Question 1

Defining a concept by the way that it is measured is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Defining a concept by the way that it is measured is known as an operational definition. It defines a concept in terms of the specific procedures or operations used to measure it.

Question 2

A person from which of the following countries would most likely NOT value love as a prerequisite for marriage?

Accepted Answer

While love is becoming more important in modern Chinese culture, traditionally arranged marriages were common, and the decision to marry was often based on practical considerations such as financial stability and family background rather than romantic love.

Question 3

Misattribution of arousal

Accepted Answer

Misattribution of arousal occurs when the source of arousal is mistakenly attributed to an unrelated factor. This can happen when physical arousal is experienced from one activity (such as exercise) and is then attributed to emotions related to a different activity (such as love). The example given in choice A of becoming physically aroused from running and then transferring this arousal to feelings of love is an accurate illustration of misattribution of arousal. Choices B, C, and D are inaccurate or irrelevant.

Question 4

In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ________;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______________.

Accepted Answer

In individualistic cultures, people tend to value autonomy and individualism, meaning their behaviour is more influenced by their own attitudes and beliefs. In collectivist cultures, people value interdependence and communal harmony, meaning their behaviour is more regulated by group norms and family attitudes. Peer pressure and self-interest may be factors in both types of cultures, but they are not the primary determinants of behaviour in collectivist cultures. Therefore, the most accurate answer is C.

Question 5

Cross-cultural psychologists have identified two dimensions on which cultures vary on the meaning of love.They are

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which emotion is characterized by increased blood pressure,heart rate,muscular tension and sweating palms?

Accepted Answer

These physiological responses can be attributed to various emotions depending on how an individual interprets a situation.

Question 7

The kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is

Accepted Answer

In a collectivistic society, individuals often prioritize the views and opinions of their social group over their own individual desires. Therefore, the kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is the kind of love that will come after marriage between two individuals of similar social status, as this is seen as a way of maintaining the stability and harmony of the social group. Passionate love, two-component love, and misattributive love may also occur in a collectivistic society, but they may not be as valued or prioritized as the love that comes after marriage between two individuals of similar social status.

Question 8

According to Berscheid and Walster's (1974)two-component theory of love,male subjects who have __________ are more likely to report attraction towards a pretty woman than those who have not

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

What are the two components of the two-component theory of love described by Berscheid and Walster (1974)?

Accepted Answer

The two-component theory of love proposed by Berscheid and Walster (1974) consists of a state of physiological arousal and the cognitive appraisal of that arousal as "love" when an appropriate love object is present.

Question 10

The authors of your text report on a large-scale survey of 10,000 men and women from 37 societies.In asking what kind of things one values in a potential mate,the researchers found that men placed more weight on cues of ________ while women rated cues of ________ as more important.

Accepted Answer

The survey findings indicate that men prioritize physical attraction in a potential mate, while women value resources more. This reflects common evolutionary psychology perspectives on mate selection criteria, where physical attractiveness in women can be seen as a cue for health and fertility, and resources in men as a cue for the ability to provide and protect.

Question 11

Which of the following situation does the two-component theory of love do a particularly good job at explaining?

Accepted Answer

The two-component theory of love explains our association between sex and love as it proposes that love is composed of two components - an emotional component (such as intimacy and passion) and a cognitive component (such as commitment). Thus, the theory suggests that the presence of both emotional and cognitive components are necessary for a relationship to be considered true love, which may explain our cultural understanding that sex is an important part of romantic love.

Question 12

Dutton and Aron (1974)interviewed subjects who had just crossed one of two types of bridges-a safe one and a dangerous one.They found

Accepted Answer

The study found that males who crossed the dangerous bridge were more likely to misattribute their heightened arousal to attraction towards a female confederate, supporting the idea of misattribution of arousal.

Question 13

The type of culture where two people who have agreed to marry describe their love for one another as companionate or as a friendship with a great deal of respect for the other is a _______ society such as _______.

