Question 1

Karen walks into McDonald's and sees two men about her age. One is very attractive and is working behind the counter. The other is an average looking customer who is wearing a suit and tie and carrying an expensive leather briefcase. Which of the two is Karen likely to be more attracted to and why?

Accepted Answer

Karen is likely to be more attracted to the customer in the suit and tie carrying an expensive leather briefcase because he has higher social status. Status and success are often attractive qualities in a potential partner. Attractiveness alone may not be enough to override the appeal of someone who appears successful and accomplished.

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the relationships of individuals with an anxious/ambivalent attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with an anxious/ambivalent attachment style tend to have a fear of abandonment and may cling to their partner, but they also tend to have more frequent and intense breakups rather than staying in a relationship for a long time. Therefore, statement D is false. The other statements A, B, and C are true regarding individuals with an anxious/ambivalent attachment style.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding cross-cultural studies of women's attraction to men's status?

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural studies have found that women's attraction to men's status is consistent across cultures, suggesting that it may be a universal factor in mate selection. This means that the attraction to status occurs in both Western and non-Western cultures, and both exchange-oriented and communal-oriented cultures.

Question 4

Which of the following situations is relatively most likely to lead to divorce?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Fred believes that he is passionately loved by Anne, in spite of the fact that Anne has repeatedly told him that she is not at all interested in him. Fred seems to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Fred seems to be suffering from erotomania, a delusional disorder where an individual believes that someone else, usually of higher status or importance, is in love with them despite evidence to the contrary.

Question 6

Which of the statements about unrequited love is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While it's common for the person who harbors unrequited love to experience negative feelings, the person on the receiving end might not always view the experience as strongly negative. They might feel guilt, discomfort, or confusion, but not necessarily view the experience as strongly negative overall.

Question 7

Richard Solomon compared long-term love relationships to drug addiction because

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. Richard Solomon compared long-term love relationships to drug addiction because both experiences can lose their ability to trigger a momentary high over time, can lead to "withdrawal symptoms" if the "supply" is cut off, and "withdrawal symptoms" are strong enough to motivate people to go to great lengths to obtain a "fix."

Question 8

Which of the following is the threat that causes us to feel most strongly the need to be with our romantic partners?

Accepted Answer

Separation from our partner is the threat that causes the strongest need to be with our romantic partner. Studies have shown that the fear of separation can lead to increased attachment behaviors and feelings of distress, and can activate the brain's reward and motivation centers when reunited with a partner. Losing a job, moving to a new town, and having a child may also cause stress and require support, but they do not necessarily elicit the same level of attachment as the threat of separation from a romantic partner.

Question 9

Raul spent the afternoon at a funeral thinking about his own death. What is Raul most likely to feel after this experience?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Why might it have been adaptive for women to be more upset over their partner's emotional infidelity than his sexual infidelity?

Accepted Answer

Emotional infidelity was more likely to lead to a loss of resources for her and her offspring as emotional intimacy and attachment could lead to the diversion of a partner's time, attention, and resources away from the existing relationship and towards a new partner. In contrast, sexual infidelity, while still a threat to the relationship, might not necessarily divert as many resources away from the partner and their offspring.

Question 11

A disorder that involves a delusion that one is loved by another, even in the face of disconfirming evidence, is known as

Accepted Answer

The disorder described is called erotomania, which involves a delusional belief that one is loved by another person, even when there is evidence to the contrary. Options A and B are not related to this specific disorder, and option D is not a recognized term in the field of psychology.

Question 12

Women tend to be more upset about a partner's_________________infidelity, whereas men tend to be more upset about a partner's_________________infidelity.

Accepted Answer

Research in evolutionary psychology suggests that women are more likely to be upset by emotional infidelity because it may signal a diversion of a partner's resources and commitment. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to be upset by sexual infidelity due to concerns about paternity certainty.

Question 13

Mike walks into McDonald's and sees two women about his age. One is very attractive and is working behind the counter. The other is an average looking customer who is wearing a suit and carrying an expensive leather briefcase. Which of the two is Mike likely to be attracted to?

Accepted Answer

The question only asks which of the two women Mike is likely to be attracted to, so we cannot assume that social status would be a factor in his decision. Additionally, attractiveness is widely recognized as a significant factor in determining initial attraction. Therefore, Mike is more likely to be attracted to the attractive woman working behind the counter.

Question 14

Why do men in their teens show a preference for women in their 20s?

Accepted Answer

Men in their teens show a preference for women in their 20s because women in their 20s have high reproductive potential. Men in their teens are likely to be looking for a partner who can bear and raise healthy offspring, and women in their 20s are in the prime of their reproductive years.

Question 15

McKinley is an infant who easily expresses affection with her attachment figure and doesn't seem to worry about being abandoned. She most likely possesses a/an_________________attachment style.

Accepted Answer

Infants with a secure attachment style easily express affection to their attachment figure and don't worry about being abandoned. They trust that their caregiver will provide comfort and support when needed, allowing them to feel secure and develop a healthy sense of attachment.

Question 16

Someone who would agree with the statement, "I feel resentment if I believe I have spent more on a friend's present than he/she spent on mine" could be described as having a/an orientation towards relationships.

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects an exchange orientation towards relationships, where reciprocity and fairness in the exchange of resources (such as gifts) is important. People with a communal orientation prioritize the needs of the group over individual outcomes, while those with an authority-ranking orientation are more concerned with hierarchies and power dynamics. A temperamental orientation relates to emotional reactivity and is not relevant to this statement.

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes what Jody Davis and Caryl Rusbult (2001) found regarding attitude change in romantic relationships?

Accepted Answer

Jody Davis and Caryl Rusbult (2001) found that a person tends to bring his/her attitude into alignment with his/her partner's for issues that are central to the partner in romantic relationships. This occurs more strongly in couples who are well-adjusted and satisfied with their relationship.

Question 18

Mark has an exchange orientation towards relationships. Which of the following is probably true of Mark's relationship with his girlfriend Jin?

Accepted Answer

Mark's exchange orientation suggests that he views relationships as a transactional exchange, where both partners should contribute equal amounts. If he perceives that he is giving more than he is receiving, he may become upset or resentful. Therefore, option D is the most likely true statement about Mark's relationship with Jin.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of individuals with an avoidant attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with an avoidant attachment style tend to be fearful of intimacy and may avoid close relationships or emotional vulnerability. They may be uncomfortable with intimacy and may prioritize independence and self-sufficiency over connection with others.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE about how people view sexual and emotional infidelity?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely to be upset by sexual infidelity, regardless of the length of the relationship, whereas women are more likely to be upset by emotional infidelity, especially in new relationships. Therefore, statement B is false as it suggests the opposite. Statements A, C, and D are all true according to research.

Quiz 8: Love and Romantic Relationships