Question 1

One of the factors that has a positive impact on attraction is the fact that people often assume that other positive personality characteristics such as intelligence, morality, and sociability are associated with _.

Accepted Answer

This is known as the "halo effect," where people tend to associate physical beauty with other positive traits like intelligence and sociability.

Question 2

Which of the following gender differences in mate preference has been found?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men often place a higher value on good domestic skills in a potential mate compared to women.

Question 3

Affection, deep caring, and a commitment to being available for a partner, contribute significantly to satisfaction in long-term relationships. This is love.

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by deep affection, caring, and commitment, which are essential for satisfaction in long-term relationships.

Question 4

In general, people appear to prefer having a dating partner or spouse who is of _.

Accepted Answer

People tend to prefer partners who are of similar attractiveness to themselves, a concept known as "matching hypothesis" in social psychology.

Question 5

Social structure theory claims that gender differences in mating patterns are not due to evolution, but are instead the product of _.

Accepted Answer

Social structure theory suggests that gender differences in mating patterns arise from cultural roles and social expectations rather than evolutionary or biological factors.

Question 6

Jeff and Mary have been dating for several weeks and are both considering making their relationship exclusive and not seeing other people. According to social exchange theory, their commitment to the relationship will be greater if:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jeff and Mary have been dating for...

Question 7

Studies on the impact of similarity on interpersonal attraction have found that similarity:

Accepted Answer

Similarity is a universal predictor of attraction, applicable across different ages and cultures, as it fosters understanding and shared values.

Question 8

Madeline and Matthew are both committed to making their relationship work. Whether or not they are successful may be determined by whether or not the rewards of the relationship outweigh the costs according to _.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory suggests that the success of a relationship is determined by whether the perceived rewards outweigh the costs.

Question 9

One of the reasons that people are attracted to physically beautiful individuals is that:

Accepted Answer

People may want to be positively judged by the company they keep, as being associated with attractive individuals can enhance one's own social status and perception by others.

Question 10

Jean is happy in a romantic relationship but feels that there could likely be another relationship that would make her even more content. If we only examine the comparison level of Jean's current relationship, we would predict that she would the relationship.

Accepted Answer

The comparison level refers to the standard by which individuals evaluate the quality of their relationships. If Jean believes there is a better relationship available, her comparison level is higher than her current relationship, leading her to potentially leave.

Question 11

Kristin has been in a romantic relationship for several months. Initially, her feelings for her partner were very intense and ranged from ecstatic highs when seeing her partner to sometimes heart-breaking lows when her partner was away. These feelings have faded somewhat and recently, she has also noticed more feelings of affection and caring for her partner. The difference between her initial and recent feelings best demonstrates the difference between:

Accepted Answer

Initially, Kristin experienced passionate love, characterized by intense emotions and attraction. Over time, her feelings evolved into companionate love, marked by affection and caring.

Question 12

Social exchange theory offered an explanation for the possible factors that:

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory focuses on the costs and benefits in relationships, which helps determine how close a relationship becomes.

Question 13

All of the following are gender differences that have been found with regard to important characteristics for dating partners and spouses EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that while physical attractiveness is important to both genders, women often prioritize emotional maturity and other traits over physical attractiveness more than men do.

Question 14

Imagine that you have just arrived at university and are living in a dorm. You meet someone who is physically attractive and you'd like to get to know this person better. After a long dinner conversation, you learn that this person shares many of your attitudes and beliefs, but is only visiting and happens to live on the other side of the province. Based on the factors that have been shown to predict interpersonal attraction, your similarity to this person would be likely to increase your feelings of attraction, and the fact that they live far way would be likely to your feelings of attraction.

Accepted Answer

Similarity tends to increase attraction, but physical distance can decrease feelings of attraction due to the challenges it poses for forming a close relationship.

Question 15

Research that paired homosexual men together for a date found that the men's liking for their partner and desire to date them again were most strongly influenced by:

Accepted Answer

The study found that physical attractiveness was the most significant factor influencing the men's liking for their partner and their desire to date them again.

Question 16

A couple has been together for several years and they are now deciding whether to end their relationship. Based on Thibaut and Kelley's social exchange theory, one of the primary factors that will affect their decision is:

Accepted Answer

Thibaut and Kelley's social exchange theory suggests that individuals evaluate relationships based on the relative rewards and costs, seeking to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Question 17

A psychologist is attempting to explain the source of various gender differences in mating behaviour. When explaining the fact that men tend to prefer younger women and women tend to prefer older men, he claims that this makes sense because older men have more earning potential, younger women are more economically dependent, and this age difference is consistent with most cultural expectations regarding relationships. This psychologist's views are most similar to those advanced by:

Accepted Answer

Social structure theory suggests that gender differences in behavior, such as mating preferences, arise from societal roles and expectations, including economic and cultural factors.

Question 18

There is the notion that people may want to be positively judged by the company they keep and this is a possible reason why has a positive impact on attraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is the notion that people may...

Question 19

As Liz and Joel start spending an increasing amount of time together playing pool, taking dance lessons, and surfing, they are also sharing an increasing number of their personal thoughts and feelings with each other. Their satisfaction for their relationship will continue to deepen if:

Accepted Answer

The answer of As Liz and Joel start spending an...

Question 20

According to social exchange theory, a key role in fostering close relationships is played by _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to social exchange theory, a key...

Quiz 13: Behaviour in a Social Context