Question 1

Assortative mating specific refers to which type of relationships

Accepted Answer

A)  close friendships 
B)  familial relationships 
C)  platonic friendships 
D)  romantic relationships 
A)  close friendships 
B)  familial relationships 
C)  platonic friendships 
D)  romantic relationships

Question 2

Upon moving to a small town, Jessica finds that she does not have anything in common with the other students at her school. Because of this, she tends not to like anyone. However, after a few months, Jessica begins to spend time with other students and eventually comes to like a few of them. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  propinquity effect 
B)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
C)  physical distance 
D)  functional distance 
A)  propinquity effect 
B)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
C)  physical distance 
D)  functional distance

Question 3

Which ratio is a variable that may indicate attractiveness in men

Accepted Answer

A)  waist-to-hip 
B)  shoulder-to-waist 
C)  hip-to-leg 
D)  arm-to-chest 
A)  waist-to-hip 
B)  shoulder-to-waist 
C)  hip-to-leg 
D)  arm-to-chest

Question 4

According to the U.S. Census, a vast majority of Americans tend to marry someone who is______ to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  challenging 
B)  attractive 
C)  different 
D)  similar 
A)  challenging 
B)  attractive 
C)  different 
D)  similar

Question 5

Jamie and Kennedy date and eventually marry. Both of them are of the same race, were raised Southern Baptist, and come from middle-class families. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  disharmonious mating 
B)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
C)  opposites attract 
D)  mere exposure 
A)  disharmonious mating 
B)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
C)  opposites attract 
D)  mere exposure

Question 6

Which ratio is a variable that may indicate attractive in women

Accepted Answer

A)  waist-to-hip 
B)  shoulder-to-waist 
C)  hip-to-leg 
D)  arm-to-chest 
A)  waist-to-hip 
B)  shoulder-to-waist 
C)  hip-to-leg 
D)  arm-to-chest

Question 7

Evolutionary perspectives note that some attraction preferences are universal due to which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical data 
B)  benefits to the species 
C)  common preferences 
D)  human tendency to seek out the exotic 
A)  empirical data 
B)  benefits to the species 
C)  common preferences 
D)  human tendency to seek out the exotic

Question 8

A person with an average face may also be said to have a ______ face.

Accepted Answer

A)  asymmetrical 
B)  composite 
C)  symmetrical 
D)  diverse 
A)  asymmetrical 
B)  composite 
C)  symmetrical 
D)  diverse

Question 9

A small waist indicates which of the following evolutionary characteristics

Accepted Answer

A)  greater propensity to bear offspring 
B)  aerobic health 
C)  ability to perform physical tasks 
D)  protective instincts 
A)  greater propensity to bear offspring 
B)  aerobic health 
C)  ability to perform physical tasks 
D)  protective instincts

Question 10

While out with friends at a bar one night, Lindsey meets someone new and proceeds to engage in sexual intercourse. She has never met this sexual partner and afterward does not seek out any type of relationship with the person. What does this exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  polyamory 
B)  hookup 
C)  friend with benefits 
D)  monogamy 
A)  polyamory 
B)  hookup 
C)  friend with benefits 
D)  monogamy

Question 11

The strange situation experimental paradigm studies which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  mere exposure 
B)  attachment "theory" 
C)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
D)  attachment theory 
A)  mere exposure 
B)  attachment "theory" 
C)  similarity-attraction hypothesis 
D)  attachment theory

Question 12

During a study on attractiveness, you present participants with five pictures of different individuals. The sixth photo is a composite image of all five of the previous individuals. This may create which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  bilateral symmetry 
B)  false dichotomy of sex 
C)  order effect 
D)  sexist tendency 
A)  bilateral symmetry 
B)  false dichotomy of sex 
C)  order effect 
D)  sexist tendency

Question 13

Describe the derogation of alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "derogation of alternatives"

Question 14

Which of the following is socially acceptable in many cultures

Accepted Answer

A)  male promiscuity 
B)  female infidelity 
C)  male nurturing attitude 
D)  female polyamory 
A)  male promiscuity 
B)  female infidelity 
C)  male nurturing attitude 
D)  female polyamory

Question 15

Which of the following do studies show as the most desirable waist-to-hip ratio across cultures

Accepted Answer

A)  0.2 
B)  0.3 
C)  0.6 
D)  0.7 
A)  0.2 
B)  0.3 
C)  0.6 
D)  0.7

Question 16

A person with an avoidant relationship style may be inclined to push others away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you were interested in studying the similarity-attraction hypothesis, which of the following would you be most interested in

Accepted Answer

A)  distance between two people 
B)  similarities between two people 
C)  environment surrounding two people 
D)  differences between two people 
A)  distance between two people 
B)  similarities between two people 
C)  environment surrounding two people 
D)  differences between two people

Question 18

What is a benefit of having a relationship with someone who is different from you

Accepted Answer

A)  You become more comfortable with your own opinions. 
B)  Your worldview is validated. 
C)  You can improve your skills in areas where you are weak. 
D)  You learn to defend your own opinions. 
A)  You become more comfortable with your own opinions. 
B)  Your worldview is validated. 
C)  You can improve your skills in areas where you are weak. 
D)  You learn to defend your own opinions.

Question 19

Most research on relationships has focused on traditional, heterosexual relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Determining whether we are satisfied with our own relationships is a fluid, abstract process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Intimate Relationships

Assortative mating specific refers to which type of relationships

Which ratio is a variable that may indicate attractiveness in men

According to the U.S. Census, a vast majority of Americans tend to marry someone who is______ to them.

Jamie and Kennedy date and eventually marry. Both of them are of the same race, were raised Southern Baptist, and come from middle-class families. What does this exemplify

Which ratio is a variable that may indicate attractive in women

Evolutionary perspectives note that some attraction preferences are universal due to which of the following

A person with an average face may also be said to have a ______ face.

A small waist indicates which of the following evolutionary characteristics

While out with friends at a bar one night, Lindsey meets someone new and proceeds to engage in sexual intercourse. She has never met this sexual partner and afterward does not seek out any type of relationship with the person. What does this exemplify

The strange situation experimental paradigm studies which of the following

During a study on attractiveness, you present participants with five pictures of different individuals. The sixth photo is a composite image of all five of the previous individuals. This may create which of the following

Describe the derogation of alternatives.

Which of the following is socially acceptable in many cultures

Which of the following do studies show as the most desirable waist-to-hip ratio across cultures

A person with an avoidant relationship style may be inclined to push others away.

If you were interested in studying the similarity-attraction hypothesis, which of the following would you be most interested in

What is a benefit of having a relationship with someone who is different from you

Most research on relationships has focused on traditional, heterosexual relationships.

Determining whether we are satisfied with our own relationships is a fluid, abstract process.

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