Question 1

Rebecca Curtis and Kim Miller (1986)assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was given "special" information that actually changed his or her behaviour.Results of their experiment reveal that when

Accepted Answer

The study found that when one member of a pair was given "special" information that made them behave in a more likable way, their partner also behaved in a more likable way. This means that thinking someone likes us can actually influence our behavior and make us more likable.

Question 2

Elaine Hatfield (Walster)and her colleagues (1966)randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance.They found that men _______.

Accepted Answer

Elaine Hatfield's study found that both men and women valued physical attractiveness when paired for the orientation dance.

Question 3

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we will like someone is

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The answer of Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether...

Question 4

You are director of residential living at a large university and you have decided to take a scientific approach to roommate assignment.This year you are planning to construct a questionnaire to be completed by all new incoming students and to use students' responses to match roommates.Based on the work of Theodore Newcomb (1961),what question should you be sure to ask?

Accepted Answer

According to Theodore Newcomb's research, students are more likely to become friends and form positive relationships with those who have similar backgrounds and experiences. Asking about the size of their high school graduating class can give insight into their past social environment and help match them with a roommate who may have had a similar experience.

Question 5

Barbara,Britain,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Arthur.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that men often prefer women who are agreeable and supportive rather than independent and argumentative, so Melissa's strategy of trying to demonstrate her independence by disagreeing with Arthur may not be successful. However, the other strategies (presenting oneself as similar to Arthur, improving physical appearance, increasing physical proximity, and shared interests or classes) have all been shown to be effective in attraction, so it's possible that any of these strategies could be successful for the other women. The question does not provide sufficient information to determine which strategy is the most likely to be successful.

Question 6

The results of research on couple relationships in Kitchener-Waterloo (Murray and colleagues,2002)show that couples _______ the degree of similarity with their partner and this was _______ relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because the research found that couples overestimated the degree of similarity with their partner and this was predictive of relationship satisfaction.

Question 7

You've just moved into a new singles complex,where you have yet to meet anyone appealing.You're going to attend the first "mixer," and you want to increase the odds that any attractive single woman you meet will ask you on a date.Based on the results of a study conducted by Elaine Hatfield (Walster)and her colleagues (1966)you will be more successful in this endeavor if you

Accepted Answer

The study conducted by Elaine Hatfield and her colleagues in 1966 suggests that physical attractiveness is the most important factor in determining initial attraction, and thus, increasing one's own physical attractiveness would increase the likelihood of being asked out on a date. Therefore, making oneself look as attractive as possible would be the best choice in this scenario.

Question 8

According to research using a fake lie detector conducted at the University of Saskatchewan regarding the relation between physical attractiveness and liking,

Accepted Answer

The research findings suggest that people are aware that physical attractiveness influences their liking for others, but they may not want to admit it. The use of a fake lie detector during the study may have made participants more candid in their responses. The other answer choices are not supported by the given information.

Question 9

Paul Sergios and James Cody (1985)conducted a replication of the study by Elaine Hatfield (Walster)and her colleagues (1966),in which men and women were paired at random for a "blind date" dance.In their study,Sergios and Cody studied gay men.They found that

Accepted Answer

Sergios and Cody found that gay men, like heterosexuals, also place importance on physical attractiveness.

Question 10

Frank and Margaret have come to like one another.Why would this have occured according to the concept of complementarity?

Accepted Answer

Complementarity suggests that people are attracted to others who have traits that complement their own, such as a masochist being attracted to a sadist.

Question 11

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal liking refers to the concept that we tend to like people who like us in return. This can be a powerful determinant of our feelings toward someone, as we tend to feel more positive and open towards those who express positive feelings towards us. The other choices listed (complementarity, mere exposure effect, propinquity, similarity) are all factors that can influence attraction, but reciprocal liking specifically relates to the idea that our liking for someone is affected by their liking for us.

Question 12

According to the authors,one reason why similarity is so important to attraction is that we

Accepted Answer

The authors state that "we also believe that people who are similar to us will like us, which creates a self-fulfilling prophecy." This suggests that one reason why similarity is important to attraction is that we believe it will lead to mutual liking and reinforce our positive self-concept.

Question 13

There are several reasons why similarity is so important to attraction.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

While similarity can reduce anxiety, this is not necessarily one of the main reasons why it is important for attraction. The main reasons include feeling validated, understood, and appreciated for our characteristics and beliefs.

Question 14

The _______ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

Accepted Answer

The complementarity concept suggests that we are attracted to people who have different personality traits, interests, and abilities from our own because they complement and balance us out.

Question 15

Rebecca Curtis and Kim Miller (1986)assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was told that the other person liked him or her.Participants who were provided with this information actually behaved in more likable ways,and their partners,too,behaved in pleasant ways.These findings demonstrate that _______ may explain the power of reciprocal liking.

