Question 1

Suppose that Person X and Person Y live close to one another, and run into one another nearly every day. Compared to most people, their chances of becoming friends are ____ and their chances of becoming enemies are ____.

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Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about how waist-to-hip ratio affects judgments of attractiveness?

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Question 3

Suppose that Anya lives near Duane, and tends to run into him a lot. And suppose that she lives farther away from Leroy, and runs into him less often. Research suggests that ____.

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Question 4

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of the ____.

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The mere exposure effect refers to the phenomenon where simply being exposed to someone or something repeatedly can increase our liking for them. This effect is often seen as a key factor in the propinquity (proximity) effect, where individuals are more likely to form relationships with those who are physically closer to them.

Question 5

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of the ____.

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The social allergy effect occurs when a behavior that was initially tolerable becomes increasingly annoying over time, leading to a negative reaction or even the termination of the relationship. In this scenario, Tom's annoyance with his girlfriend's nail biting behavior has increased over time, indicating the social allergy effect.

Question 6

Familiarity and repeated exposure can sometimes make bad things worse. What does this idea best illustrate?

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The social allergy effect refers to the idea that repeated exposure to a particular person or situation can cause increased negative reactions or feelings towards that person or situation, even if there was no initial conflict. This is often seen in situations where people have clashing personalities or values, and the more they interact, the worse their relationship becomes.

Question 7

In a well-known study conducted in the 1950s, social psychologist Leon Festinger and colleagues analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in one of the dormitories at MIT. Festinger et al.'s results were most consistent with the ____.

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Festinger's study supported the propinquity effect, which refers to the increased likelihood of forming friendships with individuals who are physically close in proximity.

Question 8

According to research on online dating services, which profile will Sarah find most attractive?

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Research suggests that women are more likely to be attracted to men who are of similar or slightly taller height, and make a higher income. Option A and D do not meet the height preference, while option B does not meet the income preference. Option C, on the other hand, meets both preferences and is therefore the most attractive choice.

Question 9

Based on the research presented in the Money Matters feature in your text, which of the following statements about women's ratings of attractiveness of men is most accurate?

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The Money Matters feature in the text discusses research on women's ratings of men's attractiveness based on characteristics like height and income. The research suggests that women generally prefer taller men, but higher income can make up for lack of height in terms of perceived attractiveness. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement. Option A (women always prefer taller men) is not supported by the research, and option D (women always prefer heftier men) is not mentioned at all in the text. Option C (women do not look at height or income when they judge how attractive a man is) is not supported by the research presented.

Question 10

Apparently people sometimes like others based on nothing more than familiarity. This is called the ____.

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The propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to become attracted to others who are in close proximity or with whom they have frequent contact. This can be due to familiarity and the ease of developing a relationship with someone who is nearby or accessible. The other options (social allergy effect, matching hypothesis, and Coolidge effect) are not related to this phenomenon.

Question 11

Compared to people who are not physically attractive, people who are physically beautiful are assumed to be superior on many traits-including intelligence, sexual warmth, and popularity. This assumption is known as the ____.

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The assumption that physically beautiful people are superior on many traits is known as the "what is beautiful is good" effect.

Question 12

According to the so-called "what is beautiful is good" effect, people tend to assume that physically attractive people are ____.

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The "what is beautiful is good" effect suggests that people assume physically attractive individuals are superior to others in terms of a wide range of factors such as intelligence, popularity, and sexual warmth. This belief is not necessarily based on any evidence or experience with the person in question, but rather on the stereotype that attractive people are inherently better in multiple aspects of life.

Question 13

In a well-known study conducted in the 1950s, social psychologist Leon Festinger and colleagues analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in one of the dormitories at MIT. The researchers found that strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

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Question 14

Social psychological research suggests that, when a person goes out on a date, the best predictor of that person's enjoyment of the date is ____.

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Question 15

Suppose that you meet a friend of a friend named Roger who is strikingly attractive, well-groomed, and well-mannered. And suppose that you immediately assume that Roger "has it together." That is to say, he is smart, talented and successful, and he likely has a great social and romantic life as well. If so, you would be showing evidence of the ____.

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This scenario is an example of the "what is beautiful is good" effect, which is the tendency to assume that physically attractive people possess other desirable traits, such as intelligence or success. This effect has been well-documented in research studies.

Question 16

The ____ is an example of familiarity reducing rather than increasing liking.

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The social allergy effect is when repeated exposure to someone or something leads to a decrease in liking, rather than an increase. This occurs when there are irritating or unpleasant qualities about the person or thing, and familiarity only amplifies these negative feelings. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 17

Tom's new girlfriend, Elise, has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. Tom is starting to think that this is a sign that Elise might just not be the right person for him. What would a social psychologist say?

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A social psychologist would likely point out that Tom's increasing annoyance with Elise's habit is a common phenomenon known as the social allergy effect. This refers to the tendency for small annoyances in a partner's behavior to become increasingly irritating over time, potentially signaling deeper incompatibilities in the relationship. It is a normal response, but it is important for Tom to reflect on whether this annoyance is truly a dealbreaker or if it is something he could learn to accept and work through with Elise.

Question 18

According to the Money Matters feature in your text, women tend to rate men's attractiveness based on ____.

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Question 19

Research indicates that people are relatively attracted to others who are familiar to them, as well as to others who have a history of shared experiences. Research also suggests that these effects ____.

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The statement suggests that the effects of attraction based on familiarity and shared experiences are deeply rooted in the human psyche and have a long evolutionary history.

Question 20

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency to ____.

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Quiz 11: Attraction and Exclusion

Suppose that Person X and Person Y live close to one another, and run into one another nearly every day. Compared to most people, their chances of becoming friends are and their chances of becoming enemies are .