Question 1

What predictions would NOT follow from Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  As you get closer with your roommate,you will discuss more personal information with him or her. 
B)  If your partner is supportive when you discuss slightly personal information,it is reasonable to assume that he or she will be supportive when you discuss topics that are more intimate. 
C)  Depth of disclosure between partners tends to be fairly equal across all topical areas. 
D)  The pace of disclosure tends to slow as disclosures become very intimate. 
A)  As you get closer with your roommate,you will discuss more personal information with him or her. 
B)  If your partner is supportive when you discuss slightly personal information,it is reasonable to assume that he or she will be supportive when you discuss topics that are more intimate. 
C)  Depth of disclosure between partners tends to be fairly equal across all topical areas. 
D)  The pace of disclosure tends to slow as disclosures become very intimate.

Question 2

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)  José,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)  José,an extremely attractive senior in the math department who volunteers in a local elementary school helping disadvantaged children with their math skills

Question 3

A horizontal attribute refers to qualities on which people ________,whereas a vertical attribute refers to qualities on which people ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can be ranked hierarchically;differ,but cannot be judged as better or worse 
B)  differ,but cannot be judged as better or worse;can be ranked hierarchically 
C)  are similar;differ 
D)  differ;are similar 
A)  can be ranked hierarchically;differ,but cannot be judged as better or worse 
B)  differ,but cannot be judged as better or worse;can be ranked hierarchically 
C)  are similar;differ 
D)  differ;are similar

Question 4

The distinction between unrequited love and stalking:

Accepted Answer

A)  is clear-unrequited lovers are sweet and harmless,whereas stalkers are dangerous. 
B)  may be difficult to assess-unrequited lovers and stalkers both believe they can win over the objects of their affections. 
C)  may be difficult to assess-it depends on how clearly the object of unwanted attraction communicates his or her lack of interest;he or she may just be playing hard to get. 
D)  is nonexistent-it all depends on the interpretation made by the object of unwanted attraction. 
A)  is clear-unrequited lovers are sweet and harmless,whereas stalkers are dangerous. 
B)  may be difficult to assess-unrequited lovers and stalkers both believe they can win over the objects of their affections. 
C)  may be difficult to assess-it depends on how clearly the object of unwanted attraction communicates his or her lack of interest;he or she may just be playing hard to get. 
D)  is nonexistent-it all depends on the interpretation made by the object of unwanted attraction.

Question 5

Two of your friends are arguing about what makes someone attractive.One of your friends claims,"opposites attract," whereas the other insists,"birds of a feather flock together." Both point to couples you both know to support their arguments.Based on the information presented in the chapter,what would you tell your friends about whether similarity or complementarity is more attractive?

Accepted Answer

A large body of research supports the cl

Question 6

An experiment by Bernstein and his colleagues (1983)showed that men will crowd into a small viewing booth next to an attractive woman to view a film when different movies are being shown in two viewing rooms but will go to a separate booth when the same film is shown in both settings.An explanation for this finding is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the men didn't like the movie being shown in the other room. 
B)  when people have a choice of settings,perceived control makes crowding more tolerable. 
C)  men prefer watching movies in spacious environments when possible. 
D)  in the two-film condition,there was less risk of rejection. 
A)  the men didn't like the movie being shown in the other room. 
B)  when people have a choice of settings,perceived control makes crowding more tolerable. 
C)  men prefer watching movies in spacious environments when possible. 
D)  in the two-film condition,there was less risk of rejection.

Question 7

Elaine Hatfield and her colleagues randomly matched University of Minnesota freshmen for a Welcome Week dance.When the students were asked to evaluate their dates,the physical attractiveness of the date was the best predictor of whether someone wanted to go out with that person again.What was the second-best predictor?

Accepted Answer

A)  similarity of values 
B)  sense of humor 
C)  intelligence 
D)  There was no second-best predictor. 
A)  similarity of values 
B)  sense of humor 
C)  intelligence 
D)  There was no second-best predictor.

Question 8

What are the two categories of self-disclosure according to social penetration theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  task-orientation and relationship-orientation 
B)  reports and inquiries 
C)  romance and friendship 
D)  breadth,the variety of information shared,and depth,the personal significance of the information shared 
A)  task-orientation and relationship-orientation 
B)  reports and inquiries 
C)  romance and friendship 
D)  breadth,the variety of information shared,and depth,the personal significance of the information shared

Question 9

Blaine is a college student who is interested in one of his classmates,Kendall.What is Blaine most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  ask Kendall to spend time with him in a group setting 
B)  ask Kendall out on a one-on-one date 
C)  ask Kendall to hook up with him 
D)  ask Kendall to be his girlfriend 
A)  ask Kendall to spend time with him in a group setting 
B)  ask Kendall out on a one-on-one date 
C)  ask Kendall to hook up with him 
D)  ask Kendall to be his girlfriend

Question 10

Which of the following is supported by research about complementarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complementary traits are more predictive of relationship satisfaction than similar traits. 
B)  Couples may adopt complementary patterns of behavior when they are together. 
C)  People report being more attracted to individuals whom they think have personality traits that they themselves lack. 
D)  There is no evidence that complementarity is attractive. 
A)  Complementary traits are more predictive of relationship satisfaction than similar traits. 
B)  Couples may adopt complementary patterns of behavior when they are together. 
C)  People report being more attracted to individuals whom they think have personality traits that they themselves lack. 
D)  There is no evidence that complementarity is attractive.

What predictions would NOT follow from Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory?

A horizontal attribute refers to qualities on which people ,whereas a vertical attribute refers to qualities on which people .

The distinction between unrequited love and stalking:

What are the two categories of self-disclosure according to social penetration theory?

Blaine is a college student who is interested in one of his classmates,Kendall.What is Blaine most likely to do?

Which of the following is supported by research about complementarity?

Love and Why It Matters

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Personality and Personal History

Communication

Sexual Intimacy

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

Exam 7: Romantic Attraction

What predictions would NOT follow from Altman and Taylor's social penetration theory?

A horizontal attribute refers to qualities on which people ________,whereas a vertical attribute refers to qualities on which people ________.

The distinction between unrequited love and stalking:

What are the two categories of self-disclosure according to social penetration theory?

Blaine is a college student who is interested in one of his classmates,Kendall.What is Blaine most likely to do?

Which of the following is supported by research about complementarity?

Love and Why It Matters

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Personality and Personal History

Communication

Sexual Intimacy

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

A horizontal attribute refers to qualities on which people ,whereas a vertical attribute refers to qualities on which people .