Question 1

Heterosexual men prefer younger,attractive partners;homosexual men

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that homosexual men, like heterosexual men, generally prefer partners who are younger and more physically attractive. However, there is some variability within the homosexual male community in terms of the importance placed on factors such as age and status.

Question 2

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

Accepted Answer

Nancy is already from a wealthy family, so it is likely that she is looking for a man who can match or exceed her family's wealth. Option C offers this possibility as the man is also wealthy but older than her, which may denote experience, stability, and possibly security in the relationship. Option A does offer wealth but with a possible power dynamic issue due to the age difference. Option B may be attractive, but without financial security or stability, it may not be a practical choice for Nancy. Option D may not offer wealth or experience, and hence may not seem a suitable candidate for Nancy.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a condition that facilitates men having more than one wife?

Accepted Answer

In an egalitarian society, all individuals have equal rights and opportunities, including women. Polygamy, or men having more than one wife, goes against the principle of gender equality and would not be accepted in such a society. Therefore, an egalitarian society does not facilitate polygamy. A resource-rich environment, a steep social hierarchy, and occasional famines can all be conditions that facilitate polygamy.

Question 4

Men lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing ________ members of the same sex,whereas women lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing ________ members of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Men lower their estimation of their own...

Question 5

What is the explanation that your textbook gives for why men focus on women's age and physical attractiveness instead of their status and resources?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, men focus on women's age and physical attractiveness because women invest bodily resources into reproduction, making youth and physical health important indicators of reproductive fitness.

Question 6

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

Accepted Answer

Polygyny is the custom where one man marries more than one woman. Monogamy is a marital custom where one man marries one woman and vice versa. Patriarchy refers to a society or government in which the father or eldest male is the head of the family and descent is traced through the male line. Therefore, the correct answer is C, polyandry, which is the custom where one woman marries more than one man.

Question 7

Relationships in which people feel neutral about one another tend to follow a/an ________ rule,whereas relationships in which people feel very positively about one another tend to follow a/an ________ rule.

Accepted Answer

Relationships where individuals feel neutral often follow an equity rule, focusing on fairness and equal contribution. In contrast, relationships with strong positive feelings tend to follow a need-based rule, where support is given based on the other person's needs.

Question 8

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ________,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of ________.

Accepted Answer

Men are often considered attractive when they show signs of dominance, while women are often considered attractive when they show signs of fertility.

Question 9

The fact that homosexual men also show a preference for young,attractive partners argues AGAINST the idea that

Accepted Answer

The preference of homosexual men for young, attractive partners suggests that women's preference for status is not solely derived from media images, as similar patterns are observed across different sexual orientations.

Question 10

Similar polygamous mating patterns have been found in both birds and humans.Under what circumstances would several female birds mate with the same male bird while other male birds are left mateless?

Accepted Answer

When one male bird has a particularly resource-rich territory, females are more likely to mate with him to ensure better resources for their offspring, leaving other males mateless.

Question 11

Polygyny (one man with multiple wives)is permissible in ________,and polyandry (one woman with multiple husbands)is allowed in ________.

Accepted Answer

Polygyny is permissible in most known cultures, reflecting historical and social norms that favor men having multiple wives. Polyandry, on the other hand, is extremely rare, allowed in fewer than 1% of known cultures, often due to specific social or environmental conditions.

Question 12

According to the research of Gutentag and Secord (1983),what happens in a society when there is a surplus of marriageable men compared to the number of marriageable women?

Accepted Answer

Gutentag and Secord (1983) posited that when there is a surplus of marriageable men compared to women, social norms tend to shift towards earlier marriage and less sexual permissiveness, as men compete more for long-term relationships.

Question 13

Research has found that all of the following personality characteristics contribute to unstable marriages EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The other three options are all characteristics that can lead to conflicts and instability in a marriage, whereas being introverted may not necessarily have a direct impact on the stability of a marriage.

Question 14

In the Lydon et al (1999)study,when an attractive and available person expressed romantic interest to college-age individuals,

Accepted Answer

The study found that less committed individuals became more attracted to the person who expressed romantic interest, while more committed individuals became less attracted to that person. This suggests that commitment played a role in determining attraction in this scenario, rather than gender or physical attractiveness.

Question 15

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Speaking for your partner regarding what he or she will like or dislike can lead to misunderstandings and lack of individual autonomy. The other three choices are good rules to follow for successful couple functioning.

Question 16

Studies of long-term relationships show that women are most satisfied when they are in relationships with men who are described as

Accepted Answer

Studies of long-term relationships have found that women tend to be most satisfied when their male partners possess a blend of both masculine and feminine traits. This combination allows for a balance of strength, assertiveness, and nurturing, empathetic qualities, which can contribute to a more fulfilling and harmonious relationship.

