Question 1

A major step toward friendship involves

Accepted Answer

A)  complementary needs matching. 
B)  sharing private thoughts and feelings. 
C)  avoiding self-disclosure. 
D)  overdisclosure. 
A)  complementary needs matching. 
B)  sharing private thoughts and feelings. 
C)  avoiding self-disclosure. 
D)  overdisclosure. B

Question 2

Many studies suggest that when we see a person in trouble,it tends to cause heightened arousal,which can motivate us to give aid but only if

Accepted Answer

A)  we want to achieve recognition for helping. 
B)  we are experiencing a great deal of cognitive dissonance. 
C)  the cost of helping outweigh the rewards. 
D)  the rewards of helping outweigh the cost. 
A)  we want to achieve recognition for helping. 
B)  we are experiencing a great deal of cognitive dissonance. 
C)  the cost of helping outweigh the rewards. 
D)  the rewards of helping outweigh the cost. D

Question 3

According to studies of dating couples,what percent of adults have an anxious,ambivalent attachment pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than two percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  40 percent 
A)  less than two percent 
B)  10 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  40 percent B

Question 4

Romantic love is often marked by high levels of

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A)  interpersonal attraction. 
B)  emotional arousal. 
C)  mutual absorption. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  interpersonal attraction. 
B)  emotional arousal. 
C)  mutual absorption. 
D)  all of these.

Question 5

As a child,Sam and his family moved often,with Sam making few friends along the way.Sam is now an adult and has been married to Ana for five years.Sam has always given in to Ana's every demand,while often being verbally abused for his efforts.Concerning Sam,which of the following statements is/are most likely TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam has a high personal comparison level for relationships. 
B)  Because of his past experiences of having few friends, Sam will be more likely to break up with Ana than a person who had been used to having many friends. 
C)  If Sam views this relationship as profitable enough, he will remain in it. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Sam has a high personal comparison level for relationships. 
B)  Because of his past experiences of having few friends, Sam will be more likely to break up with Ana than a person who had been used to having many friends. 
C)  If Sam views this relationship as profitable enough, he will remain in it. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 6

Sharing your own private thoughts and feelings with others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assertion. 
B)  dialectical autonomy. 
C)  self-disclosure. 
D)  introspection. 
A)  self-assertion. 
B)  dialectical autonomy. 
C)  self-disclosure. 
D)  introspection.

Question 7

Critics of instinct theories of aggression are most likely to challenge this theory on which of the following grounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  The instinctual theory does not explain why some individuals and some human cultures, such as the Arapesh, Senoi, Navajo, and Eskimo show little hostility or aggression. 
B)  The instinctual theory has little intuitive appeal and is not likely to be popular with the general population. 
C)  The instinctual theory gives a complex explanation of behavior without fully describing the behavior. 
D)  The instinctual theory does not explain why lower animals are much more aggressive than humans. 
A)  The instinctual theory does not explain why some individuals and some human cultures, such as the Arapesh, Senoi, Navajo, and Eskimo show little hostility or aggression. 
B)  The instinctual theory has little intuitive appeal and is not likely to be popular with the general population. 
C)  The instinctual theory gives a complex explanation of behavior without fully describing the behavior. 
D)  The instinctual theory does not explain why lower animals are much more aggressive than humans.

Question 8

Which of the following psychologists created the influential triangular theory of love?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zick Rubin 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Stanley Schachter 
D)  Irving Janis 
A)  Zick Rubin 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Stanley Schachter 
D)  Irving Janis

Question 9

Defining an event as an "emergency" is a necessary prerequisite for

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking the physical and psychological support of others. 
B)  involving oneself in a helping process. 
C)  an escalating cycle of aggression that occurs against strangers. 
D)  a diffusion of responsibility. 
A)  seeking the physical and psychological support of others. 
B)  involving oneself in a helping process. 
C)  an escalating cycle of aggression that occurs against strangers. 
D)  a diffusion of responsibility.

Question 10

Regarding the balance between rewards and costs,your decision to continue in a relationship is affected by

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of self-disclosure within the relationship. 
B)  your personal comparison level. 
C)  your maturity and temperament level. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the amount of self-disclosure within the relationship. 
B)  your personal comparison level. 
C)  your maturity and temperament level. 
D)  all of these.

Question 11

According to Sternberg,which type of love is shown by couples who have been together a long time and describe themselves as "being in love" rather than "falling in love"?

Accepted Answer

A)  liking 
B)  fatuous love 
C)  empty love 
D)  companionate love 
A)  liking 
B)  fatuous love 
C)  empty love 
D)  companionate love

Question 12

Which factor in interpersonal attraction is most related to the term homogamy?

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity 
B)  similarity 
C)  physical attractiveness 
D)  proximity 
A)  reciprocity 
B)  similarity 
C)  physical attractiveness 
D)  proximity

Question 13

Robert Sternberg created the influential

Accepted Answer

A)  "liking" and "love" scales. 
B)  social exchange theory. 
C)  triangular theory of love. 
D)  social comparison theory. 
A)  "liking" and "love" scales. 
B)  social exchange theory. 
C)  triangular theory of love. 
D)  social comparison theory.

