Question 1

College students who use Facebook have lower grades and spend less time studying than those who do not use Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  widely spaced eyes 
B)  large cheeks 
C)  a small chin 
D)  a full lower lip 
A)  widely spaced eyes 
B)  large cheeks 
C)  a small chin 
D)  a full lower lip

Question 3

Males and females place equal value on the physical attractiveness of potential mates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of both genders are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  transsexual 
B)  asexual 
C)  bisexual 
D)  heterosexual 
A)  transsexual 
B)  asexual 
C)  bisexual 
D)  heterosexual

Question 5

______ on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither men nor women place any emphasis 
B)  Women place a greater emphasis than men do 
C)  Men place a greater emphasis than women do 
D)  Both women and men place an equal emphasis 
A)  Neither men nor women place any emphasis 
B)  Women place a greater emphasis than men do 
C)  Men place a greater emphasis than women do 
D)  Both women and men place an equal emphasis

Question 6

Jeff is a teenager. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how he feels about friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friends are people who keep confidences. 
B)  Friends are people who are similar to you and share interests with you. 
C)  Friends are those with whom you do things and have fun. 
D)  Friends are those with whom you play with. 
A)  Friends are people who keep confidences. 
B)  Friends are people who are similar to you and share interests with you. 
C)  Friends are those with whom you do things and have fun. 
D)  Friends are those with whom you play with.

Question 7

People are more likely to select mates who have first or last names similar to their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Researchers have found that men from Britain and Japan consider women with ______ eyes, ______ cheekbones, and ______ jaws to be most attractive.

Accepted Answer

A)  small, low, wide 
B)  small, high, wide 
C)  large, high, narrow 
D)  large, high, wide 
A)  small, low, wide 
B)  small, high, wide 
C)  large, high, narrow 
D)  large, high, wide

Question 9

Becky is in middle school. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how she feels about friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friends are people who keep confidences. 
B)  Friends are people who are similar to you and share interests with you. 
C)  Friends are those with whom you do things and have fun. 
D)  Friends are those with whom you can share intimate feelings. 
A)  Friends are people who keep confidences. 
B)  Friends are people who are similar to you and share interests with you. 
C)  Friends are those with whom you do things and have fun. 
D)  Friends are those with whom you can share intimate feelings.

Question 10

Among Asian Americans, each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  there are blurred distinctions in gender roles 
B)  open admission of a lesbian or gay male orientation is seen as a threat to the continuation of the family line 
C)  the topic of sex is generally taboo 
D)  it is generally assumed that sex is unimportant to women 
A)  there are blurred distinctions in gender roles 
B)  open admission of a lesbian or gay male orientation is seen as a threat to the continuation of the family line 
C)  the topic of sex is generally taboo 
D)  it is generally assumed that sex is unimportant to women

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typical of lonely people?

Accepted Answer

A)  an internal locus of control 
B)  lack of interest in other people 
C)  demanding too much too soon 
D)  high self-criticism 
A)  an internal locus of control 
B)  lack of interest in other people 
C)  demanding too much too soon 
D)  high self-criticism

Question 12

Members of ethnic minorities tend to be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  completely intolerant of homosexuals 
B)  less tolerant of homosexuals than European Americans are 
C)  as tolerant of homosexuals as European Americans are 
D)  more tolerant of homosexuals than European Americans are 
A)  completely intolerant of homosexuals 
B)  less tolerant of homosexuals than European Americans are 
C)  as tolerant of homosexuals as European Americans are 
D)  more tolerant of homosexuals than European Americans are

Question 13

People find women with larger than average breasts to be attractive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Gay males and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to have each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality 
B)  depression 
C)  eating disorders 
D)  anxiety 
A)  antisocial personality 
B)  depression 
C)  eating disorders 
D)  anxiety

Question 15

According to Sternberg's model, the ideal to which many, if not most, Westerners strive is ______ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic 
B)  consummate 
C)  companionate 
D)  fatuous 
A)  romantic 
B)  consummate 
C)  companionate 
D)  fatuous

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of lonely people as compared to people who are not lonely?

