Question 1

As a general rule of thumb, it is true that "opposites attract."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of relationships one has 
B)  the quality of one's relationships with others 
C)  whether or not one craves more contact or connection than one has 
D)  how much time one spends with others rather than by one's self 
A)  the number of relationships one has 
B)  the quality of one's relationships with others 
C)  whether or not one craves more contact or connection than one has 
D)  how much time one spends with others rather than by one's self

Question 3

When men and women are in a room together, men tend to look at ____, and women tend to look at ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  physically attractive women; physically attractive men 
B)  physically attractive women; men (regardless of whether or not they are physically attractive) 
C)  physically attractive women; physically attractive women as well 
D)  physically attractive men; physically attractive women 
A)  physically attractive women; physically attractive men 
B)  physically attractive women; men (regardless of whether or not they are physically attractive) 
C)  physically attractive women; physically attractive women as well 
D)  physically attractive men; physically attractive women

Question 4

In a well-known study conducted in the 1950s, social psychologist Leon Festinger and colleagues analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in one of the dormitories at MIT. The researchers found that strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how extraverted the students were 
B)  similarity in terms of hobbies and activities 
C)  similarity in terms of basic demographics (age, gender, being single versus married, etc.) 
D)  how close the students lived to one another 
A)  how extraverted the students were 
B)  similarity in terms of hobbies and activities 
C)  similarity in terms of basic demographics (age, gender, being single versus married, etc.) 
D)  how close the students lived to one another

Question 5

Suppose that you meet a friend of a friend named Roger who is strikingly attractive, well-groomed, and well-mannered. And suppose that you immediately assume that Roger "has it together." That is to say, he is smart, talented and successful, and he likely has a great social and romantic life as well. If so, you would be showing evidence of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hollywood heuristic 
B)  "what is beautiful is good" effect 
C)  social allergy effect 
D)  beauty factor 
A)  Hollywood heuristic 
B)  "what is beautiful is good" effect 
C)  social allergy effect 
D)  beauty factor

Question 6

The social psychological "need to belong" seems to be present ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in almost all humans and non-human animals, all of the time 
B)  all of the time in humans, but in non-human animals only when their lives are at risk 
C)  all of the time in non-humans animals, but in humans only when their lives are at risk 
D)  for both non-human animals and humans, and primarily when their lives are at risk 
A)  in almost all humans and non-human animals, all of the time 
B)  all of the time in humans, but in non-human animals only when their lives are at risk 
C)  all of the time in non-humans animals, but in humans only when their lives are at risk 
D)  for both non-human animals and humans, and primarily when their lives are at risk

Question 7

Research has demonstrated that being relatively sociable and having close friends is ____ with developing colds and flu.

Accepted Answer

A)  positively correlated 
B)  negatively correlated 
C)  not correlated to 
D)  positively correlated for women, but uncorrelated for men 
A)  positively correlated 
B)  negatively correlated 
C)  not correlated to 
D)  positively correlated for women, but uncorrelated for men

Question 8

Most people find it ____ to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And most people ____ leave or end such relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy; just as easily 
B)  easy; are somewhat reluctant to 
C)  difficult; easily 
D)  difficult; are somewhat reluctant to 
A)  easy; just as easily 
B)  easy; are somewhat reluctant to 
C)  difficult; easily 
D)  difficult; are somewhat reluctant to

Question 9

Persisting in romantic, courtship, or other behaviors that frighten the rejector in the relationship is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  rejection 
C)  stalking 
D)  self-monitoring 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  rejection 
C)  stalking 
D)  self-monitoring

Question 10

How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?

Accepted Answer

A)  Despite existing stereotypes, people who experience rejection do not eat significantly different foods than those who don't. 
B)  People who experience rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods and fewer healthy foods, compared to those who don't. 
C)  People who experience rejection tend to eat more in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who don't. 
D)  People who experience rejection tend to eat less in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who don't. 
A)  Despite existing stereotypes, people who experience rejection do not eat significantly different foods than those who don't. 
B)  People who experience rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods and fewer healthy foods, compared to those who don't. 
C)  People who experience rejection tend to eat more in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who don't. 
D)  People who experience rejection tend to eat less in general-both unhealthy foods and healthy foods-compared to those who don't.

Question 11

In attraction research, the propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to be relatively attracted to others who ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they encounter on a regular basis 
B)  are similar to them 
C)  like them 
D)  have had experiences similar to their own 
A)  they encounter on a regular basis 
B)  are similar to them 
C)  like them 
D)  have had experiences similar to their own

Question 12

People with relatively symmetric faces and bodies are generally seen as more attractive than others. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this symmetry effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  When women are judging men, the effect is stronger among women who are ovulating (most prone to getting pregnant) than women who aren't. 
B)  The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men. 
C)  The effect can occur just based upon smell; people literally do not need to see symmetric people in order to prefer them. 
D)  The effect seems to occur, at least in part, because symmetry is a sign of good health. 
A)  When women are judging men, the effect is stronger among women who are ovulating (most prone to getting pregnant) than women who aren't. 
B)  The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men. 
C)  The effect can occur just based upon smell; people literally do not need to see symmetric people in order to prefer them. 
D)  The effect seems to occur, at least in part, because symmetry is a sign of good health.

