Question 1

Based on the research by Koranyi and Rothermund (2012), when Lincoln is in a happy relationship, he is least likely to pay attention to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Koranyi and Rothermund (2012) found that individuals in happy relationships are less likely to pay attention to alternative partners, especially those who are sexually attractive, hence Lincoln would be least likely to pay attention to Sandra, the sexy staff assistant.

Question 2

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 complementarity. Studies consistently show that people tend to be attracted to and form relationships with individuals who are similar to them in attitudes, values, interests, and other characteristics. Complementarity (the idea that people are attracted to those who have different traits or abilities than themselves) has less empirical support and is often viewed as a theoretical alternative to similarity.

Question 3

In romantic relationships, when would similarity with your partner be the least important?

Accepted Answer

When someone is just looking for a short-term casual relationship (i.e. a "fling"), they may not prioritize similarity with their partner as much as they would if they were seeking a long-term commitment. In these cases, physical attraction or shared interests/hobbies may be more important than long-term compatibility.

Question 4

Recall that Boyden and his colleagues (1984) found that gay men who were stereotypically masculine desired a partner who was most of all logical, and that gay men who were stereotypically feminine desired a partner who was most of all expressive. These findings support the role of ________ to influence attraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall that Boyden and his colleagues (1984)...

Question 5

Based on research presented in this chapter, whom is Benjamin going to sit closest to in the library? Benjamin is wearing glasses, a university sweatshirt, and is moderately attractive.

Accepted Answer

According to research on social behavior, people tend to sit next to others who are similar to them in appearance and behavior. Benjamin is wearing glasses and a university sweatshirt, which suggests he may have an academic or intellectual interest. Wendy, who is also wearing glasses, is more likely to share this interest and therefore be someone Benjamin would sit closest to in the library. The level of attractiveness does not seem to be as significant a factor in determining proximity in this scenario.

Question 6

Feingold (1990) conducted a meta-analysis of a number of studies of the importance that men versus women placed on the physical attractiveness of potential partners. According to his findings, there tends to be a larger gender difference (such that men are more influenced by physical attractiveness) when ________ are being measured than when ________ are being measured.

Accepted Answer

Feingold's meta-analysis found that the gender difference in the importance placed on physical attractiveness is larger when attitudes (what men and women say they prefer) are measured than when behaviors (actual choices or actions in dating contexts) are measured. This suggests that while both genders might act similarly, they express different preferences when asked.

Question 7

All of the following are true except

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are true except
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Question 8

Feingold (1990) conducted a meta-analysis of a number of studies that addressed gender differences in the importance that people place on physical attractiveness. Based on his findings, which of the following people is least likely to be influenced by physical attractiveness?

Accepted Answer

Feingold's meta-analysis found that women (like Susan) are generally less influenced by physical attractiveness when it comes to attitudes compared to men.

Question 9

Researchers (Sergios & Cody, 1985) conducted a replication of the study by 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's study found that gay men are similar to heterosexuals in the importance of attractiveness, indicating that the value placed on physical attractiveness in potential partners is not limited to heterosexual individuals.

Question 10

Based on what the authors of your text present about similarity and liking, who would Russ (a liberal, philosophy major) be most likely to become friends with?

Accepted Answer

Russ, being a liberal philosophy major, is more likely to become friends with someone who shares his beliefs, values, and interests. Emily, a fellow philosophy major and college Democrat, is the closest match to Russ's personality and interests, making her the most likely choice for him to become friends with. George, a conservative accounting major, and Wilamena, an extremely conservative religion major, would have very different beliefs and values from Russ, making it less likely for them to become close friends. Armand, a registered Independent biology major, may have some similarities with Russ but since Russ would have strong political beliefs as a liberal, it may be difficult to form a deep connection.

Question 11

Men and women both view physical attractiveness as the most desirable characteristic in potential

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that both men and women prioritize physical attractiveness when seeking out potential sexual partners. While physical attraction may still be somewhat important in long-term relationships, other factors such as personality traits and shared values become more important. As for friends and coworkers, physical attractiveness is typically not seen as a significant factor in those relationships.

Question 12

When 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 would become friends.

Accepted Answer

Newcomb found that demographic similarity and attitude similarity were powerful predictors of who would become friends. Physical attractiveness and the number of friends in common were not found to be as strong of predictors.

Question 13

In an experiment, Curtis and 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 provided this information actually behaved in more likable ways, and their partners, too, behaved in pleasant ways. Based on the information presented in the text, which of the following could explain their behavior and reciprocal liking?

Accepted Answer

The self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that when someone is told that another person likes them, they will behave more positively towards that person, which in turn may cause the other person to reciprocate those positive feelings.

Question 14

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling, nothing serious. If Tony would describe himself as a preppy, conservative Protestant, whom would he be more likely to choose for a short-term, sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

Tony, seeking a short-term, sexual relationship and having a conservative, preppy background, might opt for someone outside his usual social and ideological circles, like Zelda, the New Age artist, for novelty and lack of long-term commitment expectations.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall that Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her...

Question 16

If you were a student at Elaine Hatfield (Walster) and her colleagues (1966) first-year orientation dance, what would most likely influence your desire to date again the person with whom you were paired?

Accepted Answer

Elaine Hatfield's study found that physical attractiveness was the most significant factor influencing the desire to date someone again.

Question 17

Miguel is performing a dance routine his sister taught him and looks great! However, it's the only dance he knows, and he is really clumsy and especially bad at dancing spontaneously. Who is likely the most attracted to Miguel?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Miguel is performing a dance routine his...

Question 18

Researchers (Kubitscheck & Halliman, 1998) studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability) on friendship formation. They discovered that tracking fostered ________, which in turn increased the ________ of students "tracked" together.

Accepted Answer

Kubitscheck and Halliman found that tracking fostered propinquity (physical proximity), which increased the likelihood of friendship formation between students who were "tracked" together. There is no evidence in the study to support the other options.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

This question is subjective and there is no clear answer based on the information given. Each strategy could potentially be successful or unsuccessful depending on Art's preferences and personality. Therefore, it is not accurate to determine which person is most likely to be unsuccessful.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Since Beatriz is expressive and passionate, she is likely to connect well with someone who is also emotional and able to understand and share her feelings.

Quiz 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Based on the research by Koranyi and Rothermund (2012) , when Lincoln is in a happy relationship, he is least likely to pay attention to which of the following?

The greatest amount of research supports the notion of over the notion of .