Question 1

Johnny believes that his girlfriend is kind and generous and would do anything to help him. Johnny also remembers when he saw her for the first time and when he told her that he loved her. This body of knowledge about his girlfriend that Johnny has stored in his memory is known as:

Accepted Answer

The body of knowledge about Johnny's girlfriend that he has stored in his memory is a mental representation, which includes his perception of her kindness and generosity, as well as his memories of seeing her for the first time and confessing his love to her. This goes beyond just a simple impression from physical appearance or mere exposure, and it is not a subliminal impression.

Question 2

As the text explains, we form impressions of others because they:

Accepted Answer

Forming impressions of others can guide our behavior, influence our decisions in choosing friends, and help us meet our needs for concrete rewards. Therefore, all of the above options are valid reasons for why we form impressions of others.

Question 3

Sandra is a beautiful woman. Research shows that others might have which of the following kind of expectations about Sandra based on her physical appearance?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that people often associate physical attractiveness with being socially skilled, but not necessarily with intelligence or warmth. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 4

Walster, Aronson, Abrahams and Rottman (1966) conducted a classic study in which college students were set up on a blind date. Which of the following factors was the best predictor of how satisfied the students were with their date?

Accepted Answer

The study found that physical attractiveness was the best predictor of how satisfied the students were with their date. This highlights the significant impact of physical appearance on initial romantic attraction in blind date settings.

Question 5

According to your text, which of the following statements about baby-faced individuals has been supported by research?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that baby-faced adults are often perceived as more submissive and less competent in certain domains, which can make them more appealing to individuals who prefer to dominate in relationships. This perception contrasts with the idea that baby-faced individuals are seen as more threatening or are preferred for leadership roles, which is not supported by the findings.

Question 6

According to research, who is likely to make the most money at his/her job?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that height can positively correlate with earnings, particularly in business and leadership roles, making Beau, the tall businessman, likely to earn more.

Question 7

Facial expressions, eye contact, and body language are all examples of _________ .

Accepted Answer

Facial expressions, eye contact, and body language are all nonverbal cues used to convey information and communicate with others. Option A is incorrect as impression formation refers to the process of developing an opinion or view of someone or something. Option C is also incorrect as person perception is the process of forming impressions of others. Option D is incorrect as subliminal persuasion refers to the use of hidden or subconscious messages to influence behavior.

Question 8

_________ involves activating a mental representation to increase its accessibility in one's mind.

Accepted Answer

Priming involves activating a mental representation to increase its accessibility in one's mind.

Quiz 3: Perceiving Individuals