Question 1

The findings of a recent field study (Misra et al., 2014) are cause for concern because in the presence of at least one mobile device,

Accepted Answer

The study found that in the presence of at least one mobile device, there was less empathy and connectedness between people who were having conversations. The other options are not supported by the study findings.

Question 2

At certain times in the menstrual cycle, women demonstrate a preference for a mate that has the greatest degree of facial symmetry, facial masculinity, and a muscular physique.These demonstrate a male's degree of

Accepted Answer

These features are all indicators of a male's reproductive fitness, suggesting that he has healthy genes that could be passed on to offspring. During certain times in the menstrual cycle, women's bodies may prioritize finding a mate with these attributes to increase the likelihood of reproductive success.

Question 3

Your friend asked you to look at a number of dating profiles to help him try to spot any deceptive profiles before he makes contact.Based on research presented in this chapter, which of the following would be a red flag?

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Research indicates that deceptive profiles tend to have fewer self-references, which can manifest as shorter descriptions. This is because the person creating the profile may try to avoid lying by simply providing less information.

Question 4

While the 37-culture study (Buss, 1989) found gender differences in preferences for mates, which of the following were at the top of both men's and women's lists for a mate?

Accepted Answer

The 37-culture study found that both men and women placed a high value on honesty in a potential mate. While physical attractiveness was important to both genders, it was ranked lower on the list compared to honesty. Industriousness and ambition were actually ranked higher by men than women, and were not at the top of both men's and women's lists.

Question 5

Research by Toma and colleagues found that ______ of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile.

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The answer of Research by Toma and colleagues found that...

Question 6

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates.Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009), what is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Finkel and Eastwick (2009) found that the gender that is approached tends to be more selective. In Tribble culture, since females court and pursue, males are more likely to be selective.

Question 7

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that 32% of dating profile photographs were deceptive.In this case, daters seem to provide inaccurate photos

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The answer of Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found...

Question 8

People have a tendency to be attracted to others who are of the same level of physical attractiveness.Research by Taylor and colleagues (2011) found that this also applies to level of _______.

Accepted Answer

The research by Taylor and colleagues (2011) found that people tend to be attracted to others who are of the same level of popularity.

Question 9

Research conducted by Leskovec and Horvitz (2007) has found that, in an analysis of instant messaging interactions between 240 million people, the connection between 90 percent of pairs

Accepted Answer

Leskovec and Horvitz's research found that the connection between 90% of pairs in an analysis of instant messaging interactions between 240 million people were connected within 8 links/hops. This suggests that the six degrees of separation theory is still applicable when it comes to online interactions but the number of links required may be smaller than originally thought.

Question 10

The concept of "degrees of separation" is best understood as the idea that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know and

Accepted Answer

The concept of "six degrees of separation" suggests that everyone in the world is connected to each other by no more than six degrees of separation (i.e. six intermediaries). However, in the context of the question, the idea is that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know. This means that your friends are one degree away from you, but their friends are two degrees away from you (one degree away from your friends and one degree away from you). Therefore, the correct choice is A. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the concept of degrees of separation.

Question 11

Emma and Clark have some tough relationship issues to sort out.Based on the research by Misra and colleagues (2014), if they want to feel connected to one another and express the necessary amount of empathy during their discussion, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

According to Misra and colleagues (2014), the presence of a mobile device during a face-to-face conversation can decrease feelings of empathy and connectedness. Therefore, to increase the chances of feeling connected to one another and expressing empathy during their discussion, Emma and Clark should put their mobile devices away. None of the other options mentioned in the question are supported by research as effective strategies for promoting empathic communication.

Question 12

In research by Pryzbylski and Weinstein (2013), the mere presence of a mobile device decreased participants' feelings of

Accepted Answer

Pryzbylski and Weinstein's research found that the mere presence of a mobile device decreased participants' feelings of trust, closeness, and empathy, indicating that the device may interfere with social interactions and undermine the development of social connections.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an alternative explanation for the pattern of sex differences in mate selection proposed by evolutionary theory?

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 14

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that ______ of participants in their research provided deceptive or misleading photos on their online dating profile.

Accepted Answer

Hancock and Toma (2009) found that about 30% of participants in their research provided deceptive or misleading photos on their online dating profile.

Question 15

Creators of deceptive online dating profiles tend to distance themselves psychologically from the lies and exaggerations they write.This results in their profiles

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People who create deceptive online dating profiles tend to distance themselves psychologically from the lies they tell. One way they do this is by using fewer first-person pronouns (such as "I" or "me") in their profiles. This helps them create some emotional distance from the falsehoods they are presenting. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 16

Strangers were brought into a research lab and were instructed to discuss a personally meaningful topic in research conducted by Pryzbylski and Weinstein (2013).Most of the time, doing that activity fosters a sense of closeness among strangers who are meeting for the first time.In this research, that closeness did not occur.Why not?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a mobile device on the table between strangers hindered the development of closeness. The researchers found that the mere presence of a mobile device during socialinteraction reduces feelings of closeness, connection, and conversation quality, even when the device is unused.

Question 17

Genetic fitness isn't unimportant to women.When are women most likely to demonstrate a preference for males who have symmetrical faces, a muscular physique, and a masculine face?

Accepted Answer

Women are most likely to demonstrate a preference for males who have symmetrical faces, a muscular physique, and a masculine face when ovulating. This is because during ovulation, women experience a surge in estrogen which increases their desire for genetically fit and healthy partners who would produce healthy offspring.

Question 18

Research by Toma and colleagues found that 81% of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile.They seem to provide inaccurate information

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The word "intentionally" implies that the participants were providing inaccurate information on purpose, which is supported by the fact that 81% of them did so. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D suggest that the participants were not aware of providing inaccurate information or did so involuntarily, which contradicts the findings of the study.

Question 19

Until relatively recently, social psychologists have limited their study of interpersonal attraction to initial encounters or first impressions.Why?

Accepted Answer

Long-term relationships are inherently complex and influenced by many factors, making them more difficult to study scientifically. Therefore, social psychologists have traditionally focused on studying initial encounters or first impressions, which are simpler and easier to manipulate in a laboratory setting.

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to be inaccurate in an online dating profile, according to Toma, Hancock, and Ellison (2008)?

Accepted Answer

Toma, Hancock, and Ellison (2008) found that people are more likely to lie about their weight in online dating profiles than any other trait.

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