Question 1

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 2

Suppose that you are on a date with a new person, and you are trying to get this person to be attracted to you. Which of the following actions should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mimic your date's hand gestures and tone of voice. 
B)  Explicitly tell your date that you like him or her. 
C)  Discuss experiences you share, even if they are negative (e.g., discuss the fact that you both have chronic car problems). 
D)  Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet. 
A)  Mimic your date's hand gestures and tone of voice. 
B)  Explicitly tell your date that you like him or her. 
C)  Discuss experiences you share, even if they are negative (e.g., discuss the fact that you both have chronic car problems). 
D)  Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  highly aggressive-routinely yelling at others and trying to pick fights 
B)  very different from others-physically deformed, a fervent believer in an unusual religion, and a bizarre dresser 
C)  lacking in intelligence-unable to perform basic mathematical calculations, and very slow to understand jokes 
D)  extraordinarily small and weak-a full foot shorter than anyone else for miles, and physically weaker than all of his peers 
A)  highly aggressive-routinely yelling at others and trying to pick fights 
B)  very different from others-physically deformed, a fervent believer in an unusual religion, and a bizarre dresser 
C)  lacking in intelligence-unable to perform basic mathematical calculations, and very slow to understand jokes 
D)  extraordinarily small and weak-a full foot shorter than anyone else for miles, and physically weaker than all of his peers

Question 4

According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is most lacking in commuter marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  regular social contact 
B)  relationship characterized by mutual respect 
C)  positive interactions 
D)  mutual bond 
A)  regular social contact 
B)  relationship characterized by mutual respect 
C)  positive interactions 
D)  mutual bond

Question 5

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  repel, or turn off, others 
B)  find social situations anxiety-provoking 
C)  find a particular person annoying or disagreeable 
D)  become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time 
A)  repel, or turn off, others 
B)  find social situations anxiety-provoking 
C)  find a particular person annoying or disagreeable 
D)  become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time

Question 6

When a person is ostracized by a parent or spouse over a long period of time, it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  less devastating than when ostracized by strangers for a few minutes 
B)  equally devastating than ostracization by strangers for a few minutes 
C)  more devastating than ostracization by strangers for a few minutes 
D)  less devastating than ostracization by strangers for a long period of time 
A)  less devastating than when ostracized by strangers for a few minutes 
B)  equally devastating than ostracization by strangers for a few minutes 
C)  more devastating than ostracization by strangers for a few minutes 
D)  less devastating than ostracization by strangers for a long period of time

Question 7

According to the textbook, most humans seek out social acceptance and are highly distressed by social rejection. How do they compare to nonhuman animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonhuman animals similarly seek out social acceptance and are highly distressed by social rejection. 
B)  Nonhuman animals also seek out social acceptance but do not necessarily become distressed by social rejection. 
C)  Nonhuman animals do not necessarily seek out social acceptance, but there is evidence that they become distressed by social rejection. 
D)  Nonhuman animals do not appear to seek out social acceptance to the same degree that humans do, nor do they appear to become distressed by social rejection. 
A)  Nonhuman animals similarly seek out social acceptance and are highly distressed by social rejection. 
B)  Nonhuman animals also seek out social acceptance but do not necessarily become distressed by social rejection. 
C)  Nonhuman animals do not necessarily seek out social acceptance, but there is evidence that they become distressed by social rejection. 
D)  Nonhuman animals do not appear to seek out social acceptance to the same degree that humans do, nor do they appear to become distressed by social rejection.

Question 8

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person that the person ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  does not care as much as they do about the relationship 
B)  is not investing as much as they are in the relationship 
C)  is disappointed in them 
D)  is angry with them 
A)  does not care as much as they do about the relationship 
B)  is not investing as much as they are in the relationship 
C)  is disappointed in them 
D)  is angry with them

Question 9

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive tendency to avoid offending others 
B)  complete disinterest in social interactions 
C)  expectation of being rejected by others 
D)  complete lack of emotional intelligence 
A)  obsessive tendency to avoid offending others 
B)  complete disinterest in social interactions 
C)  expectation of being rejected by others 
D)  complete lack of emotional intelligence

Question 10

What is the major issue for a romantic partner in terms of rejecting the other partner's love?

Accepted Answer

A)  shame 
B)  disgust 
C)  guilt 
D)  anger 
A)  shame 
B)  disgust 
C)  guilt 
D)  anger

Question 11

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  propinquity effect 
B)  matching hypothesis 
C)  reciprocity effect 
D)  "what is beautiful is good" effect 
A)  propinquity effect 
B)  matching hypothesis 
C)  reciprocity effect 
D)  "what is beautiful is good" effect

Question 12

Based on the Social Side of Sex feature in your text, which of the following research methods has NOT been used to study the reasons why someone is rated as "beautiful"?

