Question 1

Kalick (1977)had Harvard students indicate their impressions of eight women,judging from photos taken before or after cosmetic surgery,and found that

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Question 2

Physically attractive people tend to be all of the following EXCEPT

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Physically attractive people are often perceived as more popular, outgoing, and conforming to gender roles, but humor is not necessarily linked to physical attractiveness.

Question 3

What you find is attractive depends on

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Our perception of what is attractive is not solely based on our age or novelty/uniqueness, but rather on what we compare it to. We make judgments about attractiveness based on the context and surroundings, which can change from person to person and moment to moment. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 4

Which of your friends is most likely to report a preference for a mate who is homely and warm over one who is attractive and cold?

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Question 5

Roszell and her colleagues (1990)found that in a national sample of Canadians,those that others rated as more attractive earned,on average

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Roszell and her colleagues (1990) found that in a national sample of Canadians, those who were rated as more attractive earned around $2,000 more annually on average than those who were rated as less attractive.

Question 6

Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the physical attractiveness stereotype?

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The physical attractiveness stereotype is the belief that "what is beautiful is good," meaning that physically attractive people are assumed to possess other desirable qualities such as intelligence, kindness, and success.

Question 7

The evolutionary view of physical attractiveness is supported by research showing that men in many cultures worldwide prefer female characteristics that signify

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Research has shown that across cultures, men tend to prefer physical characteristics in women that signal reproductive capacity, such as a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7 and clear skin. This is consistent with an evolutionary perspective, which suggests that the optimal mating strategy for men is to seek out partners who are likely to produce healthy offspring.

Question 8

When people describe themselves in personal ads,women often offer _______ and seek _______.

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Question 9

Who is likely to receive the most responses to his personal ad?

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Question 10

_____ rank attractiveness as important in a mate,while _____ assign importance to honesty,humor,and dependability.

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Research has consistently shown that men tend to rank physical attractiveness as more important in a mate, while women prioritize qualities such as honesty, humor, and dependability.

Question 11

Studies on computer composites of faces show that

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Studies have shown that perfectly average composites of faces are perceived as more attractive than individual faces that deviate from the average. This is known as the "averageness effect." Symmetry is also important in the perception of attractiveness, however, it is not the only factor. Modest caricatures of attractive features can still be perceived as attractive.

Question 12

Hatfield and her colleagues (1966)matched University of Minnesota freshmen for a Welcome Week dance.When the students were asked to evaluate their dates,what determined whether they liked each other?

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In this study, physical attractiveness was the determining factor in whether the students liked their dates.

Question 13

Rosalinda,who is attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status,marries Jorge,who is also attractive,very intelligent,and high in social status.Their relationship is best understood as an example of

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The matching phenomenon, also known as homogamy or assortative mating, refers to the tendency for people to form romantic relationships with others who are similar to them in various ways, such as physical attractiveness, intelligence, and social status. Rosalinda and Jorge's relationship fits this pattern, as they are both attractive, intelligent, and high in social status, suggesting that they were drawn to each other based on these shared characteristics.

Question 14

When we have no strong feelings about a product or person ______ increases sales and votes.

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Repetition helps create familiarity with a product or person, increasing the likelihood of it being chosen or voted for even if there are no strong feelings towards it.

Question 15

An example of implicit egotism is our tendency to

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Question 16

Gangestad and his colleagues (2004)found that during ovulation,women show a heightened preference for men with

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Gangestad and his colleagues found that during ovulation, women show a heightened preference for men with masculine features.

Question 17

Research has shown that we guess _______ people are happier,sexually warmer,more outgoing,and successful.

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Research indicates that people often associate beauty with positive traits such as happiness, warmth, and success, a phenomenon known as the "halo effect."

Question 18

A stranger rides the same bus you do to school every day.According to the mere exposure effect,as the days pass you will come to view the stranger

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According to the mere exposure effect, repeated exposure to a stimulus tends to increase our liking of that stimulus. In this case, as you ride the same bus as the stranger every day, you are becoming more familiar with him or her, and therefore more likely to view him or her favorably.

Question 19

Ruth is quite attractive (a 4 on a 5-point scale),but Naomi is strikingly attractive (a 5 on a 5-point scale).Research suggests that if Ruth makes $35,000 a year on her job,Naomi will probably make _______ doing the same job.

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Research has shown that people who are considered more physically attractive typically receive higher salaries than those who are considered less attractive. Therefore, it is likely that Naomi, who is considered more attractive than Ruth, will make more money doing the same job.

Question 20

All of the following are examples of implicit egotism EXCEPT

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Implicit egotism refers to the unconscious bias or preference for things that remind us of ourselves, such as our name, birthday, or hometown. Options A, B, and D all involve this type of preference, while option C is simply a desire to honor family members or carry on family traditions, which is not explicitly linked to one's own identity.

Quiz 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Kalick (1977) had Harvard students indicate their impressions of eight women,judging from photos taken before or after cosmetic surgery,and found that

Physically attractive people tend to be all of the following EXCEPT

What you find is attractive depends on

Which of your friends is most likely to report a preference for a mate who is homely and warm over one who is attractive and cold?

Roszell and her colleagues (1990) found that in a national sample of Canadians,those that others rated as more attractive earned,on average

Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the physical attractiveness stereotype?

The evolutionary view of physical attractiveness is supported by research showing that men in many cultures worldwide prefer female characteristics that signify

When people describe themselves in personal ads,women often offer _ and seek _.

Who is likely to receive the most responses to his personal ad?

_ rank attractiveness as important in a mate,while _ assign importance to honesty,humor,and dependability.