Question 1

Which of the following statements about overweight people in our society is false?&#10;A)Overweight persons have been discriminated against when applying for jobs.&#10;B)Overweight persons are often seen as having deeper character flaws.&#10;C)Overweight persons are given less physical space during interaction.&#10;D)Overweight people are somewhat less likely to marry than those of normal weight.

Accepted Answer

C) Overweight persons are given less physical space during interaction. This statement is false because typically, societal biases against overweight individuals do not manifest as giving them less physical space during interactions. Instead, discrimination often takes the form of negative judgments about their character, abilities, or attractiveness.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about responses to height is true?&#10;A)Short people are perceived as more persuasive.&#10;B)Short men have been found to have more difficulty getting hired.&#10;C)Tall women are perceived as having more job authority.&#10;D)People of high status are often perceived as being shorter than they actually are.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that short men have more difficulty getting hired and have lower earnings compared to taller men. The other statements are not supported by research.

Question 3

Physically attractive patients in hospitals are visited less,remain hospitalized longer,and are judged as less pleasant than less attractive patients.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that physically attractive patients often receive more social attention and positive assessments of their personality and are likely to be visited more often than less attractive patients. This contradicts the statement provided.

Question 4

Lydia volunteers for the American Heart Association raising funds for defibrillator machines.Research tells her she will appear most persuasive dressed __________.&#10;A)in a business suit&#10;B)in a T shirt and jeans&#10;C)in nursing scrubs&#10;D)in a school uniform

Accepted Answer

Lydia's cause is related to healthcare, so dressing in nursing scrubs would make her appear most credible and knowledgeable about the cause she is promoting. A business suit may appear too formal or unapproachable, while a T-shirt and jeans may appear too casual and not serious enough about the cause. A school uniform may also not be appropriate as it is not related to the cause.

Question 5

Which of the following findings about general physical attractiveness is false?&#10;A)Children as young as two or three months look longer at attractive faces than they do unattractive ones.&#10;B)Teachers tend to see attractive children as less socially skilled than unattractive children.&#10;C)Teachers attribute negative actions of unattractive children to enduring personality flaws,rather than temporary bad behaviors.&#10;D)Physical attractiveness is seen as an indicator of a person's background and personality.

Accepted Answer

Teachers actually tend to see attractive children as more socially skilled than unattractive children, which can have negative consequences for unattractive children who may be overlooked or underestimated in social situations.

Question 6

Select the statement which best defines the &#34;matching hypothesis.&#34;&#10;A)People choose clothing and hairstyles that match their levels of self-esteem.&#10;B)People generally choose mates who match their own level of attractiveness.&#10;C)As couples get older,they spend more time wearing similar clothing.&#10;D)Women are more inclined to post positively-enhanced self-photos on dating sites.

Accepted Answer

The matching hypothesis suggests that people tend to choose romantic partners with a level of physical attractiveness that is similar to their own. This is based on the idea that people are more likely to approach and be approached by those who they perceive as being in their "league" in terms of attractiveness.

Question 7

Research about our bodies generally shows that&#10;A)women tend to be more conscious about their weight than men.&#10;B)women seem to think men prefer thinner women than men actually report.&#10;C)men seem to think women prefer bigger men than women actually report.&#10;D)all of the above are true.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that all of these statements are true. Studies reveal that women, in general, are more conscious about their weight than men. Research has also shown that women often perceive that men prefer thinner women than what men actually report. Similarly, men tend to think that women prefer bigger men than what women actually report.

Question 8

Research to date suggests that physical attractiveness guarantees high self-esteem and happiness in people.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that physical attractiveness does not guarantee high self-esteem and happiness in people. While attractive people may initially receive certain advantages in life, their self-esteem and happiness are influenced by a range of factors including their personality, social support, and life experiences. It is important to recognize that physical appearance is not the only determinant of well-being.

Question 9

People are generally good at distinguishing familiar and unfamiliar scents when numerous competing stimuli are present.

Accepted Answer

Humans generally struggle with identifying specific scents in the presence of numerous competing stimuli, as our olfactory system is not as adept at distinguishing between complex mixtures of odors compared to our abilities with visual or auditory stimuli.

Question 10

Wedding bands,glasses,tattoos,and body jewelry are examples of __________.&#10;A)emblems&#10;B)adaptors&#10;C)endometers&#10;D)artifacts

Accepted Answer

Wedding bands, glasses, tattoos, and body jewelry are all examples of artifacts, which are objects or materials created or modified by humans and used to communicate information about their culture or society. Emblems refer to symbols or signifiers used to represent something or someone, while adaptors are nonverbal behaviors used to cope with stress or discomfort. Endometers are devices used to measure the inside diameter of a tube or cavity.

Question 11

Research has found that interaction does change our perception of physical attractiveness.What behavior was found to positively influence perception of physical attractiveness?&#10;A)not always agreeing&#10;B)having a sense of humor&#10;C)avoiding mimicking others' behavior&#10;D)ensuring the exchange was at least one half hour long

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has found that interaction does change...

Question 12

Attractive job applicants are less likely to be negatively evaluated by a same-sex interviewer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Attractive job applicants are less likely to...

Question 13

In court,attractive defendants normally receive shorter sentences than less attractive defendants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In court,attractive defendants normally receive shorter sentences...

Question 14

Faces reflecting the statistical average of a population are viewed as more physically attractive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Faces reflecting the statistical average of a...

Question 15

Keane has been hired as a waiter at a local Applebee's restaurant.He shows up for work dressed as he would for the grunge band he plays guitar in.What does relevant research have to say about Keane's attire?

A)His clothing will have little impact in his job setting.
B)Keane has chosen correctly for his job setting.
C)He will be regarded most positively by those dressed similarly.
D)First impressions are not important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keane has been hired as a waiter...

Question 16

Julie is typically tense,shy,and self-conscious.According to studies on personality and body type,which body type would you expect Julie to have?&#10;A)ectomorph&#10;B)endomorph&#10;C)mesomorph&#10;D)isomorph

Accepted Answer

The answer of Julie is typically tense,shy,and self-conscious.According to studies...

Deck 6: The Effects of Physical Characteristics on Human Communication