Accepted Answer

A)  double images 
B)  morphing faces to an "average" face 
C)  experimentation with the smell of a shirt and women's ovulation cycles 
D)  case studies of beautiful women 
A)  double images 
B)  morphing faces to an "average" face 
C)  experimentation with the smell of a shirt and women's ovulation cycles 
D)  case studies of beautiful women

Question 13

Greg has just transferred to a new school, and has been going out to a lot of parties and social functions so that he can meet new friends. Social psychologists would say that Greg is trying to satisfy the human need to ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Greg has just transferred to a new...

Question 14

According to research on online dating services, which profile will Sarah find most attractive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jack, who is 5 feet tall and makes $100,000 
B)  Sam, who is 6 feet two inches tall, and makes $20,000 
C)  Quentin, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and makes $170,000 
D)  David, who is 5 feet 2 inches tall and makes $180,000 
A)  Jack, who is 5 feet tall and makes $100,000 
B)  Sam, who is 6 feet two inches tall, and makes $20,000 
C)  Quentin, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and makes $170,000 
D)  David, who is 5 feet 2 inches tall and makes $180,000

Question 15

Identify and discuss three of the factors that contribute to interpersonal liking (i.e., three of the things that, in general, make a person more or less likeable).

Accepted Answer

a. Possible Response Points:
 i. Similar

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of relationships one has 
B)  the quality of one's relationships with others 
C)  whether or not one craves more contact or connection than one has 
D)  how much time one spends with others rather than by one's self 
A)  the number of relationships one has 
B)  the quality of one's relationships with others 
C)  whether or not one craves more contact or connection than one has 
D)  how much time one spends with others rather than by one's self

Question 17

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  The social allergy effect 
C)  The bad apple effect 
D)  The propinquity effect 
A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  The social allergy effect 
C)  The bad apple effect 
D)  The propinquity effect

Question 18

The ____ refers to the idea that one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  bad apple effect 
B)  social allergy effect 
C)  propinquity effect 
D)  deviant wave 
A)  bad apple effect 
B)  social allergy effect 
C)  propinquity effect 
D)  deviant wave

Question 19

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness" 
B)  being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks 
C)  showing a high degree of self-regulation 
D)  being especially attuned to social cues and information about others 
A)  experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness" 
B)  being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks 
C)  showing a high degree of self-regulation 
D)  being especially attuned to social cues and information about others

Question 20

Which statement regarding testosterone levels in men is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually dip after men reach their early twenties. 
B)  They are usually constant throughout life. 
C)  They do not appear to be associated with sex drive. 
D)  They do not appear to be associated with risk-taking behavior. 
A)  They usually dip after men reach their early twenties. 
B)  They are usually constant throughout life. 
C)  They do not appear to be associated with sex drive. 
D)  They do not appear to be associated with risk-taking behavior.

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

Suppose that you are on a date with a new person, and you are trying to get this person to be attracted to you. Which of the following actions should you avoid?

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

According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is most lacking in commuter marriages?

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency to ____.

When a person is ostracized by a parent or spouse over a long period of time, it is ____.

According to the textbook, most humans seek out social acceptance and are highly distressed by social rejection. How do they compare to nonhuman animals?

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person that the person ____.

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

What is the major issue for a romantic partner in terms of rejecting the other partner's love?

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of the ____.

Based on the Social Side of Sex feature in your text, which of the following research methods has NOT been used to study the reasons why someone is rated as "beautiful"?

Greg has just transferred to a new school, and has been going out to a lot of parties and social functions so that he can meet new friends. Social psychologists would say that Greg is trying to satisfy the human need to ________________.

According to research on online dating services, which profile will Sarah find most attractive?

Identify and discuss three of the factors that contribute to interpersonal liking (i.e., three of the things that, in general, make a person more or less likeable).

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

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate?

The ____ refers to the idea that one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Which statement regarding testosterone levels in men is MOST accurate?

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Exam 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

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

Suppose that you are on a date with a new person, and you are trying to get this person to be attracted to you. Which of the following actions should you avoid?

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

According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is most lacking in commuter marriages?

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency to ____.

When a person is ostracized by a parent or spouse over a long period of time, it is ____.

According to the textbook, most humans seek out social acceptance and are highly distressed by social rejection. How do they compare to nonhuman animals?

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person that the person ____.

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves a(n) ____.

What is the major issue for a romantic partner in terms of rejecting the other partner's love?

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of the ____.

Based on the Social Side of Sex feature in your text, which of the following research methods has NOT been used to study the reasons why someone is rated as "beautiful"?

Greg has just transferred to a new school, and has been going out to a lot of parties and social functions so that he can meet new friends. Social psychologists would say that Greg is trying to satisfy the human need to ________________.

According to research on online dating services, which profile will Sarah find most attractive?

Identify and discuss three of the factors that contribute to interpersonal liking (i.e., three of the things that, in general, make a person more or less likeable).

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

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate?

The ____ refers to the idea that one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Which statement regarding testosterone levels in men is MOST accurate?

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

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