Deck 39: A: Reading

Question 1

Finkel and Eastwick used several dependent variables to assess the degree of liking experienced by the participants in the speed dating situation. Which of the following was not a dependent variable used in this study?

A) would (''yes'') or would not (''no'') be interested in seeing each partner again
B) the degree to which they experienced self-confidence on that date
C) romantic chemistry with that partner
D) romantic desire for that partner
E) All of these measures were used in the study.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Finkel and Eastwick found that romantic interest was highest when:

A) the person approaching was considered physically attractive.
B) males approached females.
C) females approached males.
D) anyone approached (whether the person was male or female).

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Finkel and Eastwick tested the hypothesis that when looking for a romantic partner:

A) heterosexual women tend to be more selective than heterosexual men.
B) heterosexual men tend to be more selective than heterosexual women
C) heterosexual men tend to be more selective than homosexual men.
D) heterosexual women tend to be more selective than homosexual women.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Finkel and Eastwick manipulated selectivity in the speed dating situation by:

A) having people stand at some events and seated at other events.
B) giving women more "profile" information about the men than the men were given about the women.
C) having males approach females half the time and women approach men half the time.
D) shortening the length of time for each interview for half of the sessions.