Question 1

Explain how situations can affect romantic attraction.

Accepted Answer

Research clearly shows that our preferences for intimate partners are not consistent across situations.This applies to internal and external context.An example where internal states affect romantic attraction is misattribution of arousal.When we feel physiologically aroused,we are quite poor at recognizing where that arousal comes from.In a classic study,Dutton and Aron had an attractive female research assistant offer her phone number to men in the middle of the high rickety Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver,British Columbia,and to men on a nearby sturdy,low concrete bridge.Dutton and Aron found that the men from the suspension bridge were more likely to call the research assistant because they misinterpreted the source of their physiological arousal and so attributed their feelings of arousal to the attractive woman.External context can also affect romantic attraction by supporting different mating strategies.For example,being in a singles bar versus a library changes the targets of our romantic attraction.

Question 2

Your friend wonders why female celebrities who have unusual facial features are judged as being most physically attractive.Based on what you have learned about physical appearance and attractiveness,what do you tell your friend?

Accepted Answer

There appears to be a considerable level of overall agreement about the components of physical attractiveness.Men and women from a variety of different cultures tend to agree that women with large eyes,a small nose,and high cheekbones are especially attractive-features that many attractive female celebrities are likely to possess.Overall,however,research suggests that the features people find attractive are characteristic of average faces,not unusual ones.Other research suggests that what people find attractive is symmetry,or the degree to which paired features on both sides of the face are aligned.Yet despite the evidence that people find "averageness" and symmetry attractive,some evidence does support the notion that those faces that are rated as extremely attractive are not necessarily symmetrical or average.

Question 3

Kara and her girlfriend have just said I love you to each other for the first time.Why would researchers studying commitment describe this as a turning point in their relationship?

Accepted Answer

The first time Kara and her girlfriend exchange the words I love you represents a major event that changes how both partners feel about the relationship.Although researchers initially thought of relationship development as progressing through a series of stages,they now examine how specific events or behaviors (called turning points)increase or decrease the level of commitment between partners.During such turning points,each partner's commitment to the relationship is made explicit,either through a conversation (as for Kara and her girlfriend)or through the choices each partner makes in response to the opportunities offered.

Question 4

Early research on reciprocity suggested that we are attracted to people who are like us.Explain how subsequent research about the role of reciprocity on attraction has refined this idea.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that not all liking i

Question 5

What are women likely to report are the most important aspects in a potential partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  earning potential and emotional expressiveness 
B)  physical appeal and personality 
C)  earning potential and personality 
D)  emotional expressiveness and physical appeal 
A)  earning potential and emotional expressiveness 
B)  physical appeal and personality 
C)  earning potential and personality 
D)  emotional expressiveness and physical appeal

Question 6

According to Lykken and Tellegen (1993),why is similarity not a strong predictor of romantic attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are infinite ways to evaluate similarity with others. 
B)  Similarity is one predictor of romantic attraction,but context plays a larger role in predicting romantic attraction. 
C)  People tend to seek partners who have traits that they lack. 
D)  People tend to seek partners who are opposite than themselves. 
A)  There are infinite ways to evaluate similarity with others. 
B)  Similarity is one predictor of romantic attraction,but context plays a larger role in predicting romantic attraction. 
C)  People tend to seek partners who have traits that they lack. 
D)  People tend to seek partners who are opposite than themselves.

Question 7

According to sexual strategies theory,how are men's and women's standards likely to differ in selecting a partner for a one-night stand? Additionally,discuss how standards for a one-night stand may differ,based on setting.

Accepted Answer

Men report lower standards for a one-nig

Question 8

How are Sam and Jaydee likely to rate the physical attractiveness of a wide array of photos?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are likely to agree on most of their evaluations of attractiveness. 
B)  They are likely to disagree in many of their evaluations of attractiveness. 
C)  They are likely to rate strong characteristics as more attractive than average features. 
D)  They are likely to agree that men with broad shoulders and tall statures are attractive. 
A)  They are likely to agree on most of their evaluations of attractiveness. 
B)  They are likely to disagree in many of their evaluations of attractiveness. 
C)  They are likely to rate strong characteristics as more attractive than average features. 
D)  They are likely to agree that men with broad shoulders and tall statures are attractive.

Question 9

Social psychologists Donald Dutton and Art Aron had an attractive female research assistant offer her phone number to men in the middle of the high,rickety Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver,British Columbia,and to men on a nearby low,sturdy bridge.The main finding was that the men on the suspension bridge were ________ likely to call the research assistant because they ________ the swaying bridge was the source of their physiological arousal and so attributed their feelings of arousal to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less;did not realize;the research assistant 
B)  more;mistakenly thought;the bridge 
C)  less;correctly realized;the bridge 
D)  more;did not realize;the research assistant 
A)  less;did not realize;the research assistant 
B)  more;mistakenly thought;the bridge 
C)  less;correctly realized;the bridge 
D)  more;did not realize;the research assistant

Question 10

Explain why we find people who are similar to us more attractive than those who are different.

Accepted Answer

First,it is validating to be with people

Question 11

Dr.Brenner is an evolutionary psychologist who hypothesizes that more attractive children will be healthier as adults.After conducting a longitudinal study,what result is Dr.Brenner likely to find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being attractive is positively associated with physical health. 
B)  Girls who are rated as more beautiful have better health,but attractiveness is not associated with health in boys. 
C)  Boys who are rated as more handsome have better health,but attractiveness is not associated with health in girls. 
D)  Being attractive is not associated with physical health. 
A)  Being attractive is positively associated with physical health. 
B)  Girls who are rated as more beautiful have better health,but attractiveness is not associated with health in boys. 
C)  Boys who are rated as more handsome have better health,but attractiveness is not associated with health in girls. 
D)  Being attractive is not associated with physical health.

Question 12

Proceptivity is to ________ as behavioral synchrony is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attraction;proximity 
B)  proximity;attraction 
C)  signaling;mimicking 
D)  mimicking;signaling 
A)  attraction;proximity 
B)  proximity;attraction 
C)  signaling;mimicking 
D)  mimicking;signaling

Question 13

The beauty stereotype suggests that physically attractive people are kinder,more sensitive,and more interesting than less attractive people.What is a downside to being physically attractive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attractive people are judged as equally vain as less attractive people. 
B)  Potential partners are only interested in attractive people's reproductive fitness. 
C)  Attractive people find it difficult to trust positive feedback from others. 
D)  Employers are more likely to offer attractive people a job after an interview. 
A)  Attractive people are judged as equally vain as less attractive people. 
B)  Potential partners are only interested in attractive people's reproductive fitness. 
C)  Attractive people find it difficult to trust positive feedback from others. 
D)  Employers are more likely to offer attractive people a job after an interview.

Question 14

As mentioned in the attraction chapter,behavioral synchrony refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the idea that we become more attracted to people (and objects)that we have been exposed to more frequently 
B)  the fact that sharing common experiences leads us to want to disclose other experiences to an attractive person 
C)  how people interested in each other unconsciously mimic the other's movements 
D)  a research method used to study the determinants of physical attraction (e.g. ,hip-to-waist ratio) 
A)  the idea that we become more attracted to people (and objects)that we have been exposed to more frequently 
B)  the fact that sharing common experiences leads us to want to disclose other experiences to an attractive person 
C)  how people interested in each other unconsciously mimic the other's movements 
D)  a research method used to study the determinants of physical attraction (e.g. ,hip-to-waist ratio)

Question 15

Research about commitment suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether a relationship becomes more or less committed depends on the enduring qualities of the two partners. 
B)  how quickly partners make a commitment to each other depends on the speed of their self-disclosures. 
C)  committed couples tend to avoid discussing threatening topics. 
D)  relationships can become more or less committed for reasons that have little to do with the qualities of the two partners. 
A)  whether a relationship becomes more or less committed depends on the enduring qualities of the two partners. 
B)  how quickly partners make a commitment to each other depends on the speed of their self-disclosures. 
C)  committed couples tend to avoid discussing threatening topics. 
D)  relationships can become more or less committed for reasons that have little to do with the qualities of the two partners.

Question 16

Bev participates in a speed-dating study.On the prestudy questionnaire she reports that physical attractiveness in a potential romantic partner is very important to her.Yet,at the end of the study,the people she reports wanting to meet again are not those she rates as being most physically attractive.How can we explain this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bev misunderstood the prestudy questionnaire and does not think physical attractiveness in a potential romantic partner is important. 
B)  Mate selection is essentially random so Bev's preferences are not important. 
C)  The prestudy measures are unable to assess dynamic processes,such as how each person Bev met made her feel. 
D)  Most people think physical attraction is important,but humor plays a larger role in attraction. 
A)  Bev misunderstood the prestudy questionnaire and does not think physical attractiveness in a potential romantic partner is important. 
B)  Mate selection is essentially random so Bev's preferences are not important. 
C)  The prestudy measures are unable to assess dynamic processes,such as how each person Bev met made her feel. 
D)  Most people think physical attraction is important,but humor plays a larger role in attraction.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about physical attractiveness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distinctive or unusual faces tend to be rated as more attractive than average ones. 
B)  The physical attractiveness of potential partners affects the mate choices of men and women to about the same degree. 
C)  People tend to pair up with mates whose physical attractiveness matches their own. 
D)  People tend to believe that physically attractive individuals are also attractive in other ways. 
A)  Distinctive or unusual faces tend to be rated as more attractive than average ones. 
B)  The physical attractiveness of potential partners affects the mate choices of men and women to about the same degree. 
C)  People tend to pair up with mates whose physical attractiveness matches their own. 
D)  People tend to believe that physically attractive individuals are also attractive in other ways.

Question 18

When it comes to romantic attraction:

Accepted Answer

A)  shared interests are equally as important in predicting attraction as physical appearance is. 
B)  physical appearance is the largest predictor of attraction for men and women. 
C)  women are more influenced by physical appearance than men are. 
D)  men are more influenced by physical appearance than women are. 
A)  shared interests are equally as important in predicting attraction as physical appearance is. 
B)  physical appearance is the largest predictor of attraction for men and women. 
C)  women are more influenced by physical appearance than men are. 
D)  men are more influenced by physical appearance than women are.

Question 19

Ana is extremely attracted to Mark,a coworker;however,Mark is unaware that Ana even works for the company.Ana makes every effort to be near Mark,including sitting next to him during meetings and attending company social events that Mark has RSVP'd to.Ana's behavior can best be described as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  unrequited love. 
B)  consummate love. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  mate selection. 
A)  unrequited love. 
B)  consummate love. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  mate selection.

Question 20

One reason why we find people who are similar to us more attractive is because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are easy to get along with and are validating. 
B)  increase our confidence and facilitate self-expansion. 
C)  are probably going to like us. 
D)  increase our confidence and share our vulnerabilities. 
A)  are easy to get along with and are validating. 
B)  increase our confidence and facilitate self-expansion. 
C)  are probably going to like us. 
D)  increase our confidence and share our vulnerabilities.

Explain how situations can affect romantic attraction.

Your friend wonders why female celebrities who have unusual facial features are judged as being most physically attractive.Based on what you have learned about physical appearance and attractiveness,what do you tell your friend?

Kara and her girlfriend have just said I love you to each other for the first time.Why would researchers studying commitment describe this as a turning point in their relationship?

Early research on reciprocity suggested that we are attracted to people who are like us.Explain how subsequent research about the role of reciprocity on attraction has refined this idea.

What are women likely to report are the most important aspects in a potential partner?

According to Lykken and Tellegen (1993),why is similarity not a strong predictor of romantic attraction?

According to sexual strategies theory,how are men's and women's standards likely to differ in selecting a partner for a one-night stand? Additionally,discuss how standards for a one-night stand may differ,based on setting.

How are Sam and Jaydee likely to rate the physical attractiveness of a wide array of photos?

Explain why we find people who are similar to us more attractive than those who are different.

Dr.Brenner is an evolutionary psychologist who hypothesizes that more attractive children will be healthier as adults.After conducting a longitudinal study,what result is Dr.Brenner likely to find?

Proceptivity is to as behavioral synchrony is to .

The beauty stereotype suggests that physically attractive people are kinder,more sensitive,and more interesting than less attractive people.What is a downside to being physically attractive?

As mentioned in the attraction chapter,behavioral synchrony refers to ________.

Research about commitment suggests that:

Which of the following statements about physical attractiveness is FALSE?

When it comes to romantic attraction:

One reason why we find people who are similar to us more attractive is because they:

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Exam 7: Romantic Attraction

Explain how situations can affect romantic attraction.

Your friend wonders why female celebrities who have unusual facial features are judged as being most physically attractive.Based on what you have learned about physical appearance and attractiveness,what do you tell your friend?

Kara and her girlfriend have just said I love you to each other for the first time.Why would researchers studying commitment describe this as a turning point in their relationship?

Early research on reciprocity suggested that we are attracted to people who are like us.Explain how subsequent research about the role of reciprocity on attraction has refined this idea.

What are women likely to report are the most important aspects in a potential partner?

According to Lykken and Tellegen (1993),why is similarity not a strong predictor of romantic attraction?

According to sexual strategies theory,how are men's and women's standards likely to differ in selecting a partner for a one-night stand? Additionally,discuss how standards for a one-night stand may differ,based on setting.

How are Sam and Jaydee likely to rate the physical attractiveness of a wide array of photos?

Explain why we find people who are similar to us more attractive than those who are different.

Dr.Brenner is an evolutionary psychologist who hypothesizes that more attractive children will be healthier as adults.After conducting a longitudinal study,what result is Dr.Brenner likely to find?

Proceptivity is to ________ as behavioral synchrony is to ________.

The beauty stereotype suggests that physically attractive people are kinder,more sensitive,and more interesting than less attractive people.What is a downside to being physically attractive?

As mentioned in the attraction chapter,behavioral synchrony refers to ________.

Research about commitment suggests that:

Which of the following statements about physical attractiveness is FALSE?

When it comes to romantic attraction:

One reason why we find people who are similar to us more attractive is because they:

Love and Why It Matters

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Personality and Personal History

Communication

Sexual Intimacy

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

Proceptivity is to as behavioral synchrony is to .