Question 13

The force that causes people to want to be together and form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance 
B)  attraction 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  reflection 
A)  acceptance 
B)  attraction 
C)  reinforcer 
D)  reflection

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the typical responses that people show in the aftermath of social rejection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience a feeling of intense anxiety. 
B)  Be able to perform complex cognitive tasks. 
C)  Show a high degree of self-regulation. 
D)  Be especially attuned to social cues and information about others. 
A)  Experience a feeling of intense anxiety. 
B)  Be able to perform complex cognitive tasks. 
C)  Show a high degree of self-regulation. 
D)  Be especially attuned to social cues and information about others.

Question 15

Familiarity and repeated exposure can sometimes make bad things worse. What does this idea best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bad apple effect 
B)  The social allergy effect 
C)  The overexposure effect 
D)  The propinquity effect 
A)  The bad apple effect 
B)  The social allergy effect 
C)  The overexposure effect 
D)  The propinquity effect

Question 16

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bystander effect 
B)  propinquity effect 
C)  bad apple effect 
D)  social allergy effect 
A)  bystander effect 
B)  propinquity effect 
C)  bad apple effect 
D)  social allergy effect

Question 17

The novel, The Prince of Tides, portrays the consequences of rejection ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accurately 
B)  inaccurately 
C)  somewhat accurately 
D)  as leading to romantic failure 
A)  accurately 
B)  inaccurately 
C)  somewhat accurately 
D)  as leading to romantic failure

Question 18

Suppose that Anabelle and Roger are two lonely people. Anabelle seeks to stave off loneliness by forming "relationships" with her favorite celebrities (reading about their lives in Us magazine, watching updates about them on E! Entertainment, etc.), while Roger seeks to dissipate his loneliness by spending time with his dog Fluff (buying his dog presents, taking his dog for long walks, and talking to his dog each night about his day). What does research suggest about the effectiveness of these techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Anabelle and Roger should have some success in staving off loneliness. 
B)  Anabelle will likely have some success in staving off loneliness, but Roger will not. 
C)  Roger will likely have some success in staving off loneliness, but Anabelle will not. 
D)  Neither Anabelle nor Roger is likely to have success in staving off loneliness. 
A)  Both Anabelle and Roger should have some success in staving off loneliness. 
B)  Anabelle will likely have some success in staving off loneliness, but Roger will not. 
C)  Roger will likely have some success in staving off loneliness, but Anabelle will not. 
D)  Neither Anabelle nor Roger is likely to have success in staving off loneliness.

Question 19

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social acceptance 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  social exclusion 
A)  social acceptance 
B)  ingratiation 
C)  self-monitoring 
D)  social exclusion

Question 20

Explain the emotional differences between a person who is experiencing unrequited love and the person who is rejecting that individual.

Accepted Answer

a.Possible Response Points:
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As a general rule of thumb, it is true that "opposites attract."

As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____.

When men and women are in a room together, men tend to look at , and women tend to look at .

In a well-known study conducted in the 1950s, social psychologist Leon Festinger and colleagues analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in one of the dormitories at MIT. The researchers found that strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

The social psychological "need to belong" seems to be present ____.

Research has demonstrated that being relatively sociable and having close friends is ____ with developing colds and flu.

Most people find it to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And most people leave or end such relationships.

Persisting in romantic, courtship, or other behaviors that frighten the rejector in the relationship is called ____.

How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?

In attraction research, the propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to be relatively attracted to others who ____.

People with relatively symmetric faces and bodies are generally seen as more attractive than others. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this symmetry effect?

The force that causes people to want to be together and form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Which of the following is one of the typical responses that people show in the aftermath of social rejection?

Familiarity and repeated exposure can sometimes make bad things worse. What does this idea best illustrate?

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of the ____.

The novel, The Prince of Tides, portrays the consequences of rejection ____.

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is ____.

Explain the emotional differences between a person who is experiencing unrequited love and the person who is rejecting that individual.

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As a general rule of thumb, it is true that "opposites attract."

As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____.

When men and women are in a room together, men tend to look at ____, and women tend to look at ____.

In a well-known study conducted in the 1950s, social psychologist Leon Festinger and colleagues analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in one of the dormitories at MIT. The researchers found that strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

The social psychological "need to belong" seems to be present ____.

Research has demonstrated that being relatively sociable and having close friends is ____ with developing colds and flu.

Most people find it ____ to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And most people ____ leave or end such relationships.

Persisting in romantic, courtship, or other behaviors that frighten the rejector in the relationship is called ____.

How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?

In attraction research, the propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to be relatively attracted to others who ____.

People with relatively symmetric faces and bodies are generally seen as more attractive than others. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this symmetry effect?

The force that causes people to want to be together and form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Which of the following is one of the typical responses that people show in the aftermath of social rejection?

Familiarity and repeated exposure can sometimes make bad things worse. What does this idea best illustrate?

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of the ____.

The novel, The Prince of Tides, portrays the consequences of rejection ____.

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is ____.

Explain the emotional differences between a person who is experiencing unrequited love and the person who is rejecting that individual.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

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When men and women are in a room together, men tend to look at , and women tend to look at .

Most people find it to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And most people leave or end such relationships.