Question 1

Jen is more in love with Stan today than the day she married him.According to research on the relationship between love and perceived attractiveness,

Accepted Answer

A)  Jen probably finds Stan to be more attractive today than the day she married him.
B)  Jen probably finds Stan to be less attractive today than the day she married him.
C)  Stan probably finds Jen less attractive today than the day he married her.
D)  Stan and Jen probably see each other as equally attractive.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Amber just moved to a new town and is eager to make friends.When given the choice,she should select an apartment

Accepted Answer

A)  at the back of the complex.
B)  that is an end unit.
C)  near the mailboxes.
D)  away from the main office.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing,positive interactions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the need to belong.
B)  pragma.
C)  mere exposure.
D)  reward theory of attraction.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

According to research on the contrast effect,who is most likely to feel less attractive after viewing a dominant and successful person of the same sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  men
B)  women
C)  racial/ethnic majorities
D)  racial/ethnic minoritiesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Research on physical attractiveness has demonstrated all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  three-month old infants prefer attractive faces.
B)  teachers perceive unattractive children as less intelligent.
C)  teachers show less warmth and tact when disciplining unattractive children.
D)  people perceive physically attractive people to be more honest than less-attractive people.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

According to Elliot Aronson,"as a relationship ripens toward greater intimacy,what becomes increasingly important is ___________."

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of conflict
B)  consistent praise
C)  autonomy
D)  authenticityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Each year Canada and the United States record _____ divorce/s for every _____ marriage/s.

Accepted Answer

A)  1;2
B)  2;1
C)  3;1
D)  2;2E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Rosalinda,who is attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status,marries Jorge,who is also attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status.Their relationship is best understood as an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the ingratiation effect.
B)  complementarity.
C)  the mere-exposure effect.
D)  the matching phenomenon.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

When unacquainted male-female pairs gazed intently for two minutes into each other's eyes for a research project,what was the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  They felt embarrassed.
B)  They felt unattracted to each other.
C)  They felt attraction and affection.
D)  They felt nothing.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Passionate love and loving attachment have all of the following elements in common except

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual understanding.
B)  giving support.
C)  physical affection.
D)  valuing the loved one.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Gangestad and his colleagues (2004) found that during ovulation,women show a heightened preference for men with

Accepted Answer

A)  feminine features.
B)  masculine features.
C)  a nice smile.
D)  long hair.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Research suggests that randomly assigned college roommates

Accepted Answer

A)  will most likely become friends.
B)  will likely be unhappy about the assignment and come to dislike each other.
C)  are as likely to become enemies as they are to become friends.
D)  will show initial attraction that fades over time.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Paula has just arrived as a new student on campus and does not know anyone.All else being equal,is she most likely to become friends with Joni who lives next door,with Kristy who lives two doors down,with Beth who lives three doors down,or with Heidi who lives in the room directly above hers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joni
B)  Kristy
C)  Beth
D)  HeidiE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Ruth is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale) ,but Naomi is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale) .Research suggests that if Ruth makes $35,000 a year on her job,Naomi will probably make _______ doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly less money
B)  the same amount
C)  more money
D)  significantly less moneyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

In studies at the University of Maryland,Clark and Mills found that tit-for-tat exchanges _______ people's liking for each other when _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  diminished;their relationship was relatively formal
B)  diminished;they sought true friendship
C)  boosted;they sought true friendship
D)  had no effect on;they sought true friendshipE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Spouses are more likely than random paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The _____ the similarity the _____ they are.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater;happier
B)  greater;longer married
C)  greater;more chance for divorce
D)  lesser;happierE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of these is NOT one of Rusbult and colleagues' (1986,1987,1998) three ways of coping with a failing relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  loyalty
B)  neglect
C)  voice
D)  pragmaE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

You feel obligated to vote in the next election,especially because you are usually the first one to complain about the incumbent president.However,you have not had the time to research the positions taken by the candidates.Social psychologists would confidently predict that you are likely to choose the candidate

Accepted Answer

A)  whom you find physically attractive.
B)  whose name you have heard most often.
C)  who resembles someone you know.
D)  who resembles someone you like.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Research on the two-factor theory of love supports which of the following conclusions?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
B)  "Arousal requires emotion."
C)  "Birds of a feather flock together."
D)  "Adrenaline makes the heart grow fonder."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People in equitable relationships report greater satisfaction than do people who are in inequitable relationships.
B)  People who perceive themselves as giving too much in their relationships may feel irritated.
C)  People who perceive themselves as receiving too much are content with their relationships.
D)  The person who is "overbenefited" in a relationship is generally less sensitive to the inequality than the person who is "under-benefiteD."E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Gangestad and his colleagues (2004) found that during ovulation,women show a heightened preference for men with

Correct Answer
verified

Research on the two-factor theory of love supports which of the following conclusions?

