Question 1

You are very sociable and outgoing; at a holiday party,you approach a quiet young woman standing alone in the corner.To break the ice,you discuss a number of "safe" topics:what the winter will be like,what new television shows are worth watching,and what books you've been reading lately.You both see eye-to-eye on a lot.After the conversation,you like the young woman.Based on a large number of social-psychological experiments,why is that so?

Accepted Answer

According to social-psychological experiments, people tend to be attracted to others who hold similar attitudes. In this scenario, the fact that the two individuals saw eye-to-eye on several topics suggests that they share similar attitudes, which likely contributed to the individual's liking of the young woman.

Question 2

Recall that Kubitscheck and Halliman (1998)studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability)on friendship formation.They discovered that tracking fostered ____,which in turn increased the ____ of students "tracked" together.

Accepted Answer

Kubitscheck and Halliman found that tracking led to propinquity (physical proximity) which in turn increased the likelihood of friendship formation based on similarity (shared academic ability). Option A is incorrect because communication was not identified as the main factor. Option C is partially correct in that it mentions reciprocated liking, but does not include the important role of propinquity. Option D is incorrect because it implies a focus on social exchange, which was not the main focus of the study.

Question 3

In terms of interpersonal style,someone who is ____ would be more likely to see an interaction in a less complicated way,and someone who is ____ would tend to see the psychological aspects of an interaction.

Accepted Answer

The first blank asks about someone who sees an interaction in a less complicated way, which suggests a low level of skill or ability in understanding the complexities of interpersonal interactions. The second blank describes someone who tends to see the psychological aspects of interactions, which suggests a high level of skill or ability in understanding the complexities of interpersonal interactions. Therefore, the best choice is C, which contrasts low-skilled and high-skilled individuals. The other options are not relevant to the given context.

Question 4

All of the following are true except

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are true except
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Question 5

Amy and Jen are roommates this year. ____ would predict that they are likely to like each other,and ____ can be described as the "fuel" that would create a friendship between them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amy and Jen are roommates this year....

Question 6

Dave is low-skilled in his interpersonal style-he tends to see interactions as simple and focuses on what was accomplished.His partner,Lynn,is high-skilled and tends to focus on the psychological aspects of their conversations.According to information in your text,what is likely to happen between Dave and Lynn?

Accepted Answer

With such different interpersonal styles, Dave and Lynn are likely to experience frustration in their interactions. Dave's focus on task accomplishment and Lynn's focus on psychological aspects can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications between them. It is unlikely that Dave will become high-skilled or that Lynn will become low-skilled, as their styles are likely ingrained and habitual. While they may still have a positive relationship, their differing styles may present ongoing challenges.

Question 7

In romantic relationships,when would similarity with your partner be the least important?

Accepted Answer

When looking for a short-term or casual relationship, similarity with the partner may not be as important as compared to a long-term committed relationship. In a short-term relationship, individuals may prioritize physical attraction or immediate compatibility rather than shared values, interests, or personality traits. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Question 8

The concept of "degrees of separation" is best understood as the idea that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know and

Accepted Answer

The concept of "six degrees of separation" suggests that everyone in the world is connected to each other by no more than six degrees of separation (i.e. six intermediaries). However, in the context of the question, the idea is that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know. This means that your friends are one degree away from you, but their friends are two degrees away from you (one degree away from your friends and one degree away from you). Therefore, the correct choice is A. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the concept of degrees of separation.

Question 9

Recall that Curtis and Miller (1986)assigned participants at random to have a conversation.One member of each pair was told that the other person liked him or her.Participants provided this information actually behaved in more likable ways,and their partners,too,behaved in pleasant ways.These findings demonstrate that ____ may explain the power of reciprocal liking.

Accepted Answer

The self-fulfilling prophecy refers to the phenomenon where a person's expectations lead to behaviors that confirm those expectations. In this case, the participant who was told that their partner liked them behaved in more likable ways, confirming the expectation set by the experimenter. This may explain why reciprocal liking can be so powerful - if one person believes the other likes them, they may behave in ways that confirm this belief, leading to a positive cycle of reciprocal liking.

Question 10

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and passionate.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

Accepted Answer

Beatriz's traits suggest that she values emotion and connections with others, so a friend or partner who is also passionate and expressive would likely be a good fit for her.

Question 11

Based on what the authors of your text present about similarity and liking,who would Russ Feingold (a liberal senator),be most likely to become friends with?

Accepted Answer

According to the information presented in the text, people are more likely to become friends with those who are similar to them in terms of attitudes, values, and interests. Russ Feingold is a liberal senator, which suggests that he is likely to have more in common with Democratic Senator John Kerry than with the other individuals listed. George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and Rush Limbaugh are all known for their conservative views, which may make it less likely for Feingold to form a close friendship with them.

Question 12

The ____ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

Accepted Answer

The complementarity concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics complement ours, or are the opposite of ours. This means that we may be drawn to someone who has different strengths or qualities than we possess, making us feel like we complete each other. Propinquity refers to proximity or nearness, functional distance refers to how the layout of a space affects social interactions, and reciprocal refers to mutual or equal exchange.

Question 13

According to research presented by the authors of your text,someone who is low-skilled in their interpersonal style would be more likely to have a better friendship with someone who is

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals with similar skill levels, such as both being low-skilled, may find it easier to relate and communicate, leading to better friendships.

Question 14

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling,nothing serious.If Tony would describe himself as a preppy,conservative Protestant,whom would he be more likely to "hook up" with for a fling?

Accepted Answer

Tony is looking for a fling, which suggests he might be interested in someone different from his usual circle. Zelda, being a left-wing, New Age artist, represents a contrast to Tony's conservative, preppy background, making her a more likely choice for a non-serious, adventurous fling.

Question 15

Barbara,Britanny,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Art.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that appearing too independent can actually decrease one's attractiveness to potential partners. Therefore, Melissa's strategy of demonstrating her independence by disagreeing with Art may make her less likely to be successful in attracting him compared to the other strategies.

Question 16

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of ____ over the notion of ____.

Accepted Answer

The authors state that "the bulk of research supports the notion of similarity over complementarity". Therefore, C is the correct choice as it matches the author's statement. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the authors' assertion.

Question 17

Recall that Tom Boyden and his colleagues (1984)found that gay men who were stereotypically masculine desired a partner who was most of all logical,and that gay men who were stereotypically feminine desired a partner who was most of all expressive.These findings support the role of ____ to influence attraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall that Tom Boyden and his colleagues...

Question 18

When Theodore Newcomb (1961)randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that ____ and ____ were powerful predictors of who would become friends.

Accepted Answer

Newcomb found that demographic similarity and attitude similarity were powerful predictors of who would become friends. There is evidence that physical attractiveness plays a role as well, but it was not identified as one of the most powerful predictors in this study. The number of friends in common was not mentioned as a predictor in the given information.

Question 19

Consider the following piece of folk wisdom: "Opposites attract." The social-psychological concept of ____ is most closely related to this truism.

Accepted Answer

The concept of complementarity refers to the idea that people are attracted to those who have qualities that complement their own. This is often described as "opposites attract," as people may be drawn to those who have qualities that they lack or that balance out their own attributes.

Question 20

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal liking refers to the tendency to like someone who likes us. It is a powerful determinant of interpersonal attraction because when we perceive that someone likes us, it often leads us to feel happier and more positive about ourselves, which in turn can make us like that person more. This idea is supported by research showing that people often rate individuals as more attractive, kind, and intelligent when they believe that those individuals appreciate them.

Quiz 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Recall that Kubitscheck and Halliman (1998) studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability) on friendship formation.They discovered that tracking fostered ,which in turn increased the of students "tracked" together.

In terms of interpersonal style,someone who is would be more likely to see an interaction in a less complicated way,and someone who is would tend to see the psychological aspects of an interaction.

All of the following are true except

Amy and Jen are roommates this year. would predict that they are likely to like each other,and can be described as the "fuel" that would create a friendship between them.

In romantic relationships,when would similarity with your partner be the least important?

The concept of "degrees of separation" is best understood as the idea that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know and

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and passionate.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

Based on what the authors of your text present about similarity and liking,who would Russ Feingold (a liberal senator) ,be most likely to become friends with?

The ____ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

According to research presented by the authors of your text,someone who is low-skilled in their interpersonal style would be more likely to have a better friendship with someone who is

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling,nothing serious.If Tony would describe himself as a preppy,conservative Protestant,whom would he be more likely to "hook up" with for a fling?

Barbara,Britanny,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Art.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of over the notion of .

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that and were powerful predictors of who would become friends.

Consider the following piece of folk wisdom: "Opposites attract." The social-psychological concept of ____ is most closely related to this truism.

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

Quiz 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Recall that Kubitscheck and Halliman (1998) studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability) on friendship formation.They discovered that tracking fostered ____,which in turn increased the ____ of students "tracked" together.

In terms of interpersonal style,someone who is ____ would be more likely to see an interaction in a less complicated way,and someone who is ____ would tend to see the psychological aspects of an interaction.

All of the following are true except

Amy and Jen are roommates this year. ____ would predict that they are likely to like each other,and ____ can be described as the "fuel" that would create a friendship between them.

In romantic relationships,when would similarity with your partner be the least important?

The concept of "degrees of separation" is best understood as the idea that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know and

Beatriz is expressive,sociable,and passionate.She is most likely to prefer a friend or romantic partner who is

Based on what the authors of your text present about similarity and liking,who would Russ Feingold (a liberal senator) ,be most likely to become friends with?

The ____ concept posits that we will be attracted to people whose characteristics are the opposite of ours.

According to research presented by the authors of your text,someone who is low-skilled in their interpersonal style would be more likely to have a better friendship with someone who is

Tony is just looking for a romantic fling,nothing serious.If Tony would describe himself as a preppy,conservative Protestant,whom would he be more likely to "hook up" with for a fling?

Barbara,Britanny,Laurie,and Melissa have each adopted a different strategy in their attempts to attract Art.All else being equal,who is most likely to be unsuccessful?

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of ____ over the notion of ____.

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that ____ and ____ were powerful predictors of who would become friends.

Consider the following piece of folk wisdom: "Opposites attract." The social-psychological concept of ____ is most closely related to this truism.

Perhaps the most crucial determinant of whether we like someone is whether he or she likes us.This best illustrates the power of

Recall that Kubitscheck and Halliman (1998) studied the influence of tracking (grouping students by academic ability) on friendship formation.They discovered that tracking fostered ,which in turn increased the of students "tracked" together.

In terms of interpersonal style,someone who is would be more likely to see an interaction in a less complicated way,and someone who is would tend to see the psychological aspects of an interaction.

Amy and Jen are roommates this year. would predict that they are likely to like each other,and can be described as the "fuel" that would create a friendship between them.

According to the authors,the greatest amount of research supports the notion of over the notion of .

When Theodore Newcomb (1961) randomly assigned male students at the University of Michigan to be roommates at the start of the school year,he found that and were powerful predictors of who would become friends.