Accepted Answer

The experiment by Curtis and Miller suggests that the power of reciprocal liking can be explained by the self-fulfilling prophecy. The information provided to participants that the other person liked them may have altered their behavior and caused them to act in more likable ways, which in turn influenced their partner's behavior to also become more pleasant. This process is consistent with the principles of the self-fulfilling prophecy, where people's expectations and beliefs can shape their perceptions and actions, ultimately leading to the outcome they expected.

Question 16

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of _______ over the notion of _______.

Accepted Answer

The greatest amount of research supports the notion of similarity over the notion of complementarity, indicating that people are more likely to form relationships with others who are similar to themselves rather than with those who complement them.

Question 17

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and warm.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

Accepted Answer

Beatriz is expressive and warm, indicating that she values emotions and emotional expression. Therefore, she is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is also emotional and able to express their feelings.

Question 18

When Theodore Newcomb (1961)randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that _______ and _______ were powerful predictors of who became friends.

Accepted Answer

The study found that demographic similarity (similar backgrounds or interests) and attitude similarity were powerful predictors of who became friends. This is supported by the social psychology principle of homophily, which suggests that people are more likely to form friendships with those who are similar to themselves in some way. Physical attractiveness and the number of friends in common were not found to be as strong predictors in this study.

Question 19

When Elaine Hatfield (Walster)and her colleagues (1966)randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance,the partner's _______ characteristics determined whether the individuals expressed a desire to date that person again.

Accepted Answer

The study found that physical attractiveness was the most important factor in determining whether someone expressed interest in dating their dance partner again. Other characteristics, such as intelligence and similarity, did not have a significant impact on attraction in this particular study.

Question 20

According to the authors,what is one reason why similarity leads to attraction? We view agreement with another person as

Accepted Answer

When we find similarities with someone, it validates our own beliefs and values, which is personally satisfying and leads to a greater liking and attraction towards that person.

Quiz 9: Interpersonal Attraction

Rebecca Curtis and Kim Miller (1986) assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was given "special" information that actually changed his or her behaviour.Results of their experiment reveal that when

Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance.They found that men _______.

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we will like someone is

Barbara,Britain,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Arthur.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

The results of research on couple relationships in Kitchener-Waterloo (Murray and colleagues,2002) show that couples _ the degree of similarity with their partner and this was _ relationship satisfaction.

According to research using a fake lie detector conducted at the University of Saskatchewan regarding the relation between physical attractiveness and liking,

Paul Sergios and James Cody (1985) conducted a replication of the study by Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) ,in which men and women were paired at random for a "blind date" dance.In their study,Sergios and Cody studied gay men.They found that

Frank and Margaret have come to like one another.Why would this have occured according to the concept of complementarity?

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

According to the authors,one reason why similarity is so important to attraction is that we

There are several reasons why similarity is so important to attraction.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

The _______ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of _ over the notion of _.

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and warm.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that _ and _ were powerful predictors of who became friends.

When Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance,the partner's _______ characteristics determined whether the individuals expressed a desire to date that person again.

According to the authors,what is one reason why similarity leads to attraction? We view agreement with another person as

Quiz 9: Interpersonal Attraction

Rebecca Curtis and Kim Miller (1986) assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was given "special" information that actually changed his or her behaviour.Results of their experiment reveal that when

Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance.They found that men _______.

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we will like someone is

Barbara,Britain,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Arthur.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

The results of research on couple relationships in Kitchener-Waterloo (Murray and colleagues,2002) show that couples _______ the degree of similarity with their partner and this was _______ relationship satisfaction.

According to research using a fake lie detector conducted at the University of Saskatchewan regarding the relation between physical attractiveness and liking,

Paul Sergios and James Cody (1985) conducted a replication of the study by Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) ,in which men and women were paired at random for a "blind date" dance.In their study,Sergios and Cody studied gay men.They found that

Frank and Margaret have come to like one another.Why would this have occured according to the concept of complementarity?

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

According to the authors,one reason why similarity is so important to attraction is that we

There are several reasons why similarity is so important to attraction.Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

The _______ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of _______ over the notion of _______.

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and warm.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that _______ and _______ were powerful predictors of who became friends.

When Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) randomly paired incoming students for a first-year orientation dance,the partner's _______ characteristics determined whether the individuals expressed a desire to date that person again.

According to the authors,what is one reason why similarity leads to attraction? We view agreement with another person as

The results of research on couple relationships in Kitchener-Waterloo (Murray and colleagues,2002) show that couples _ the degree of similarity with their partner and this was _ relationship satisfaction.

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of _ over the notion of _.

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that _ and _ were powerful predictors of who became friends.