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

Susan Andersen and Sandra Bem (1981)conducted a variation of the getting-acquainted telephone study by Mark Snyder,Elizabeth Decker Tanke,and Ellen Berscheid (1977).Andersen and Bern provided attractive and unattractive photos of men to women who interacted with men at the other end of a telephone.When the women thought that the men with whom they were speaking were the men in the photos,

Consider the following things that a person might experience in a relationship: financial security,emotional support,social status.According to Caryl Rusbult's (1983)investment theory of love,these things that might be lost were the relationship to end are called

Although Barbara's relationship with James provides relatively few rewards compared to the costs,Barbara has come to expect that most relationships are difficult and costly.Thus,although Barbara holds a ____,she is unlikely to abandon her relationship with James.

The concept of ____ distance refers to certain aspects of architectural design that make it more likely that some people will come into contact with each other more often than with other people.

"Speed-dating" among Indians and Pakistanis in London

The ____ approach to interpersonal relationships addresses the kinds of bonds we form with our caregivers early in life.

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

Recall that Elaine Hatfield (Walster)and her colleagues (1966)randomly paired incoming students for a first- year orientation dance.They found that men ____

According to research conducted by Michael Cunningham and his colleagues (1986,1995),there is overlap in what men and women find attractive in the opposite sex.For example,both men and women find ____ attractive in members of the opposite sex.

Research examining the "what is beautiful is good" stereotype cross-culturally has found that

Brian has had many girlfriends in his life,mostly because he feels unable to comfortably commit to any one person.As soon as a relationship begins to get serious,he feels trapped and puts up barriers to his partner.His girlfriends always want him to make a bigger commitment than he is comfortable making.Brian's attachment style is best described as ____.

Consider the following relationship scenario: You've had some pretty good relationships in the past.Your new friend James has introduced you to a number of wonderful interests: obscure Tarantino films,visits to museums,Thai food,and hang-gliding.Still,if there's one thing about James that drives you crazy,it's that he never stops talking,and will actually change his position on issues just to bait you into an argument.You argue more with James than with just about anyone else you know,and you frequently end up with your feelings hurt.In fact,you find yourself wondering whether James's roommate Rick wouldn't make a better friend.He's interesting,does fun things,and he doesn't seem to relish arguments nearly as much as James does.Now,analyze this scenario from a social-exchange perspective.What are the rewards,costs,comparison level,and comparison level for alternatives? What's likely to happen in this case?

Recall that when Judith Langlois and Lori Roggman (1990)reviewed the literature on standards of beauty across cultures,they found that the attractiveness ratings among participants of all different races and ethnicities ranged from .66 to .93.These relatively large positive correlations suggest that

Keeping in mind Robin Akert's (19958)research on the dissolution of romantic relationships,what strategy should you pursue the next time you are faced with a romantic breakup?

Consider the following piece of folk wisdom: "Opposites attract." The social-psychological concept of ____ is most closely related to this truism.

When Leon Festinger and his colleagues studied friendship patterns among married couples in an apartment complex at MIT,they found that people who lived at the foot of the stairs or near mailboxes had more friends on upper floors than did other people who lived on the first floor.This illustrates the power of ____ to influence friendship patterns.

____ theory holds that people are happiest in their relationships when their rewards and costs are comparable to the rewards and costs of their partners.

Mike has recently broken up with his girlfriend Maura.According to research conducted by Robin Akert (1998),over the next few weeks,Mike likely to experience

Leon Festinger,Stanley Schachter,and Kurt Back (1950)traced friendship formations among couples in an apartment complex at MIT.They found that residents were most likely to be friends with people

Sheila is considered to be very attractive by both men and women.Which of the following features is she most likely to have?