Question 14

When people respond to each other in similar ways,which factor in interpersonal attraction is taking place?

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity 
B)  homogamy 
C)  unilateral exchange 
D)  social conformity 
A)  reciprocity 
B)  homogamy 
C)  unilateral exchange 
D)  social conformity

Question 15

Regarding interpersonal attraction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who marry are usually highly similar in religion and ethnic background and to a lesser degree in mental abilities, status, height, weight, and eye color. 
B)  The pattern of homogamy applies to both married couples as well as unmarried couples who are living together. 
C)  The factor of similarity has not been shown to play a major role in the development of close friendships or even one's casual acquaintances. 
D)  The risk of divorce is highest among couples with sizable differences in age and education. 
A)  People who marry are usually highly similar in religion and ethnic background and to a lesser degree in mental abilities, status, height, weight, and eye color. 
B)  The pattern of homogamy applies to both married couples as well as unmarried couples who are living together. 
C)  The factor of similarity has not been shown to play a major role in the development of close friendships or even one's casual acquaintances. 
D)  The risk of divorce is highest among couples with sizable differences in age and education.

Question 16

Regarding aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The city zoo in Los Angeles, California had on display two examples of the world's most dangerous animal, the species Homo sapiens. 
B)  About 58 million humans were killed by other humans (an average of nearly one person per minute) during the 125-year period ending with World War II. 
C)  Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior. 
D)  The fact that we are biologically capable of aggression means that aggression is inevitable or "part of human nature." 
A)  The city zoo in Los Angeles, California had on display two examples of the world's most dangerous animal, the species Homo sapiens. 
B)  About 58 million humans were killed by other humans (an average of nearly one person per minute) during the 125-year period ending with World War II. 
C)  Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior. 
D)  The fact that we are biologically capable of aggression means that aggression is inevitable or "part of human nature."

Question 17

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,infatuated love involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these.

Question 18

The desire to associate with others describes our need to

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliate. 
B)  dominate others. 
C)  be acknowledged. 
D)  conform. 
A)  affiliate. 
B)  dominate others. 
C)  be acknowledged. 
D)  conform.

Question 19

Regarding prososial behavior,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of people who perform heroic acts of saving persons from fires, drownings, animal attacks, etc.are men, perhaps because of the physical dangers involved. 
B)  The majority of people who are kidney donors and Peace Corp volunteers are men. 
C)  Being an everyday hero as a tutor, a coach, or a community volunteer not only helps others but also contributes to our personal growth and makes us healthier and happier. 
D)  Despite the many instances of prosocial behavior that occur every day, people in need are sometimes mugged or exploited rather than aided because humans are capable of hatred and cruelty as well as love. 
A)  The majority of people who perform heroic acts of saving persons from fires, drownings, animal attacks, etc.are men, perhaps because of the physical dangers involved. 
B)  The majority of people who are kidney donors and Peace Corp volunteers are men. 
C)  Being an everyday hero as a tutor, a coach, or a community volunteer not only helps others but also contributes to our personal growth and makes us healthier and happier. 
D)  Despite the many instances of prosocial behavior that occur every day, people in need are sometimes mugged or exploited rather than aided because humans are capable of hatred and cruelty as well as love.

Question 20

Regarding physical attractiveness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beauty is a factor mainly in initial acquaintances. 
B)  Looks are less related to dating frequency for men than for women. 
C)  We expect beautiful people to be seen as more likable but less intelligent or witty. 
D)  Characters in Hollywood movies tend to be portrayed more favorably if they are beautiful. 
A)  Beauty is a factor mainly in initial acquaintances. 
B)  Looks are less related to dating frequency for men than for women. 
C)  We expect beautiful people to be seen as more likable but less intelligent or witty. 
D)  Characters in Hollywood movies tend to be portrayed more favorably if they are beautiful.

Exam 17: A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A major step toward friendship involves

Many studies suggest that when we see a person in trouble,it tends to cause heightened arousal,which can motivate us to give aid but only if

According to studies of dating couples,what percent of adults have an anxious,ambivalent attachment pattern?

Romantic love is often marked by high levels of

Sharing your own private thoughts and feelings with others is called

Critics of instinct theories of aggression are most likely to challenge this theory on which of the following grounds?

Which of the following psychologists created the influential triangular theory of love?

Defining an event as an "emergency" is a necessary prerequisite for

Regarding the balance between rewards and costs,your decision to continue in a relationship is affected by

According to Sternberg,which type of love is shown by couples who have been together a long time and describe themselves as "being in love" rather than "falling in love"?

Which factor in interpersonal attraction is most related to the term homogamy?

Robert Sternberg created the influential

When people respond to each other in similar ways,which factor in interpersonal attraction is taking place?

Regarding interpersonal attraction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,infatuated love involves

The desire to associate with others describes our need to

Regarding prososial behavior,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding physical attractiveness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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