Question 1

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

According to the study mentioned in the question, all of the listed features except for large cheeks were associated with feminine beauty.

Question 2

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of the same gender are ______.

Accepted Answer

Homosexual refers to individuals who are exclusively attracted to people of the same gender. Bisexual refers to individuals who are attracted to people of both genders, while heterosexual refers to individuals who are attracted to people of the opposite gender. Transsexual refers to individuals who identify with a gender different from their biological sex.

Question 3

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Closely spaced eyes are not typically associated with feminine beauty in the context of the study mentioned. Features like thin cheeks, a small chin, and high eyebrows are more commonly linked to perceptions of feminine attractiveness.

Question 4

______, or nearness, determines with whom we are likely to come into contact so that attraction can develop.

Accepted Answer

Proximity refers to physical or geographical closeness. When people are more likely to come into contact with each other due to their location or frequent interactions, they are more likely to develop attraction towards each other.

Question 5

According to the matching hypothesis, if you rated yourself as a "5" on a 1 to 10 scale, who would you most likely ask out?

Accepted Answer

According to the matching hypothesis, individuals are more likely to form relationships with those who are similar in physical attractiveness to themselves. Therefore, if someone rates themselves as a "5", they would most likely ask out someone who also rates themselves as a "5" as they are perceived as being equally attractive.

Question 6

According to a study of University of Nevada women, they were ______.

Accepted Answer

The study found that University of Nevada women were more influenced by the religious attitudes of their partners than by their sexual attitudes. This suggests that religious beliefs and values played a more significant role in affecting their perspectives or behaviors in the context of the study.

Question 7

Among some tribal societies in Africa, ______ is the ideal female figure.

Accepted Answer

Among some tribal societies in Africa, a plump figure is considered ideal for females as it signifies health, fertility, and wealth.

Question 8

The tendency to return feelings and attitudes that are expressed about us, or to seek what we perceive as a balance in a relationship between others' feelings toward us and our feelings towards them is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the concept of reciprocity, which refers to the tendency for people to respond in similar ways to how they are treated or how others feel about them. Propinquity refers to physical proximity or nearness, complementarity refers to the idea that people are attracted to those who have different qualities or abilities than themselves, and synergy refers to the idea that the combined efforts of two or more people can produce greater results than their individual efforts. None of these concepts fully match the description given.

Question 9

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of the opposite gender are ______.

Accepted Answer

Heterosexual individuals are attracted to and interested in forming romantic relationships with individuals of the opposite gender.

Question 10

According to a study of University of Nevada men, they were ______.

Accepted Answer

The study of University of Nevada men found that they were more affected by the sexual attitudes of their partners than by their religious attitudes.

Question 11

______ on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction.

Accepted Answer

Research studies have consistently found that women tend to place a greater emphasis on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction compared to men. This is believed to be due to the fact that women place more importance on interpersonal relationships and seek partners who are compatible and similar to themselves in terms of values, beliefs, and attitudes.

Question 12

We tend to seek out romantic partners with attitudes ______ our own and investigators have found that over time, dating partners become ______ aligned in their attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Based on the information given, the best choice is D which states that we tend to seek out romantic partners with attitudes similar to our own, and that over time, dating partners become more aligned in their attitudes. Choices A and C are contradictory to the information given, while choice B only partially aligns with the information given.

Question 13

The idea that we tend to ask out, or go out with, people who are similar to ourselves in attractiveness is a central part of ______.

Accepted Answer

The matching hypothesis suggests that people tend to form romantic relationships with individuals who are at a similar level of physical attractiveness as themselves. This is because people believe that they are more likely to be accepted and successful in a relationship with someone who is at a similar level of attractiveness. Propinquity (A) refers to the tendency to form relationships with individuals who are physically nearby, reciprocity (B) refers to the tendency to like those who express liking for us, and complementarity (D) refers to the idea that people are attracted to those whose characteristics complement their own.

Question 14

______, or nearness, determines with whom we are likely to come into contact so that attraction can develop.

Accepted Answer

Proximity, or physical nearness, is a key factor in determining with whom we are likely to come into contact, and therefore with whom we are more likely to develop attraction. This could be due to shared environments, such as school or workplace, or simply living in the same neighborhood.

Question 15

In judging the attractiveness of faces, men and women prefer female faces with predominantly ______ features, and they prefer male faces with predominantly ______ features.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In judging the attractiveness of faces, men...

Question 16

People across cultures tend to prefer physical characteristics such as ______ facial features and a ______ complexion.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people across cultures tend to prefer symmetrical facial features, as it is seen as a sign of genetic health and developmental stability. Additionally, a clear complexion is often seen as a sign of health and youthfulness, making it another desirable physical characteristic.

Question 17

In contemporary Western cultures, ______ is the ideal female figure.

Accepted Answer

In contemporary Western cultures, the ideal female figure is typically portrayed as ultrathin in the media and fashion industry, leading to pressures on women to conform to this body type.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of the matching hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The matching hypothesis states that people are more likely to form relationships with those who are similar in attractiveness to themselves. This is because individuals seek partners who they perceive as being of similar worth or value to themselves. Therefore, choosing a partner who is similar in attractiveness to oneself is an example of the matching hypothesis. Choices A, B, and C do not relate to the matching hypothesis.

Question 19

The direction of one's erotic interests, meaning whether one is sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relations with people of the opposite or same gender is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation is the direction of one's erotic interests, referring to whether someone is attracted to people of the opposite gender (heterosexual), the same gender (homosexual), or both genders (bisexual). Sexual preference, sexual proclivity, and sexual inclination are all similar terms but not as commonly used.

Question 20

Repeated contact with someone tends to ______ for someone else.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repeated contact with someone tends to ______...

Quiz 10: Relationships: Getting From Here to There

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of the same gender are ______.

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

______, or nearness, determines with whom we are likely to come into contact so that attraction can develop.

According to the matching hypothesis, if you rated yourself as a "5" on a 1 to 10 scale, who would you most likely ask out?

According to a study of University of Nevada women, they were ______.

Among some tribal societies in Africa, ______ is the ideal female figure.

The tendency to return feelings and attitudes that are expressed about us, or to seek what we perceive as a balance in a relationship between others' feelings toward us and our feelings towards them is called ______.

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of the opposite gender are ______.

According to a study of University of Nevada men, they were ______.

______ on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction.

We tend to seek out romantic partners with attitudes our own and investigators have found that over time, dating partners become aligned in their attitudes.

The idea that we tend to ask out, or go out with, people who are similar to ourselves in attractiveness is a central part of ______.

______, or nearness, determines with whom we are likely to come into contact so that attraction can develop.

In judging the attractiveness of faces, men and women prefer female faces with predominantly features, and they prefer male faces with predominantly features.

People across cultures tend to prefer physical characteristics such as facial features and a complexion.

In contemporary Western cultures, ______ is the ideal female figure.

Which of the following is an example of the matching hypothesis?

The direction of one's erotic interests, meaning whether one is sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relations with people of the opposite or same gender is called ______.

Repeated contact with someone tends to ______ for someone else.