Exam 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

When people say, "You hurt my feelings," what do they usually mean?

Who might actually be helped by social rejection and how?

Research on loneliness indicates that, compared to people who are not lonely, those who are lonely tend to be ____ intelligent and ____ attractive. ​

As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____.

In a well-known study, social psychologists analyzed the friendship patterns among graduate students living in a dormitory. The results of the study were MOST consistent with the ____.

Tom's new girlfriend 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. This is an example of the ____.

Which scenario illustrates the bad apple effect?

Research on clothing and attractiveness indicates that ____.

________________ means that other people have come to like you, respect you, approve of you, and in general regard you in ways that will lead them to include you in their groups and relationships.

As a general rule of thumb, it is true that "opposites attract."

Suppose that University of Z is a large public university in the Midwest. Based on what you know about social rejection, which of the following University of Z students would probably be MOST likely to experience rejection by their peers?

Prisoners who live in solitary confinement ____.

If you want to form a long-term relationship with someone, you will generally be happier if that person is ____. ​

Research indicates that people are relatively attracted to others who are familiar to them as well as to others who have a history of shared experiences. Research also suggests that these effects ____.

Solitary confinement is considered an extreme form of punishment in prisons because it ____.

Wolfgang is trying to get his new co-worker, Peter, to like him. He compliments Peter's wardrobe, listens attentively to Peter's stories, and routinely take Peter out to lunch. Wolfgang is clearly engaging in ________________. ​

Compared to other people, people who are lonely tend to ____.

The main reason for social rejection among adults is ____.

For men, modern clothing is generally linked to ____.

Suppose that Tundi is a middle-aged businessman living in Ohio. Research suggests that Tundi would be MOST likely to experience social rejection by his peers if he was ____.