Question 1

You are likely to work hardest to like the new neighbors who

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The correct answer is A because people are more likely to work hardest to like new neighbors who moved in down the block from them. This is because these neighbors are more likely to be seen as part of the community and are more likely to interact with the person on a regular basis.

Question 2

Roland and Marcus have been best friends for years.According to the text,which of the following is the most significant factor in the durability of their friendship?

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The text states that "they bonded over their shared love of basketball and video games." This indicates that their friendship has lasted due to their similarity in interests, making choice C the most significant factor. Equity and proximity are also important factors in maintaining friendships, but they are not mentioned in the text as contributing to the durability of Roland and Marcus's friendship. Physical attractiveness is not a significant factor in the maintenance of friendships.

Question 3

In speed dating,people meet a succession of prospective partners,each for a short period.As a result,their choices for future contact become ________ superficial.If women at a speed-dating event stay seated while the men circulate,men wish for future contact with ________ of their speed dates than do women.

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In speed dating, the brief interactions lead to more superficial choices. When men circulate, they tend to wish for future contact with more of their dates compared to women.

Question 4

Which theory best explains why the excitement that lingers after a frightening event can facilitate passionate love?

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The two-factor theory suggests that emotional experiences involve a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. In the case of romantic relationships, the physiological arousal that occurs during a frightening event can be misattributed to romantic attraction, leading to passionate feelings towards the person who was present during the event.

Question 5

Which statement about companionate love is true?

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Companionate love involves feelings of intimacy and affectionate attachment, which tend to grow slowly throughout a relationship as partners get to know each other better and build trust and emotional closeness. It is different from passionate love, which has a rapid onset and more intense, physical attraction. While passionate love may fade over time, companionate love can continue to deepen and strengthen throughout a long-term relationship.

Question 6

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that men are more likely than women to

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Research shows that men tend to judge women's physical attractiveness based on their youthful appearance, while women tend to focus more on other qualities such as personality and status. Men are also more likely to rate themselves as less physically attractive than women, and are more vocal about their dissatisfaction with their appearance. However, there is no evidence that suggests men are more likely to deny the importance of physical attractiveness in their dating preferences, or that they are more likely to marry someone less physically attractive than themselves.

Question 7

Which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to be selected by another for a future date at a speed-dating gathering?

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People who have a fear of rejection are often hesitant and may not come off as confident or attractive during a speed-dating event. This may turn off potential dates who are looking for someone who is self-assured and outgoing. Therefore, Thomas is the least likely to be selected. Alicia, Roberto, and Sandy all possess attractive qualities that may draw interest from other participants.

Question 8

Our first impressions of those we meet are most likely to be determined by their

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Research suggests that physical appearance is the primary factor that influences our first impressions of others.

Question 9

Michelle and Janice are high school friends.Michelle helps Janice with her studies,and Janice,who is a popular cheerleader,brings Michelle with her to various social gatherings.This mutually beneficial relationship can best be explained by

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The answer of Michelle and Janice are high school friends.Michelle...

Question 10

Olivia,a 21-year-old university student,is quiet,relaxed,reflective,and politically liberal.Research suggests that she would most likely become a good friend of

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Research suggests that people tend to be attracted to and form friendships with others who are similar to them in personality traits, values, and beliefs. Olivia is described as quiet, relaxed, reflective, and politically liberal. Therefore, it is likely that she would be drawn to someone who shares similar characteristics, such as being reflective and quiet like Philip, rather than someone who is talkative and assertive like Cody or Pancho, or someone who is only politically liberal and assertive like Thor.

Question 11

________ is an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another,usually present at the beginning of a love relationship.

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Passionate love is an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship. Companionate love is a deep, affectionate, and committed love that occurs over time, whereas equity love is a type of love characterized by equal give-and-take between partners. Altruism involves selfless concern for the welfare of others, but is not necessarily related to romantic love.

Question 12

In investigating the impact of physical arousal on passionate love,researchers arranged for an attractive woman to briefly interact with men who had recently

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The experience of crossing a swaying footbridge triggers physical arousal due to the fear and anxiety it induces. This type of arousal can be misattributed to the attractive woman, leading to heightened feelings of passionate love in the men who interacted with her shortly after crossing the bridge. This phenomenon is known as the two-factor theory of emotion and has been demonstrated in several studies.

Question 13

Andrea is a first-year college student living on the ninth floor of a residence hall.By the end of the year,she is most likely to be friends with

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Finding friendship with someone who shares similar values and interests is a common way for individuals to form strong friendships. Additionally, since Michelle is also a fellow first-year student, there is a greater likelihood that she and Andrea will have more opportunities to bond and spend time together compared to students living in different buildings or who are involved with other extracurricular activities.

Question 14

We are likely to prefer as friends those who are similar to us in

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We are likely to prefer as friends those who are similar to us in any of these areas, including attitudes, intelligence, age, interests, values, and background. Shared characteristics create an opportunity for understanding, connection, and mutual interests, which can enhance the quality of friendship.

Question 15

As passionate love matures into a calm and steady companionate love,the bonding of two partners is most likely to be facilitated by

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Oxytocin, also known as the "bonding hormone," is released during physical touch and sexual intimacy. It plays a crucial role in facilitating pair bonding and affectionate behavior between partners in a long-term relationship. As passionate love matures into companionate love, oxytocin becomes increasingly important in maintaining the bond between partners.

Question 16

The two-factor theory of emotion specifically suggests that passionate love can be facilitated by

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that emotions are based on a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. In the case of passionate love, the theory suggests that physical arousal can contribute to the experience of love. This is because when people experience strong physical arousal (like a racing heart or sweaty palms), they tend to label their emotional experience as passionate love, which can facilitate romantic feelings towards someone else.

Question 17

Compared with others,strikingly attractive people make a ________ favorable impression on potential employers,and they are ________ likely to perceive praise for their work as sincere.

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Strikingly attractive people will make a more favorable impression on potential employers, as they are perceived as more competent and socially skilled. However, they are also less likely to perceive praise for their work as sincere, as it may be attributed to their physical appearance rather than their actual abilities.

Question 18

Liking those who share and validate our attitudes is best explained in terms of

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Question 19

While driving his girlfriend to work,Nate narrowly avoided a collision with another car.Moments later,he experienced an unusually warm glow of affection for his girlfriend.His romantic reaction is best explained in terms of

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Nate's emotional reaction can be best explained by the two-factor theory of emotion, which suggests that emotions are a result of both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of the situation. The narrowly avoided collision likely caused a physiological arousal in Nate, and his brain interpreted that arousal as romantic affection towards his girlfriend.

Question 20

Most people who meet Omar consider him to be attractive.However,according to the research,his level of physical attractiveness is not related to his

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Quiz 11: Social Psychology