Accepted Answer

This question is referring to the concept of companionate love, which is more commonly found in collectivist cultures where the emphasis is on family and group harmony. China is a collectivist culture and therefore the best answer choice for this question. Individualist cultures, such as France and Canada, tend to emphasize romantic love and personal fulfillment. The United States is a predominantly individualist culture, although it is important to note that there is variation within any culture.

Question 14

The dimension of independence-interdependence refers to

Accepted Answer

The dimension of independence-interdependence refers to how cultures view each person in terms of individuality compared to in relation to the group. This dimension highlights the extent to which people identify and prioritize themselves as individuals versus as members of a group. Cultures that prioritize individualism tend to value independence, self-expression, and autonomy, while cultures that prioritize collectivism value interdependence, group cooperation, and the maintenance of social harmony.

Question 15

In which of the following societies would an individual be quite willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

Accepted Answer

The concept of arranged marriages is traditionally common in many parts of India where parents or other family members choose a spouse for their child based on factors such as social status, family background, and education, rather than solely on love or attraction.

Question 16

Patterns of both cross-cultural similarity and cross-cultural differences have been recognized in attraction and marriage.Of the following,the one that shows more similarity than difference across cultures is

Accepted Answer

Across cultures, there is a general agreement that men tend to choose women based on cues of reproductive capacity, such as youth and physical attractiveness, which shows more similarity than difference.

Question 17

After playing in a vigorous game of basketball,Ed,who experienced increased heart rate and sweating from playing,found himself more attracted to women than Tyrone,who did not play the game.What phenomenon can BEST explain the fact the Ed was more attracted to women than Tyrone?

Accepted Answer

Ed's increased heart rate and sweating from playing basketball caused a physiological arousal in his body. According to the misattribution of arousal theory, Ed may have mistakenly attributed this arousal to his attraction to the women around him, leading to him feeling more attracted to them than Tyrone.

Question 18

Which of the following biochemical is involved in the pleasure pathways including the biological experience of love?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine is the biochemical involved in the pleasure pathways and is associated with the biological experience of love, pleasure, and reward. It is released in the brain during activities such as eating, sex, and social interactions, and creates feelings of pleasure and happiness. Estrogen and testosterone are sex hormones, and serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood and behavior, but they are not specifically associated with the pleasure pathways of love.

Question 19

Let's say that your society emphasizes passionate love as one of the reasons for marriage.You also will use such characteristics as physical attractiveness,similarity and wealth and resources to select a mate.Most likely you live in

Accepted Answer

In Western societies like Canada, passionate love, physical attractiveness, similarity, and wealth are often emphasized in mate selection.

Question 20

One variation in how standards of beauty DIFFER across cultures was discussed in a study that indicated that Asian students (when compared with white and Hispanic students,)were INDIFFERENT to

Accepted Answer

The study indicated that Asian students were indifferent to indicators of sexual maturity, such as facial narrowness. This suggests that the standard of beauty in Asian cultures may not prioritize facial features traditionally associated with sexual attractiveness.

Quiz 12: Gender and Sexuality

Defining a concept by the way that it is measured is called _____.

A person from which of the following countries would most likely NOT value love as a prerequisite for marriage?

Misattribution of arousal

In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______.

Cross-cultural psychologists have identified two dimensions on which cultures vary on the meaning of love.They are

Which emotion is characterized by increased blood pressure,heart rate,muscular tension and sweating palms?

The kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is

According to Berscheid and Walster's (1974) two-component theory of love,male subjects who have __________ are more likely to report attraction towards a pretty woman than those who have not

What are the two components of the two-component theory of love described by Berscheid and Walster (1974) ?

The authors of your text report on a large-scale survey of 10,000 men and women from 37 societies.In asking what kind of things one values in a potential mate,the researchers found that men placed more weight on cues of while women rated cues of as more important.