Question 1

Envy is distinct from jealousy in that it occurs when …

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a perceived threat to the relationship 
B)  our partner also experiences it 
C)  we covet another's possessions 
D)  there is a perceived disturbance in another's relationship 
A)  there is a perceived threat to the relationship 
B)  our partner also experiences it 
C)  we covet another's possessions 
D)  there is a perceived disturbance in another's relationship C

Question 2

Jealousy in males and females is partly due to differences in the qualities they perceive in threatening rivals, such that …

Accepted Answer

A)  men are threatened by rivals who are more similar to them 
B)  women are threatened by rivals who are more similar to them 
C)  men are threatened by people who meet their partner's needs that they cannot 
D)  none of the above 
A)  men are threatened by rivals who are more similar to them 
B)  women are threatened by rivals who are more similar to them 
C)  men are threatened by people who meet their partner's needs that they cannot 
D)  none of the above A

Question 3

The higher the value placed on fidelity ...

Accepted Answer

A)  the more likely people will cheat 
B)  the more likely perceived threats to a relationship will be ignored 
C)  the more likely perceived threats to a relationship will be met with jealousy 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the more likely people will cheat 
B)  the more likely perceived threats to a relationship will be ignored 
C)  the more likely perceived threats to a relationship will be met with jealousy 
D)  all of the above C

Question 4

Attention from others that contributes importantly to our self-concept is known as …

Accepted Answer

A)  transactive attention 
B)  formative attention 
C)  self-focused attention 
D)  situational attention 
A)  transactive attention 
B)  formative attention 
C)  self-focused attention 
D)  situational attention

Question 5

Jealousy is considered an emotional subtype of anger. Which of the following is also consdidered a subtype of anger?

Accepted Answer

A)  longing 
B)  despair 
C)  loneliness 
D)  scorn 
A)  longing 
B)  despair 
C)  loneliness 
D)  scorn

Question 6

Highly jealous individuals have all of the following, except …

Accepted Answer

A)  lower life satisfaction 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  lower self-esteem 
D)  more negative attitudes towards the world 
A)  lower life satisfaction 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  lower self-esteem 
D)  more negative attitudes towards the world

Question 7

According to the evolutionary perspective, men often react to jealousy with …

Accepted Answer

A)  mate guarding 
B)  physical violence 
C)  surrounding themselves with other potential mates 
D)  reorganizing their sense of self 
A)  mate guarding 
B)  physical violence 
C)  surrounding themselves with other potential mates 
D)  reorganizing their sense of self

Question 8

According to the self-evaluation maintenance model (SEM), we are most likely to become jealous of a rival when we compare ourselves to him or her on what dimension?

Accepted Answer

A)  monetary 
B)  sexual 
C)  self-relevant 
D)  social 
A)  monetary 
B)  sexual 
C)  self-relevant 
D)  social

Question 9

The transactional model of jealousy weighs the relative contributions of all of the followiing, except …

Accepted Answer

A)  the situation 
B)  the relationship 
C)  the jealous disposition 
D)  the individual 
A)  the situation 
B)  the relationship 
C)  the jealous disposition 
D)  the individual

Question 10

_____ men tend to be more jealous than _____ men.

Accepted Answer

A)  shorter; taller 
B)  more intelligent; less intelligent 
C)  American; British 
D)  securely attached; anxiously attached 
A)  shorter; taller 
B)  more intelligent; less intelligent 
C)  American; British 
D)  securely attached; anxiously attached

Question 11

High chronic jealousy in and individual is associated with all of the following, except …

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assurance 
B)  dogmatism 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  low levels of life satisfaction 
A)  self-assurance 
B)  dogmatism 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  low levels of life satisfaction

Question 12

Which of the following is considered a universal emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  happiness 
B)  surprise 
C)  anger 
D)  all of the above are universal emotions 
A)  happiness 
B)  surprise 
C)  anger 
D)  all of the above are universal emotions

Question 13

Individuals with a(n) ________ attachment style typically react to jealous feelings with sadness or fear of being rejected.

Accepted Answer

A)  secure 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dismissive 
D)  anxious 
A)  secure 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dismissive 
D)  anxious

Question 14

Research on the link between self-esteem and jealousy suggests …

Accepted Answer

A)  men with low self-esteem are more jealous than men with high self-esteem 
B)  low self-esteem does not cause jealousy 
C)  women with high self-esteem are more jealous than women with low self-esteem 
D)  the findings are inconsistent at best 
A)  men with low self-esteem are more jealous than men with high self-esteem 
B)  low self-esteem does not cause jealousy 
C)  women with high self-esteem are more jealous than women with low self-esteem 
D)  the findings are inconsistent at best

Question 15

Children as young as ____ can experience jealousy.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years

Question 16

What is one difficulty in experimentally studying self-esteem and its relationship to jealousy?