Correct Answer
verified

Ruth is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale) ,but Naomi is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale) .Research suggests that if Ruth makes $35,000 a year on her job,Naomi will probably make _______ doing the same job.

Correct Answer
verified

The motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing,positive interactions is called

Correct Answer
verified

When unacquainted male-female pairs gazed intently for two minutes into each other's eyes for a research project,what was the result?

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Which of these is NOT one of Rusbult and colleagues' (1986,1987,1998) three ways of coping with a failing relationship?

Correct Answer
verified

Amber just moved to a new town and is eager to make friends.When given the choice,she should select an apartment

Correct Answer
verified

Rosalinda,who is attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status,marries Jorge,who is also attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status.Their relationship is best understood as an example of

Correct Answer
verified

According to research on the contrast effect,who is most likely to feel less attractive after viewing a dominant and successful person of the same sex?

Correct Answer
verified

Spouses are more likely than random paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The _ the similarity the _ they are.

Correct Answer
verified

Jen is more in love with Stan today than the day she married him.According to research on the relationship between love and perceived attractiveness,

Correct Answer
verified

Passionate love and loving attachment have all of the following elements in common except

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Correct Answer
verified

Paula has just arrived as a new student on campus and does not know anyone.All else being equal,is she most likely to become friends with Joni who lives next door,with Kristy who lives two doors down,with Beth who lives three doors down,or with Heidi who lives in the room directly above hers?

Correct Answer
verified

Research on physical attractiveness has demonstrated all of the following except

Correct Answer
verified

Research suggests that randomly assigned college roommates

Correct Answer
verified

In studies at the University of Maryland,Clark and Mills found that tit-for-tat exchanges _ people's liking for each other when _.

Correct Answer
verified

Each year Canada and the United States record _ divorce/s for every _ marriage/s.

Correct Answer
verified

According to Elliot Aronson,"as a relationship ripens toward greater intimacy,what becomes increasingly important is ___________."

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Gangestad and his colleagues (2004) found that during ovulation,women show a heightened preference for men with

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Research on the two-factor theory of love supports which of the following conclusions?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Ruth is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale) ,but Naomi is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale) .Research suggests that if Ruth makes $35,000 a year on her job,Naomi will probably make _______ doing the same job.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing,positive interactions is called

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When unacquainted male-female pairs gazed intently for two minutes into each other's eyes for a research project,what was the result?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of these is NOT one of Rusbult and colleagues' (1986,1987,1998) three ways of coping with a failing relationship?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Amber just moved to a new town and is eager to make friends.When given the choice,she should select an apartment

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Rosalinda,who is attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status,marries Jorge,who is also attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status.Their relationship is best understood as an example of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to research on the contrast effect,who is most likely to feel less attractive after viewing a dominant and successful person of the same sex?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Spouses are more likely than random paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The _____ the similarity the _____ they are.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Jen is more in love with Stan today than the day she married him.According to research on the relationship between love and perceived attractiveness,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Passionate love and loving attachment have all of the following elements in common except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Paula has just arrived as a new student on campus and does not know anyone.All else being equal,is she most likely to become friends with Joni who lives next door,with Kristy who lives two doors down,with Beth who lives three doors down,or with Heidi who lives in the room directly above hers?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Research on physical attractiveness has demonstrated all of the following except

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Research suggests that randomly assigned college roommates

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In studies at the University of Maryland,Clark and Mills found that tit-for-tat exchanges _______ people's liking for each other when _______.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Each year Canada and the United States record _____ divorce/s for every _____ marriage/s.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to Elliot Aronson,"as a relationship ripens toward greater intimacy,what becomes increasingly important is ___________."

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Spouses are more likely than random paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The _ the similarity the _ they are.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

In studies at the University of Maryland,Clark and Mills found that tit-for-tat exchanges _ people's liking for each other when _.

Correct Answer
verified

Each year Canada and the United States record _ divorce/s for every _ marriage/s.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified