Question 1

According to Aronson's view,which of the following is true of attribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant approval improves the value of a relationship.
B)  An open,honest relationship is less likely to offer continuing rewards than one dulled by the suppression of unpleasant emotions.
C)  A loved one whom a person has doted on is easy to reward but hard to hurt.
D)  As a relationship ripens toward greater intimacy,what becomes increasingly important is authenticity.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the research that digitized multiple faces and averaged them using a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Averaged faces and bodies tend to be perfectly symmetrical,a characteristic of attractive people.
B)  People find the composite faces less appealing than almost all the actual faces.
C)  An average leg-length-to-body ratio looks less attractive than very short or long legs.
D)  Averaged looks least embody prototypes and thus are difficult for the brain to process and categorize.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

A motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing,positive interactions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  association anxiety.
B)  the need for attachment.
C)  the need to belong.
D)  affiliative predisposition.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Anticipatory liking,expecting that someone will be pleasant and compatible,increases the chance of:

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A)  becoming involved in an inequitable relationship.
B)  a dysfunctional,co-dependent relationship.
C)  being exploited in the early stages of a relationship.
D)  forming a rewarding relationship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Scarlett,a middle-aged woman,panics when she is in a critical situation,whereas her partner,Hannah,has a positive outlook.Hannah is calm,and she consoles and encourages Scarlett whenever they face a problem.In the context of attraction,Hannah and Scarlett exhibit ________ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  altruism
B)  complementarity
C)  deindividuation
D)  ingratiationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Spouses are more likely than randomly paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The ________ the similarity,the ________ they are.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater;happier
B)  greater;healthier
C)  lesser;healthier
D)  lesser;happierE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Bill and Susie's relationship becomes progressively more intimate than it was as they engage in self-revelation and tend to be open with each other in expressing their feelings.Their relationship is marked by the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  disclosure reciprocity
B)  mutual disinhibition
C)  reciprocal disinhibition
D)  reciprocal intimacyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the ingratiation effect.
B)  complementarity.
C)  the mere-exposure effect.
D)  the matching phenomenon.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

After learning about a former co-worker who recently passed away due to cancer,you call a loved one.In the context of attraction and intimacy,this is an example of how reminders of death:

Accepted Answer

A)  make us depressed.
B)  encourage solitude.
C)  heighten our need to belong.
D)  cause social tension.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Amber just moved to a new town and is eager to make friends.When given the choice,she should select an apartment:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the back of the complex.
B)  that is an end unit.
C)  near the mailboxes.
D)  away from the main office.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

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 earns $35,000 a year,Naomi will probably make ________ doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly less money
B)  the same amount
C)  more money
D)  significantly less moneyE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate love.
B)  romantic love.
C)  secure attachment.
D)  committed friendship.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

When benefits are proportional to contributions in a relationship,________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance exists
B)  mutuality exists
C)  equity exists
D)  companionate love existsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

We like people those whose behavior is gratifying to us or whom we associate with gratifying events.This fact is consistent with the ________ theory of attraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance
B)  reward
C)  two-factor
D)  James-LangeE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

According to Schachter and Singer's (1962) two-factor theory of emotion,where should you take a person you really like on a first date?

Accepted Answer

A)  a romantic-comedy movie
B)  an amusement park
C)  a restaurant for a candlelit dinner
D)  your favorite fast food restaurantE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

When unacquainted male-female pairs gazed intently for 2 minutes into each other's eyes for a research project,what was the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  They felt embarrassed.
B)  They felt hostility toward each other.
C)  They felt attraction and affection.
D)  They felt nothing.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which theory provides the best explanation for the effects of proximity,similarity,and attractiveness on liking?

Accepted Answer

A)  the triangle theory
B)  the reward theory
C)  the disclosure theory
D)  the attachment theoryE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

If you are new in office and want to make friends,your best bet is to get a desk:

Accepted Answer

A)  that is smaller than that of anyone else.
B)  in the quietest corner of the office.
C)  near the coffeepot.
D)  next to the air conditioner.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Attachment marked by possessiveness and jealousy is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  secure attachment.
B)  dismissive attachment.
C)  avoidant attachment.
D)  anxious attachment.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Natalie,a student,likes her classmate,Wyatt who always helps her with her assignments and projects.She likes him more than anyone in her class as she can rely on him on any given day to get her work done.Which of the following theories explains Natalie's liking in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  the contact theory
B)  the reward theory of attraction
C)  the equity theory
D)  the triangular theory of loveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 11: Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

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

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The affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined is called:

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Scarlett,a middle-aged woman,panics when she is in a critical situation,whereas her partner,Hannah,has a positive outlook.Hannah is calm,and she consoles and encourages Scarlett whenever they face a problem.In the context of attraction,Hannah and Scarlett exhibit ________ in this scenario.

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According to Schachter and Singer's (1962) two-factor theory of emotion,where should you take a person you really like on a first date?

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Attachment marked by possessiveness and jealousy is called:

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According to Aronson's view,which of the following is true of attribution?

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A motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing,positive interactions is:

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Bill and Susie's relationship becomes progressively more intimate than it was as they engage in self-revelation and tend to be open with each other in expressing their feelings.Their relationship is marked by the ________ effect.

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After learning about a former co-worker who recently passed away due to cancer,you call a loved one.In the context of attraction and intimacy,this is an example of how reminders of death:

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Amber just moved to a new town and is eager to make friends.When given the choice,she should select an apartment:

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Natalie,a student,likes her classmate,Wyatt who always helps her with her assignments and projects.She likes him more than anyone in her class as she can rely on him on any given day to get her work done.Which of the following theories explains Natalie's liking in this scenario?

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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 earns $35,000 a year,Naomi will probably make ________ doing the same job.

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Which of the following is true of the research that digitized multiple faces and averaged them using a computer?

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We like people those whose behavior is gratifying to us or whom we associate with gratifying events.This fact is consistent with the ________ theory of attraction.

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When benefits are proportional to contributions in a relationship,________.

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If you are new in office and want to make friends,your best bet is to get a desk:

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When unacquainted male-female pairs gazed intently for 2 minutes into each other's eyes for a research project,what was the result?

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Which theory provides the best explanation for the effects of proximity,similarity,and attractiveness on liking?

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Spouses are more likely than randomly paired people to share common attitudes,beliefs,and values.The ________ the similarity,the ________ they are.

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Anticipatory liking,expecting that someone will be pleasant and compatible,increases the chance of:

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