Question 1

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia and anxiety 
B)  personality disorders 
C)  unstable employment histories, higher rates of divorce, and fewer close friends 
D)  pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders 
A)  insomnia and anxiety 
B)  personality disorders 
C)  unstable employment histories, higher rates of divorce, and fewer close friends 
D)  pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders

Question 2

June is a voluptuous woman who is a little on the plump side. She is going on a blind date next week, and wants to make sure the date perceives her as very attractive, particularly with respect to her body size. If she wants her date to rate her as the most attractive, June should make sure the date is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  before dinner, when her date is likely to be hungry 
B)  after dinner, when her date is likely to be full 
C)  during dinner, when her date is enjoying food 
D)  scheduled at any time of day, as the time of day will not affect his ratings of her attractiveness 
A)  before dinner, when her date is likely to be hungry 
B)  after dinner, when her date is likely to be full 
C)  during dinner, when her date is enjoying food 
D)  scheduled at any time of day, as the time of day will not affect his ratings of her attractiveness

Question 3

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive tendency to avoid offending others 
B)  complete disinterest in social interactions 
C)  expectation of being rejected by others 
D)  complete lack of emotional intelligence 
A)  obsessive tendency to avoid offending others 
B)  complete disinterest in social interactions 
C)  expectation of being rejected by others 
D)  complete lack of emotional intelligence

Question 4

How do social psychologists define the "need to belong?" How common is it? What evidence is there that this is a real "need"?

Accepted Answer

a. Possible Response Points:
 i. Social

Question 5

Compared to others, people who identify themselves as lonely tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eat well and drink moderately in anticipation of future interactions 
B)  cope with stress better because they can focus on the issue more 
C)  take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries 
D)  have poorer social skills 
A)  eat well and drink moderately in anticipation of future interactions 
B)  cope with stress better because they can focus on the issue more 
C)  take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries 
D)  have poorer social skills

Question 6

As defined in the text, social acceptance is the opposite of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social exclusion 
B)  loneliness 
C)  independence 
D)  attraction 
A)  social exclusion 
B)  loneliness 
C)  independence 
D)  attraction

Question 7

Tom's new girlfriend, Elise, 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. Tom is starting to think that this is a sign that Elise might just not be the right person for him. What would a social psychologist say?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the social allergy effect. 
B)  It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the bad apple effect. 
C)  It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the social inoculation effect. 
D)  It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the relationship immunity effect. 
A)  It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the social allergy effect. 
B)  It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the bad apple effect. 
C)  It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the social inoculation effect. 
D)  It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the relationship immunity effect.

Question 8

According to ____, if a man wants a woman to like him more, then buying her flowers or candy can be an effective strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  the social allergy effect 
B)  reinforcement theory 
C)  the Coolidge effect 
D)  the matching hypothesis 
A)  the social allergy effect 
B)  reinforcement theory 
C)  the Coolidge effect 
D)  the matching hypothesis

Question 9

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone levels in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually dip after men reach their early twenties. 
B)  They are usually constant throughout life. 
C)  They do not appear to be associated with sex drive. 
D)  They do not appear to be associated with risk-taking behavior. 
A)  They usually dip after men reach their early twenties. 
B)  They are usually constant throughout life. 
C)  They do not appear to be associated with sex drive. 
D)  They do not appear to be associated with risk-taking behavior.

Question 10

Social exclusion can also be called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social exclusion can also be called ____________________....

Question 11

According to social psychological research, when do people tend to be more attracted to others who are dissimilar to them than to others who are similar to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost never 
B)  Almost all the time 
C)  When it comes to romantic relationships, but not friendships 
D)  When it comes to friendships, but not romantic relationships 
A)  Almost never 
B)  Almost all the time 
C)  When it comes to romantic relationships, but not friendships 
D)  When it comes to friendships, but not romantic relationships

Question 12

Suppose that you are competing in the Olympic games on the U.S. gymnastics team, and you find out that one of the U.S. gymnasts (Betty) and one of the French gymnasts (Beatrice) recently failed a drug test. Research suggests that you will tend to socially reject both of them. However, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  you will probably judge Betty more harshly than you will judge Beatrice 
B)  you will probably judge Beatrice more harshly than you will judge Betty 
C)  you will probably judge Betty and Beatrice equally harshly 
D)  you will probably judge Betty more harshly if you are a drug-user yourself, but you will judge Beatrice more harshly if you are not 
A)  you will probably judge Betty more harshly than you will judge Beatrice 
B)  you will probably judge Beatrice more harshly than you will judge Betty 
C)  you will probably judge Betty and Beatrice equally harshly 
D)  you will probably judge Betty more harshly if you are a drug-user yourself, but you will judge Beatrice more harshly if you are not

Question 13

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship 
B)  that the person is not investing as much as they are in the relationship 
C)  that the person is disappointed in them 
D)  that the person is angry with them 
A)  that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship 
B)  that the person is not investing as much as they are in the relationship 
C)  that the person is disappointed in them 
D)  that the person is angry with them

Question 14

According to the so-called "what is beautiful is good" effect, people tend to assume that physically attractive people are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  similar to them in terms of interests and general likeability 
B)  similar to them in terms of attractiveness 
C)  superior to others in terms of moral character 
D)  superior to others in terms of a wide range of factors-intelligence, popularity, sexual warmth, etc. 
A)  similar to them in terms of interests and general likeability 
B)  similar to them in terms of attractiveness 
C)  superior to others in terms of moral character 
D)  superior to others in terms of a wide range of factors-intelligence, popularity, sexual warmth, etc.

