preppy member of Young Republicans 
C)  Zelda, who is a New Age artist 
D)  Paula, who is member at Tony's yacht club and goes to his church 
A)  Linda, the daughter of his minister 
B)  Brenda, a preppy member of Young Republicans 
C)  Zelda, who is a New Age artist 
D)  Paula, who is member at Tony's yacht club and goes to his church

Question 18

Xhao has devoted hours helping and working with Ming so that he understands his calculus homework. Such behavior exemplifies the Chinese concept of romantic love known as

Accepted Answer

A)  yuan. 
B)  gan qing. 
C)  shiu-shiu. 
D)  karma. 
A)  yuan. 
B)  gan qing. 
C)  shiu-shiu. 
D)  karma.

Question 19

At a Korean wedding, the newlyweds were toasted by the bride's grandparents who have been married for fifty-two years. One of the guests whispers, "The bride and groom are in love, but over time, her grandparents have developed very strong ________."

Accepted Answer

A)  amae 
B)  jung 
C)  kimchi 
D)  dharma 
A)  amae 
B)  jung 
C)  kimchi 
D)  dharma

Question 20

Why aren't Web sites better at making successful relationship matches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our personalities aren't the only predictors of relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Evolution wins out and helps us pick the best mate. 
C)  We are 100% accurate about what we want in a partner, and perfection is not always attractive. 
D)  Web sites often pair people with someone far away, and it's impossible to have compatibility with someone so distant. 
A)  Our personalities aren't the only predictors of relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Evolution wins out and helps us pick the best mate. 
C)  We are 100% accurate about what we want in a partner, and perfection is not always attractive. 
D)  Web sites often pair people with someone far away, and it's impossible to have compatibility with someone so distant.

Which of the following is out of place?

Describe, in detail, the four stages of Duck's (1982) model of relationship dissolution (breaking up). Provide a running example in your description.

According to an evolutionary approach to love, why do women prefer men with resources, whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

One explanation for why the Chinese have a concept of sorrowful or tragic love is the cultural belief of

A great deal of psychological research supports the folk wisdom that "birds of a feather flock together," but there is little empirical support for the folk wisdom that "opposites attract." According to social psychologists, why do we tend to find people similar to us attractive?

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates. Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009), what is most likely to occur?

Social exchange theory posits that relationship satisfaction depends on our perceptions of the rewards and costs associated with the relationship, what kind of relationship we believe we deserve, and whether

Attachment style can play an important role in romantic relationships. First, describe all three attachment styles. Second, what type of style would be most preferred in a relationship partner and why?

When researchers suggest that people tend to prefer an "average" face as being most physically attractive, they mean that people prefer

A strong tie that binds people together, whether they be romantic couples or business rivals, that is only developed over time and through mutual experiences is described with the term ________ in Korean culture.

In what sense is the concept of romantic love culture-specific?

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory, reproduction is more costly (in terms of time, energy, and effort) for females than it is for males. Thus, it is advantageous for males to and for females to .

Which of the following statements is true about communal versus exchange relationships? In communal relationships, partners

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling, nothing serious. If Tony would describe himself as a preppy, conservative Protestant, whom would he be more likely to choose for a short-term, sexual relationship?

Xhao has devoted hours helping and working with Ming so that he understands his calculus homework. Such behavior exemplifies the Chinese concept of romantic love known as

At a Korean wedding, the newlyweds were toasted by the bride's grandparents who have been married for fifty-two years. One of the guests whispers, "The bride and groom are in love, but over time, her grandparents have developed very strong ________."

Why aren't Web sites better at making successful relationship matches?

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Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

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Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

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

Which of the following is out of place?

Describe, in detail, the four stages of Duck's (1982) model of relationship dissolution (breaking up). Provide a running example in your description.

According to an evolutionary approach to love, why do women prefer men with resources, whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

One explanation for why the Chinese have a concept of sorrowful or tragic love is the cultural belief of

A great deal of psychological research supports the folk wisdom that "birds of a feather flock together," but there is little empirical support for the folk wisdom that "opposites attract." According to social psychologists, why do we tend to find people similar to us attractive?

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates. Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009), what is most likely to occur?

Social exchange theory posits that relationship satisfaction depends on our perceptions of the rewards and costs associated with the relationship, what kind of relationship we believe we deserve, and whether

Attachment style can play an important role in romantic relationships. First, describe all three attachment styles. Second, what type of style would be most preferred in a relationship partner and why?

When researchers suggest that people tend to prefer an "average" face as being most physically attractive, they mean that people prefer

A strong tie that binds people together, whether they be romantic couples or business rivals, that is only developed over time and through mutual experiences is described with the term ________ in Korean culture.

In what sense is the concept of romantic love culture-specific?

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory, reproduction is more costly (in terms of time, energy, and effort) for females than it is for males. Thus, it is advantageous for males to ________ and for females to ________.

Which of the following statements is true about communal versus exchange relationships? In communal relationships, partners

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling, nothing serious. If Tony would describe himself as a preppy, conservative Protestant, whom would he be more likely to choose for a short-term, sexual relationship?

Xhao has devoted hours helping and working with Ming so that he understands his calculus homework. Such behavior exemplifies the Chinese concept of romantic love known as

At a Korean wedding, the newlyweds were toasted by the bride's grandparents who have been married for fifty-two years. One of the guests whispers, "The bride and groom are in love, but over time, her grandparents have developed very strong ________."

Why aren't Web sites better at making successful relationship matches?

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes and Cures

Social Psychology in Action 1: Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology in Action 2: Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology in Action 3: Social Psychology and the Law

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According to the tenets of evolutionary theory, reproduction is more costly (in terms of time, energy, and effort) for females than it is for males. Thus, it is advantageous for males to and for females to .