Question 1

When people describe themselves in personal advertisements,women often offer ________ and seek ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies and observations of personal advertisements have shown that women often offer attractiveness and seek status. This pattern reflects traditional gender roles and social expectations, where women's physical appearance is emphasized, and men's social and economic status is valued.

Question 2

You feel obligated to vote in the next election,especially,because you are usually the first one to complain about the incumbent president.However,you did not have the time to research the positions taken by the candidates.Social psychologists would confidently predict that you are likely to choose the candidate:

Accepted Answer

The mere exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things that are familiar to them. Therefore, if you have heard a candidate's name more often than others, you may be more likely to choose them simply because you are more familiar with them.

Question 3

The most responses to personal advertisements are likely to be received by ________.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that personal advertisements that emphasize income and education tend to receive more responses than those that emphasize physical attractiveness or athletic abilities. While kindness and sensitivity may also be desirable traits, they may be harder to convey in a brief personal ad.

Question 4

A stranger rides the same bus you do to school every day.According to the mere-exposure effect,as the days pass,you are most likely to view the stranger:

Accepted Answer

According to the mere-exposure effect, the more we are exposed to something or someone, the more we tend to like it. Therefore, as the days pass and the stranger becomes a familiar face on the daily bus ride, we are most likely to view them favorably.

Question 5

Rosalinda,who is attractive,intelligent,and high in social status,marries Jorge.He is also attractive,intelligent,and has a high social status.Their relationship is best understood as an example of:

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon suggests that people tend to form relationships with others who are equivalent in physical attractiveness, intelligence, and social status. Therefore, Rosalinda and Jorge's relationship is best understood as an example of the matching phenomenon.

Question 6

Research has shown that other things being equal,we guess ________ people are happier,sexually warmer,more outgoing,and more successful than others.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that physical attractiveness is often associated with positive characteristics such as being happier, having more social confidence, and being perceived as more successful. However, it is important to note that these associations are not always accurate or fair, as they can perpetuate beauty standards and biases.

Question 7

In the context of attractiveness and dating,which of the following is true of the findings of a worldwide BBC Internet survey of nearly 220,000 people?

Accepted Answer

Men, more than women, tend to prioritize physical attractiveness in a mate, a finding consistent across various studies, including large-scale surveys like the one conducted by the BBC.

Question 8

Kylie,a young professional,is in love with her colleague,Josh who is a handsome and athletic man.She assumes that he possesses other socially desirable characters,too.Kylie most likely exemplifies ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

Kylie is stereotyping Josh based on his physical attractiveness, assuming that he must possess other desirable traits as well. This is an example of a physical-attractiveness stereotype.

Question 9

Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the physical-attractiveness stereotype?

Accepted Answer

The physical-attractiveness stereotype implies that people who are physically attractive are seen as good, competent, successful, and socially desirable. This belief is reflected in the saying "what is beautiful is good."

Question 10

Timothy,a brilliant investment banker,makes millions each year.He marries a beautiful,young supermodel.In the context of physical attractiveness,Timothy and his wife most likely exhibit ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon refers to the tendency for individuals to choose partners who are similar in physical attractiveness to themselves. In this scenario, Timothy, a successful investment banker, is likely to be more physically attractive himself, which suggests that his wife, a supermodel, is also likely to be physically attractive. This aligns with the finding that individuals tend to select partners who are similar in attractiveness to themselves, which is known as the matching phenomenon.

Question 11

Kalick (1977)had Harvard students rate their impressions of eight women based on profile photographs taken before or after cosmetic surgery and found that:

Accepted Answer

Kalick (1977) found that post-surgery women were judged to be kinder and more likable, indicating that cosmetic surgery had a positive impact on social perceptions of the individuals.

Question 12

Who among your friends is most likely to prefer a mate who is homely and warm over one who is attractive and cold?

Accepted Answer

The question asks who is most likely to prefer a mate who is homely and warm over one who is attractive and cold. It is difficult to determine who would prefer this without knowing more about their personal preferences and values, but based on the choices given, it is most likely that Carol would prioritize warmth and kindness in a partner. Being a best friend suggests that she values emotional connection and loyalty, which could translate into her romantic preferences as well.

Question 13

Kevin,a young,vibrant,Michelin star chef,makes innovative dishes for his customers.His girlfriend,Aubrey,is a successful pastry chef.He wishes to marry her as she has a similar outlook toward life as he does.In the context of physical attractiveness,which of the following is most likely exhibited in this scenario by Kevin and Aubrey?

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon is most likely exhibited in this scenario, as it suggests that people are attracted to others who are similar in physical attractiveness and other traits. Kevin and Aubrey, both being successful and innovative chefs, likely share similar levels of attractiveness and outlooks toward life, making them a good match according to this principle.

Question 14

Benjamin,a young doctor,marries a pretty girl.He assumes that she would also be very kind.Gradually,he realizes that she does not possess other socially desirable traits.Which of the following does Benjamin most likely possess in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin seems to have a physical-attractiveness stereotype, as he assumed that his wife would have other socially desirable traits just because she was pretty.

Question 15

In the context of the physical-attractiveness stereotype,which of the following is true of first impressions?

Accepted Answer

The physical-attractiveness stereotype suggests that as societies become more mobile and urbanized, first impressions based on physical appearance have gained importance, given the reduced time and context for deeper interactions.

Question 16

According to Langlois et al. ,which of the following is true of physically attractive people when compared with other people?

Accepted Answer

Langlois et al. found that physically attractive people tend to be more popular than other people. The other options were not mentioned in the study.

Question 17

Hatfield and her colleagues (1966)matched University of Minnesota first-year students for a Welcome Week dance.When the students were asked to evaluate their dates,what determined whether they liked each other?

Accepted Answer

According to Hatfield and her colleagues' study, physical attractiveness was the determining factor for whether the students liked their dates.

Question 18

Implicit egotism is our tendency to:

Accepted Answer

Implicit egotism refers to our unconscious tendency to prefer things that we associate with ourselves. For example, people with the name Dennis are more likely to live in Denver than in other cities because they unconsciously associate the two words due to their similar sounds. This phenomenon has been observed in various contexts, including product preferences, career choices, and even partner selection.

Question 19

Ruth is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale),but Naomi is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale).Research suggests that if Ruth earns $35,000 a year,Naomi will probably make ________ doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that attractive individuals, especially women, are often rewarded with higher salaries in the workplace than their less attractive counterparts. Since Naomi is more attractive than Ruth, it is likely that she will earn more money doing the same job, possibly significantly more. Therefore, the best choice is C, more money.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of implicit egotism?

Accepted Answer

Implicit egotism refers to the unconscious preference for things that resemble ourselves, including our own name. Virginia Beach having a disproportionate number of people named Virginia is an example of implicit egotism.

Quiz 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

When people describe themselves in personal advertisements,women often offer and seek .