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no evidence that suggests they are related 
B)  it is impossible to quantify a construct like self-esteem 
C)  it is impossible to operationally define self-esteem 
D)  self-esteem is dispositional, and thus researchers cannot use random assignment 
A)  there is no evidence that suggests they are related 
B)  it is impossible to quantify a construct like self-esteem 
C)  it is impossible to operationally define self-esteem 
D)  self-esteem is dispositional, and thus researchers cannot use random assignment

Question 17

Attention from others that sustains part of our self-concept is called …

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention 
B)  formative attention 
C)  limited attention 
D)  interpersonal attention 
A)  selective attention 
B)  formative attention 
C)  limited attention 
D)  interpersonal attention

Question 18

Common reactions to jealousy reported by women include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling aroused by their partner 
B)  put their best face forward in public 
C)  get drunk or high 
D)  express their anger verbally 
A)  feeling aroused by their partner 
B)  put their best face forward in public 
C)  get drunk or high 
D)  express their anger verbally

Question 19

Attempts by an individual to romantically attract others already involved in a relationship is referred to as …

Accepted Answer

A)  mate poaching 
B)  infidelity 
C)  jealousy 
D)  rivalry 
A)  mate poaching 
B)  infidelity 
C)  jealousy 
D)  rivalry

Question 20

A form of jealousy that occurs when betrayal is certain and the individual feels sad and angry is …

Accepted Answer

A)  fait accompli 
B)  suspicious 
C)  formative attention 
D)  displaced 
A)  fait accompli 
B)  suspicious 
C)  formative attention 
D)  displaced

Envy is distinct from jealousy in that it occurs when …

Jealousy in males and females is partly due to differences in the qualities they perceive in threatening rivals, such that …

The higher the value placed on fidelity ...

Attention from others that contributes importantly to our self-concept is known as …

Jealousy is considered an emotional subtype of anger. Which of the following is also consdidered a subtype of anger?

Highly jealous individuals have all of the following, except …

According to the evolutionary perspective, men often react to jealousy with …

According to the self-evaluation maintenance model (SEM), we are most likely to become jealous of a rival when we compare ourselves to him or her on what dimension?

The transactional model of jealousy weighs the relative contributions of all of the followiing, except …

_ men tend to be more jealous than _ men.

High chronic jealousy in and individual is associated with all of the following, except …

Which of the following is considered a universal emotion?

Individuals with a(n) ________ attachment style typically react to jealous feelings with sadness or fear of being rejected.

Research on the link between self-esteem and jealousy suggests …

Children as young as ____ can experience jealousy.

What is one difficulty in experimentally studying self-esteem and its relationship to jealousy?

Attention from others that sustains part of our self-concept is called …

Common reactions to jealousy reported by women include which of the following?

Attempts by an individual to romantically attract others already involved in a relationship is referred to as …

A form of jealousy that occurs when betrayal is certain and the individual feels sad and angry is …

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Exam 11: Infidelity and Jealousy

Envy is distinct from jealousy in that it occurs when …

Jealousy in males and females is partly due to differences in the qualities they perceive in threatening rivals, such that …

The higher the value placed on fidelity ...

Attention from others that contributes importantly to our self-concept is known as …

Jealousy is considered an emotional subtype of anger. Which of the following is also consdidered a subtype of anger?

Highly jealous individuals have all of the following, except …

According to the evolutionary perspective, men often react to jealousy with …

According to the self-evaluation maintenance model (SEM), we are most likely to become jealous of a rival when we compare ourselves to him or her on what dimension?

The transactional model of jealousy weighs the relative contributions of all of the followiing, except …

_____ men tend to be more jealous than _____ men.

High chronic jealousy in and individual is associated with all of the following, except …

Which of the following is considered a universal emotion?

Individuals with a(n) ________ attachment style typically react to jealous feelings with sadness or fear of being rejected.

Research on the link between self-esteem and jealousy suggests …

Children as young as ____ can experience jealousy.

What is one difficulty in experimentally studying self-esteem and its relationship to jealousy?

Attention from others that sustains part of our self-concept is called …

Common reactions to jealousy reported by women include which of the following?

Attempts by an individual to romantically attract others already involved in a relationship is referred to as …

A form of jealousy that occurs when betrayal is certain and the individual feels sad and angry is …

Strangers, Friends, and Lovers: Why Is Life so Complicated

Methods to Study Relationships

Physical Attraction

Psychological Attraction

Self-Presentation and Self-Disclosure

Fairness and Equity

Love and Emotion

Attachment

Sexuality

Communication and Relationship Management

Relationship Violence and Abuse

Conflict: Causes and Consequences

Intimate Relationships in the 21st Century

Filters

_ men tend to be more jealous than _ men.