Question 1

Social exclusion is the opposite of attraction.

Accepted Answer

Social exclusion refers to the process or state where individuals or groups are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of society and are fundamental to social integration. Attraction, on the other hand, refers to a force or feeling that draws people together, which is not directly related to the concept of social exclusion.

Question 2

The ____ refers to the idea that one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules. ​

Accepted Answer

The "bad apple effect" refers to the phenomenon where one person's negative behavior or rule-breaking can influence others to also behave negatively or break rules, suggesting that one "bad apple" can spoil the bunch.

Question 3

The so-called bad apple effect refers to the idea that ____.

Accepted Answer

The bad apple effect suggests that one person who breaks the rules can influence others to do the same, spreading deviant behavior within a group.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates stalking?

Accepted Answer

Stalking involves repeated, unwanted attention or contact that causes fear or concern for one's safety. Mark's behavior of sending repeated unwanted emails to Tina after being rejected fits this definition.

Question 5

Research suggests that, when it comes to unrequited love, ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men are more likely than women to experience rejection in situations of unrequited love. This is often attributed to traditional social norms and gender roles where men are more likely to initiate romantic advances, thereby exposing themselves to a higher risk of rejection.

Question 6

Which scenario illustrates the bad apple effect?

Accepted Answer

The bad apple effect refers to the phenomenon where the negative behavior or attitude of a single individual can influence the entire group, leading to a deterioration in the group's overall performance or behavior. In choice C, Ursula's pranks and negative behavior towards the teacher gradually influence the entire class to engage in similar behavior, illustrating the bad apple effect.

Question 7

Research on families indicates that the threat of expulsion often helps to ____.

Accepted Answer

The threat of expulsion can act as a deterrent against behaviors that could harm the family unit, thereby helping to hold the family together by encouraging members to work through their issues.

Question 8

The following scenario is not uncommon. Several people are waiting at a crosswalk. One of them decides to cross despite a red signal, and-once that happens-everyone else does the same. This is an example not only of conformity but also of ____.

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies the "bad apple effect," where the behavior of one individual negatively influences the group, leading others to follow suit despite initial reluctance or understanding of the correct behavior, such as waiting for the green signal before crossing.

Question 9

Another term for "unrequited love" is ____.

Accepted Answer

Unrequited love refers to a one-sided love where one person's feelings are not returned or reciprocated by the other, which is exactly what "unreciprocated love" means.

Question 10

Which statement is most accurate regarding gender differences in unrequited love and stalking?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men may be slightly more likely to experience unrequited love. However, women are disproportionately more likely to be victims of stalking, reflecting broader patterns of gendered violence and harassment.

Question 11

High-testosterone men are less reliable than low-testosterone men.

Accepted Answer

High-testosterone men have been shown to be more likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as infidelity and aggression, which can make them less reliable partners.

Question 12

Research suggests that a small percentage of people (about 5-10%)are by nature loners-and indifferent to social contact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that a small percentage of...

Question 13

The situation in which Person X loves Person Y but Person Y does not love Person X is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Unrequited love refers to a situation where one person has romantic feelings for another, but those feelings are not reciprocated.

Question 14

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate? ​

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is the bad apple effect, which suggests that one person's negative behaviors can influence others within a group, leading to a broader impact on the group's conduct, similar to the idea that one "bad apple" can spoil the bunch. This concept is relevant to the scenario where societal concern is that if some individuals get away with stealing, it may encourage others to do the same, potentially leading to widespread disorder.

Question 15

When participants were expelled from a group after they had followed the example of a bad apple-and then were reinstated in the group, ostensibly due to an accident or technical problem-they subsequently ____.

Accepted Answer

When participants were expelled from a group due to negative influence and then reinstated, they often behaved much better than others as a way to regain their standing or prove their worthiness to the group. This improvement in behavior is likely driven by a desire to correct the negative impression that led to their initial expulsion.

Question 16

What is the major emotion felt by someone who rejects a person's romantic advances?

Accepted Answer

Guilt is often the major emotion felt by someone who rejects another's romantic advances, as they may feel bad for not reciprocating the feelings.

Question 17

Persisting in romantic or courtship behavior or other behaviors that frighten and harass the rejecter in the relationship is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Stalking involves persisting in romantic or courtship behavior, or engaging in other behaviors, that frighten and harass the person who has rejected or ended the relationship.

Question 18

The sting of unrequited love may lead rejected people to ____, or harass, their rejecters. ​

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "stalk" because when someone experiences the pain of unrequited love, they may respond by obsessively following or monitoring the person who rejected them, which is referred to as stalking.

Question 19

The need to belong drives people to affiliate, commit, and remain together, and it makes them reluctant to live alone.

Accepted Answer

The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation that drives individuals to seek connections with others, leading to behaviors such as affiliating with groups, committing to relationships, and a general reluctance to be isolated or alone. This need influences social bonds and cohesion.

Question 20

Which behavior is LEAST likely to result in one being expelled from one's family?

Accepted Answer

Losing a job is generally seen as a less severe issue compared to abandoning or cheating on a spouse, or marrying a criminal, and is less likely to result in expulsion from one's family. It is often viewed as a temporary setback rather than a moral failing.

Quiz 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection