Question 1

When selecting our mates for life, ______.&#10;A) we tend to select the most attractive partners possible&#10;B) we tend to choose our social opposites when it comes to beauty&#10;C) we tend to select partners who are comparable to our own level of attractiveness&#10;D) we tend to select partners who are clearly below our own level of attractiveness

Accepted Answer

Research in social psychology suggests that people often select mates who are similar to themselves in terms of attractiveness, a phenomenon known as "matching hypothesis." This indicates that individuals tend to choose partners who are comparable to their own level of attractiveness rather than selecting the most attractive partners possible, their social opposites, or those clearly below their own level of attractiveness.

Question 2

In the fashion industry, &#34;plus&#34; sizing refers to ______.&#10;A) size large and extra-large&#10;B) size 6 and over&#10;C) size 12 and over&#10;D) None of these choices are correct, fashion doesn't acknowledge plus sizing.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The ideal body type for women ______.&#10;A) has changed very little over time&#10;B) can vary greatly across racial/ethnic groups&#10;C) is remarkably similar to the ideal for men&#10;D) has become much more realistic with the rise of the political power of women

Accepted Answer

The ideal body type for women varies significantly across different racial and ethnic groups, reflecting diverse cultural standards and preferences.

Question 4

Choose the false statement: Studies show that ______.&#10;A) people prefer the company of physically attractive people over unattractive people&#10;B) physical attractiveness has no impact on hiring practices&#10;C) attractive babies are held, cuddled, kissed, and talked to more frequently than are unattractive babies&#10;D) we assume that physically attractive people also have great personalities and happy, successful lives

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that physical attractiveness can influence hiring decisions, suggesting that attractiveness does indeed impact hiring practices, contrary to what option B states.

Question 5

Beauty ______.&#10;A) can be thought of as a form of cultural capital&#10;B) tends not to be correlated with income&#10;C) really is only skin deep&#10;D) is ultimately tied to universal standards embraced by all cultures

Accepted Answer

Beauty can indeed be considered a form of cultural capital because it can provide individuals with social advantages and opportunities that are valued differently across various societies, reflecting the cultural and social contexts in which they are situated. This concept goes beyond the superficial understanding of beauty, recognizing its role in social mobility and access to certain social circles.

Question 6

Our behaviors and interactions with others repeatedly show us that ______.&#10;A) appearance norms are so varied that they do not have much influence over us&#10;B) internal beauty is valued more than external beauty&#10;C) what lies within us is more important than our appearances&#10;D) appearance is an extremely important social resource

Accepted Answer

Appearance plays a significant role in social interactions and perceptions, acting as a social resource that can influence opportunities, relationships, and how individuals are treated by others.

Question 7

In their chapter on beauty and appearance norms, Ruane and Cerulo argue that ______.&#10;A) American culture puts very little emphasis on physical appearance&#10;B) beauty is an important aspect of one's cultural capital&#10;C) appearance has little to do with our core identity&#10;D) beauty really is only skin deep

Accepted Answer

Ruane and Cerulo discuss how beauty and appearance are significant aspects of cultural capital, meaning they are valued and can influence social mobility, opportunities, and how individuals are perceived within a culture.

Question 8

Ruane and Cerulo use the discussion of beauty and appearance norms to ______.&#10;A) show the importance of material culture&#10;B) illustrate the idea of cultural inconsistency&#10;C) illustrate the idea of culture lag&#10;D) challenge Cooley's concept of the looking glass self

Accepted Answer

Ruane and Cerulo discuss beauty and appearance norms to illustrate the idea of cultural inconsistency, highlighting how societal norms and values can conflict or change over time, leading to inconsistencies in what is considered beautiful or acceptable in appearance.

Question 9

Cooley's &#34;looking glass self&#34; argues that one's self concept is ______.&#10;A) a reflection of those around us&#10;B) as fragile as a looking glass&#10;C) functions as a carnival mirror&#10;D) None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Cooley's "looking glass self" theory posits that individuals form their self-concept based on how they believe others perceive them, essentially seeing themselves as a reflection of those around them.

Question 10

A parent admonishes a child for not saying thank-you after receiving a gift from grandma. The parent's action illustrates ______.&#10;A) primary socialization&#10;B) reverse socialization&#10;C) anticipatory socialization&#10;D) desocialization

Accepted Answer

Primary socialization occurs when a child learns the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. In this case, the parent is teaching the child the cultural norm of expressing gratitude when receiving a gift.

Question 11

When we expect that handsome men or beautiful women are happy, intelligent, or well placed, we pave the way for expectation to become reality. This is called ______.&#10;A) the halo effect&#10;B) political correctness&#10;C) a self-fulfilling prophecy&#10;D) cultural inconsistency

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Standards of attractiveness can vary by race and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep