Question 1

High-testosterone men are less reliable than low-testosterone men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The force that causes people to want to be together and possibly form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance 
B) attraction 
C) reinforcer 
D) reflection 
A) acceptance 
B) attraction 
C) reinforcer 
D) reflection

Question 3

Women sometimes stay in abusive relationships. Which of the following is the LEAST  likely explanation for this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A) To leave a relationship goes against human nature. 
B) Some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten. 
C) People are designed to connect, not separate. 
D) People need to belong. 
A) To leave a relationship goes against human nature. 
B) Some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten. 
C) People are designed to connect, not separate. 
D) People need to belong.

Question 4

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) increased substantially since 1960 
B) increased slightly since 1960 
C) decreased slightly since 1960 
D) decreased substantially since 1960 
A) increased substantially since 1960 
B) increased slightly since 1960 
C) decreased slightly since 1960 
D) decreased substantially since 1960

Question 5

Why is the need to belong considered a need and not a want?

Accepted Answer

The need to belong is called a need, rat

Question 6

Linda just moved away from home for a new job. A few months into the new job, she finds herself extremely lonely. What are some of the bodily effects that Linda is likely to experience because of her loneliness? If Linda continues to remain lonely as she grows older, what is likely to happen to her?

Accepted Answer

Linda is likely to sleep as much as some

Question 7

People who experience social rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods-ice cream, cookies, and French fries-compared to those that do not. Research suggests that this is mainly because social rejection triggers ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a "survival mentality,"which involves loading up on high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods 
B) biochemical changes in the brain, which make high-fat and high-sugar foods more appealing 
C) an increase in metabolism, which leads to increased hunger 
D) a general breakdown in self-regulation 
A) a "survival mentality,"which involves loading up on high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods 
B) biochemical changes in the brain, which make high-fat and high-sugar foods more appealing 
C) an increase in metabolism, which leads to increased hunger 
D) a general breakdown in self-regulation

Question 8

Research on ingratiation has confirmed two themes of interpersonal rewards. These two themes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A) giving compliments and communicating often 
B) communicating often and doing favors 
C) communicating often and looking attractive 
D) giving compliments and doing favors 
A) giving compliments and communicating often 
B) communicating often and doing favors 
C) communicating often and looking attractive 
D) giving compliments and doing favors

Question 9

Research suggests that a small percentage of people (about 5-10%)are by nature loners-and indifferent to social contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Are good looks valued in non romantic settings? What does research suggest on this matter?

Accepted Answer

Good looks are valued in many non romant

Question 11

Suppose that Anabelle and Roger are two lonely people. Anabelle seeks to stave off loneliness by forming "relationships" with her favorite celebrities (reading about their lives in Us  magazine, watching updates about them on E! Entertainment , etc.), while Roger seeks to dissipate his loneliness by spending time with his dog Fluff (buying him presents, taking him for long walks, and talking to him each night about his day). What does research suggest about the effectiveness of these techniques?

Accepted Answer

A) Both Anabelle and Roger should have some success in staving off loneliness. 
B) Anabelle will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Roger will not. 
C) Roger will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Anabelle will not. 
D) Neither Anabelle nor Roger is likely to have success in staving off loneliness. 
A) Both Anabelle and Roger should have some success in staving off loneliness. 
B) Anabelle will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Roger will not. 
C) Roger will likely have some success in staving off loneliness but Anabelle will not. 
D) Neither Anabelle nor Roger is likely to have success in staving off loneliness.

Question 12

The need to belong drives people to affiliate, commit, and remain together, and it makes them reluctant to live alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sting of unrequited love may lead rejected people to ____, or harass, their rejecters. ​

Accepted Answer

A) objectify 
B) ostracize 
C) stalk 
D) betray 
A) objectify 
B) ostracize 
C) stalk 
D) betray

Question 14

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) be loved by a romantic partner 
B) form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals 
C) feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself 
D) communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others from time to time 
A) be loved by a romantic partner 
B) form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals 
C) feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself 
D) communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others from time to time

Question 15

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) attraction 
B) exclusion 
C) rejection 
D) social acceptance 
A) attraction 
B) exclusion 
C) rejection 
D) social acceptance

Question 16

Tom's new girlfriend, Elise, has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. Tom is starting to think that this is a sign that Elise might not be the right person for him. What would a social psychologist say?

Accepted Answer

A) It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the social allergy effect. 
B) It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the bad apple effect. 
C) It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the social inoculation effect. 
D) It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the relationship immunity effect. 
A) It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the social allergy effect. 
B) It is actually normal to be increasingly annoyed by a partner's habits-a phenomenon known as the bad apple effect. 
C) It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the social inoculation effect. 
D) It is actually normal to be increasingly LESS annoyed by a partner's habits-something known as the relationship immunity effect.

Question 17

In a well-known study,social psychologists analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in a dormitory. The researchers found that the strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

Accepted Answer

A) how extraverted the students were 
B) similarity in terms of hobbies and activities 
C) similarity in terms of basic demographics (age, gender, being single versus married, etc.) 
D) how close the students lived to one another 
A) how extraverted the students were 
B) similarity in terms of hobbies and activities 
C) similarity in terms of basic demographics (age, gender, being single versus married, etc.) 
D) how close the students lived to one another

Question 18

Suppose that Wanda, Edgar, and Sue are three lonely individuals who all cope with their loneliness in differentways. Wanda has a large greenhouse with numerous plants, and she talks with her plants every morning as though they were close friends. Edgar, by contrast, strongly identifies with his favorite sports teams and comes to think of his attachments to these teams as relationships. Finally, Sue copes with her loneliness by watching several situation comedies, where she thinks of the characters on these shows as her friends. Which of these strategies is likely to be effective at alleviating loneliness?

Accepted Answer

A) Wanda's-but not Edgar's or Sue's 
B) Edgar's-but not Sue's or Wanda's 
C) Wanda's and Edgar's-but not Sue's 
D) All three 
A) Wanda's-but not Edgar's or Sue's 
B) Edgar's-but not Sue's or Wanda's 
C) Wanda's and Edgar's-but not Sue's 
D) All three

Question 19

Quentin has certain friends that he plays soccer with, certain friends that he hangs out with on the weekends, and certain friends that he invites over to his house. His brother Billy, on the other hand, has just one set of friends with whom he does everything. It is MOST likely that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Quentin is higher in self-monitoring than Billy is 
B) Quentin is lower in self-monitoring than Billy is 
C) Quentin is higher in life satisfaction than Billy is 
D) Quentin is lower in life satisfaction than Billy is 
A) Quentin is higher in self-monitoring than Billy is 
B) Quentin is lower in self-monitoring than Billy is 
C) Quentin is higher in life satisfaction than Billy is 
D) Quentin is lower in life satisfaction than Billy is

Question 20

Research has demonstrated that the matching hypothesis holds true for ____.

Accepted Answer

A) opposite-sex romantic relationships (but in no other cases) 
B) all types of romantic relationships (but not for friendships) 
C) all types of romantic relationships and for female-female friendships (but not for male-male friendships or female-male friendships) 
D) all types of romantic relationships and all types of friendships 
A) opposite-sex romantic relationships (but in no other cases) 
B) all types of romantic relationships (but not for friendships) 
C) all types of romantic relationships and for female-female friendships (but not for male-male friendships or female-male friendships) 
D) all types of romantic relationships and all types of friendships

High-testosterone men are less reliable than low-testosterone men.

The force that causes people to want to be together and possibly form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Women sometimes stay in abusive relationships. Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for this phenomenon?

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____.

Why is the need to belong considered a need and not a want?

Linda just moved away from home for a new job. A few months into the new job, she finds herself extremely lonely. What are some of the bodily effects that Linda is likely to experience because of her loneliness? If Linda continues to remain lonely as she grows older, what is likely to happen to her?

People who experience social rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods-ice cream, cookies, and French fries-compared to those that do not. Research suggests that this is mainly because social rejection triggers ____.

Research on ingratiation has confirmed two themes of interpersonal rewards. These two themes are ____.

Research suggests that a small percentage of people (about 5-10%)are by nature loners-and indifferent to social contact.

Are good looks valued in non romantic settings? What does research suggest on this matter?

The need to belong drives people to affiliate, commit, and remain together, and it makes them reluctant to live alone.

The sting of unrequited love may lead rejected people to ____, or harass, their rejecters.

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____.

In a well-known study,social psychologists analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in a dormitory. The researchers found that the strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

Quentin has certain friends that he plays soccer with, certain friends that he hangs out with on the weekends, and certain friends that he invites over to his house. His brother Billy, on the other hand, has just one set of friends with whom he does everything. It is MOST likely that ____.

Research has demonstrated that the matching hypothesis holds true for ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

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Exam 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

High-testosterone men are less reliable than low-testosterone men.

The force that causes people to want to be together and possibly form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Women sometimes stay in abusive relationships. Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for this phenomenon?

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____. ​

Why is the need to belong considered a need and not a want?

People who experience social rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods-ice cream, cookies, and French fries-compared to those that do not. Research suggests that this is mainly because social rejection triggers ____.

Research on ingratiation has confirmed two themes of interpersonal rewards. These two themes are ____.

Research suggests that a small percentage of people (about 5-10%)are by nature loners-and indifferent to social contact.

Are good looks valued in non romantic settings? What does research suggest on this matter?

The need to belong drives people to affiliate, commit, and remain together, and it makes them reluctant to live alone.

The sting of unrequited love may lead rejected people to ____, or harass, their rejecters. ​

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____. ​

In a well-known study,social psychologists analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in a dormitory. The researchers found that the strongest predictor of friendship was ____.

Quentin has certain friends that he plays soccer with, certain friends that he hangs out with on the weekends, and certain friends that he invites over to his house. His brother Billy, on the other hand, has just one set of friends with whom he does everything. It is MOST likely that ____.

Research has demonstrated that the matching hypothesis holds true for ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

Filters

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has ____.

The sting of unrequited love may lead rejected people to ____, or harass, their rejecters.

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____.