Question 15

Tye frequently experiences social rejection by his peers. If he is like most people, on these occasions he is most likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  skip dinner altogether 
B)  eat an exceptionally "junky" dinner 
C)  eat an exceptionally healthy dinner 
D)  eat as he normally would 
A)  skip dinner altogether 
B)  eat an exceptionally "junky" dinner 
C)  eat an exceptionally healthy dinner 
D)  eat as he normally would

Question 16

Another term for "unrequited love" is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unreciprocated love 
B)  passionate love 
C)  ambiguous love 
D)  puppy love 
A)  unreciprocated love 
B)  passionate love 
C)  ambiguous love 
D)  puppy love

Question 17

To feel a sense of ____________________, people need regular social contact and a relationship framework characterized by mutual concern for each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To feel a sense of ____________________, people...

Question 18

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness" 
B)  Being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks 
C)  Showing a high degree of self-regulation 
D)  Being especially attuned to social cues and information about others 
A)  Experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness" 
B)  Being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks 
C)  Showing a high degree of self-regulation 
D)  Being especially attuned to social cues and information about others

Question 19

Research on clothing and attractiveness indicates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  men who are dressed expensively are trying to show off their bodies as sex objects 
B)  men who are dressed expensively are rated as effeminate 
C)  men who are dressed expensively are trying to display wealth and status 
D)  men who are dressed inexpensively are rated the most masculine 
A)  men who are dressed expensively are trying to show off their bodies as sex objects 
B)  men who are dressed expensively are rated as effeminate 
C)  men who are dressed expensively are trying to display wealth and status 
D)  men who are dressed inexpensively are rated the most masculine

Question 20

According to the text, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force driving prosocial behavior. 
B)  The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force holding together groups and families. 
C)  Negative, deviant behavior is more socially contagious than positive, "good" behavior. 
D)  Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior. 
A)  The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force driving prosocial behavior. 
B)  The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force holding together groups and families. 
C)  Negative, deviant behavior is more socially contagious than positive, "good" behavior. 
D)  Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior.

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report ____.

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

How do social psychologists define the "need to belong?" How common is it? What evidence is there that this is a real "need"?

Compared to others, people who identify themselves as lonely tend to ____.

As defined in the text, social acceptance is the opposite of ____.

According to ____, if a man wants a woman to like him more, then buying her flowers or candy can be an effective strategy.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone levels in men?

Social exclusion can also be called ____________________.

According to social psychological research, when do people tend to be more attracted to others who are dissimilar to them than to others who are similar to them?

Suppose that you are competing in the Olympic games on the U.S. gymnastics team, and you find out that one of the U.S. gymnasts (Betty) and one of the French gymnasts (Beatrice) recently failed a drug test. Research suggests that you will tend to socially reject both of them. However, ____.

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person ____.

According to the so-called "what is beautiful is good" effect, people tend to assume that physically attractive people are ____.

Tye frequently experiences social rejection by his peers. If he is like most people, on these occasions he is most likely to ____.

Another term for "unrequited love" is ____.

To feel a sense of ____________________, people need regular social contact and a relationship framework characterized by mutual concern for each other.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Research on clothing and attractiveness indicates that ____.

According to the text, which of the following is FALSE?

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Exam 11: Attraction and Exclusion

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report ____.

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

How do social psychologists define the "need to belong?" How common is it? What evidence is there that this is a real "need"?

Compared to others, people who identify themselves as lonely tend to ____.

As defined in the text, social acceptance is the opposite of ____.

According to ____, if a man wants a woman to like him more, then buying her flowers or candy can be an effective strategy.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding testosterone levels in men?

Social exclusion can also be called ____________________.

According to social psychological research, when do people tend to be more attracted to others who are dissimilar to them than to others who are similar to them?

Suppose that you are competing in the Olympic games on the U.S. gymnastics team, and you find out that one of the U.S. gymnasts (Betty) and one of the French gymnasts (Beatrice) recently failed a drug test. Research suggests that you will tend to socially reject both of them. However, ____.

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person ____.

According to the so-called "what is beautiful is good" effect, people tend to assume that physically attractive people are ____.

Tye frequently experiences social rejection by his peers. If he is like most people, on these occasions he is most likely to ____.

Another term for "unrequited love" is ____.

To feel a sense of ____________________, people need regular social contact and a relationship framework characterized by mutual concern for each other.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Research on clothing and attractiveness indicates that ____.

According to the text, which of the following is FALSE?

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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