Question 17

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Accepted Answer

It is not recommended to criticize your partner by using labels like "obsessive-compulsive." This can be hurtful and disrespectful. Instead, express your feelings and concerns in a non-judgmental way. The other options (A, B, and D) are good communication strategies that can improve the relationship.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding polygyny and polyandry in Tibet?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Whether a family is polyandrous or polygynous depends primarily on the attractiveness of the woman" is FALSE. In Tibetan culture, the decision to practice polyandry or polygyny is based on a combination of economic and cultural factors, such as the need to preserve family property or ensure the continuity of the family line. Attractiveness of the woman is not the determining factor.

Question 19

Griskevicius et al.(2006)found that men who imagined their ideal date tended to

Accepted Answer

Griskevicius et al. (2006) found that men who imagined their ideal date were more likely to engage in behaviors aimed at showing off, such as more frequently going against the group, to attract attention and distinguish themselves from potential rivals.

Question 20

According to the findings of Jensen-Campbell,Graziano,and West (1995),which of the following statements about attraction and personality is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Jensen-Campbell, Graziano, and West (1995) did not find evidence to support that men prefer women who are dominant. Instead, they found that men preferred women who were agreeable.

Quiz 8: Love and Romantic Relationships

Heterosexual men prefer younger,attractive partners;homosexual men

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

Which of the following is NOT a condition that facilitates men having more than one wife?

Men lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing members of the same sex,whereas women lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing members of the same sex.

What is the explanation that your textbook gives for why men focus on women's age and physical attractiveness instead of their status and resources?

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

Relationships in which people feel neutral about one another tend to follow a/an rule,whereas relationships in which people feel very positively about one another tend to follow a/an rule.

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of .

The fact that homosexual men also show a preference for young,attractive partners argues AGAINST the idea that

Similar polygamous mating patterns have been found in both birds and humans.Under what circumstances would several female birds mate with the same male bird while other male birds are left mateless?

Polygyny (one man with multiple wives) is permissible in ,and polyandry (one woman with multiple husbands) is allowed in .

According to the research of Gutentag and Secord (1983) ,what happens in a society when there is a surplus of marriageable men compared to the number of marriageable women?

Research has found that all of the following personality characteristics contribute to unstable marriages EXCEPT

In the Lydon et al (1999) study,when an attractive and available person expressed romantic interest to college-age individuals,

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

Studies of long-term relationships show that women are most satisfied when they are in relationships with men who are described as

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding polygyny and polyandry in Tibet?

Griskevicius et al.(2006) found that men who imagined their ideal date tended to

According to the findings of Jensen-Campbell,Graziano,and West (1995) ,which of the following statements about attraction and personality is FALSE?

Quiz 8: Love and Romantic Relationships

Heterosexual men prefer younger,attractive partners;homosexual men

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

Which of the following is NOT a condition that facilitates men having more than one wife?

Men lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing ________ members of the same sex,whereas women lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing ________ members of the same sex.

What is the explanation that your textbook gives for why men focus on women's age and physical attractiveness instead of their status and resources?

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

Relationships in which people feel neutral about one another tend to follow a/an ________ rule,whereas relationships in which people feel very positively about one another tend to follow a/an ________ rule.

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ________,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of ________.

The fact that homosexual men also show a preference for young,attractive partners argues AGAINST the idea that

Similar polygamous mating patterns have been found in both birds and humans.Under what circumstances would several female birds mate with the same male bird while other male birds are left mateless?

Polygyny (one man with multiple wives) is permissible in ________,and polyandry (one woman with multiple husbands) is allowed in ________.

According to the research of Gutentag and Secord (1983) ,what happens in a society when there is a surplus of marriageable men compared to the number of marriageable women?

Research has found that all of the following personality characteristics contribute to unstable marriages EXCEPT

In the Lydon et al (1999) study,when an attractive and available person expressed romantic interest to college-age individuals,

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

Studies of long-term relationships show that women are most satisfied when they are in relationships with men who are described as

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding polygyny and polyandry in Tibet?

Griskevicius et al.(2006) found that men who imagined their ideal date tended to

According to the findings of Jensen-Campbell,Graziano,and West (1995) ,which of the following statements about attraction and personality is FALSE?

Men lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing members of the same sex,whereas women lower their estimation of their own mate value in response to seeing members of the same sex.

Relationships in which people feel neutral about one another tend to follow a/an rule,whereas relationships in which people feel very positively about one another tend to follow a/an rule.

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of .

Polygyny (one man with multiple wives) is permissible in ,and polyandry (one woman with multiple husbands) is allowed in .