Accepted Answer

A)  They report having fewer friends. 
B)  They spend more time by themselves. 
C)  They engage in fewer social activities. 
D)  They are not very likely to share confidences with their friends. 
A)  They report having fewer friends. 
B)  They spend more time by themselves. 
C)  They engage in fewer social activities. 
D)  They are not very likely to share confidences with their friends.

Question 17

When people in Western culture speak of falling in love, they are referring to ______ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  friendship 
B)  romantic 
C)  game-playing 
D)  selfless 
A)  friendship 
B)  romantic 
C)  game-playing 
D)  selfless

Question 18

Sexual orientation is a matter of choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Men who want to attract a woman's attention should think twice about "poking" her on Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Among women, curvaceousness ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is not associated with female attractiveness 
B)  is associated with female attractiveness only when the curvaceous figure is lean but has large hips 
C)  is associated with female attractiveness only when the curvaceous figure is lean and does not have large hips 
D)  is associated with female attractiveness no matter how lean the figure, or large the hips are 
A)  is not associated with female attractiveness 
B)  is associated with female attractiveness only when the curvaceous figure is lean but has large hips 
C)  is associated with female attractiveness only when the curvaceous figure is lean and does not have large hips 
D)  is associated with female attractiveness no matter how lean the figure, or large the hips are

College students who use Facebook have lower grades and spend less time studying than those who do not use Facebook.

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

Males and females place equal value on the physical attractiveness of potential mates.

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of both genders are ______.

______ on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction.

Jeff is a teenager. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how he feels about friendship?

People are more likely to select mates who have first or last names similar to their own.

Researchers have found that men from Britain and Japan consider women with eyes, cheekbones, and __ jaws to be most attractive.

Becky is in middle school. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how she feels about friendship?

Among Asian Americans, each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typical of lonely people?

Members of ethnic minorities tend to be ______.

People find women with larger than average breasts to be attractive.

Gay males and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to have each of the following EXCEPT ______.

According to Sternberg's model, the ideal to which many, if not most, Westerners strive is ______ love.

Which of the following is NOT true of lonely people as compared to people who are not lonely?

When people in Western culture speak of falling in love, they are referring to ______ love.

Sexual orientation is a matter of choice.

Men who want to attract a woman's attention should think twice about "poking" her on Facebook.

Among women, curvaceousness ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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Exam 10: Relationships: Getting From Here to There

College students who use Facebook have lower grades and spend less time studying than those who do not use Facebook.

A recent study in which college students of various ethnic backgrounds were asked to rate the attractiveness of women found that each of the following features was associated with feminine beauty EXCEPT ______.

Males and females place equal value on the physical attractiveness of potential mates.

People who are sexually attracted to, and interested in forming romantic relationships with, others of both genders are ______.

______ on attitude similarity as a determinant of attraction.

Jeff is a teenager. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how he feels about friendship?

People are more likely to select mates who have first or last names similar to their own.

Researchers have found that men from Britain and Japan consider women with ______ eyes, ______ cheekbones, and ______ jaws to be most attractive.

Becky is in middle school. Which of the following is MOST likely to characterize how she feels about friendship?

Among Asian Americans, each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typical of lonely people?

Members of ethnic minorities tend to be ______.

People find women with larger than average breasts to be attractive.

Gay males and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to have each of the following EXCEPT ______.

According to Sternberg's model, the ideal to which many, if not most, Westerners strive is ______ love.

Which of the following is NOT true of lonely people as compared to people who are not lonely?

When people in Western culture speak of falling in love, they are referring to ______ love.

Sexual orientation is a matter of choice.

Men who want to attract a woman's attention should think twice about "poking" her on Facebook.

Among women, curvaceousness ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

Filters

Researchers have found that men from Britain and Japan consider women with eyes, cheekbones, and __ jaws to be most attractive.