Deck 6: Attraction and Lovey

Question 1

According to some studies, which is true regarding gender role expectations and perceptions of attractiveness?

A)Men are more likely to be attracted to socially dominant women.
B)Women are more likely to be attracted to socially dominant men.
C)Men are more likely to be attracted to outgoing women.
D)Women are more likely to be attracted to introspective men.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

According to research from the University of Guelph, June is more likely than George to rate _______ as important in a casual sex partner.

A)ambitiousness
B)sexual skill
C)good looks
D)intelligence

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Men who viewed videos in the Riggio and Woll (1984) study were put off by

A)highly feminine, submissive women.
B)wealthy women.
C)taller women.
D)expressive, dominant women.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to research by Glasser et al. (2009) on Yahoo personal ads, who is most likely to have an interest in dating women with larger bodies?

A)Don, a white American
B)Luis, who is from Mexico
C)Max, an Asian America
D)Neil, who is Canadian

Question 5

In addition to physical features, attractiveness appears to depend on

A)familiarity.
B)respect.
C)gender-role expectations.
D)all of the above.

Question 6

When we are more pleasant and helpful with others who seem to be similar to ourselves, we exhibit

A)reciprocity.
B)propinquity.
C)compatibility.
D)selectivity.

Question 7

Joanna is highly attracted to men with deep voices, but also associates low male voice pitch with infidelity. According to O'Connor and colleagues, Joanna is most likely to prefer men with low-pitched voices for a(n)

A)brother in-law.
B)long-term mate.
C)asexual friend.
D)sexual partner.

Question 8

In one study, men were more likely to be jealous of

A)socially dominant men.
B)physically attractive men.
C)self-expressive men.
D)taller men.

Question 9

Research shows that ____ % of Canadians choose partners from their own racial background.

A)85
B)75
C)95
D)90

Question 10

Research by Marcus and Miller (2003) found that when men and women rated their own attractiveness, their self-ratings

A)were similar to the ratings of others.
B)differed significantly from the ratings of others.
C)were similar to the ratings of other men but very different to the ratings of other women.
D)were similar to the ratings of other heterosexual women.

Question 11

Sarah feels greatly admired by her partner, Susan. When Susan gives her compliments about her abilities, Sarah feels motivated to support and compliment Susan. This type of exchange in relationships is called

A)social exchange.
B)storge.
C)reciprocity.
D)agape.

Question 12

Following the finding of researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, a lesbian would find which of the following pictures most attractive? A picture of

A)a woman under 20.
B)a woman age 21-30.
C)a woman age 30-39.
D)a woman age 40-50.

Question 13

In terms of mate selection, the attraction-similarity hypothesis proposes that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar in

A)physical attractiveness.
B)intelligence.
C)attitude.
D)all of the above.

Question 14

Elsa is open to having sex without prior long-term relationship commitment. According to research by Provost and colleagues, which one of the following males is Elsa likely to find highly attractive?

A)A man with an androgynous-looking face
B)Men with waist-to-hip ratios of approximately 0.7
C)Men with relatively masculine facial features
D)The men with the highest annual net income

Question 15

Anne is from Jamaica and Marla is from England. According to research on preferences for men's faces across cultures, which of the following would be predicted?

A)Marla will have stronger preferences for male facial masculinity than will Anne.
B)Anne and Marla will both strongly prefer men with masculine facial features.
C)Neither Anne nor Marla will find masculine male faces physically attractive.
D)Anne's preferences for male facial masculinity will be stronger than Marla's.

Question 16

Cohen and Tannenbaum (2001) found that lesbian and bisexual women were similar to heterosexual women and men in terms of what they found attractive. However, the key difference was that bisexual and lesbian women rated ______________ women as more attractive.

A)androgynous
B)masculine
C)heavier
D)taller

Question 17

Research indicates that women consider it important to share similar ___________ with a prospective partner.

A)attitudes
B)status
C)intelligence
D)desires

Question 18

Which of the following demonstrates the concept of propinquity?

A)Couples usually do not discover differences in each other's values until 3-5 years after marriage.
B)Most marriages occur between individuals who live in the same area of town as each other.
C)Although most university students believe in love at first sight, it is not a commonly reported experience.
D)The most successful marriages are usually between couples who are approximately the same age.

Question 19

According to the text, the key factor in considering a potential partner for dates, sex, and marriage is

A)intelligence.
B)physical appearance.
C)personality.
D)family background.

Question 20

Which one of the following examples does the attraction-similarity hypothesis predict would most likely develop into a romantic relationship?

A)Mark and Dave, who are both politically conservative
B)Ben who is Canadian and May who is Jamaican
C)Julie who is Catholic and Adam who is an atheist
D)Sue, who has a master's degree, and Amy, who has no degree

Question 21

Which statement most accurately reflects mate selection by women?

A)Women will forego job status in favour of romance.
B)Women will forego family of origin in favour of attractive looks.
C)Women will forego attractive looks in favour of steady earning potential.
D)Women will forego educational background in favour of youth and attractiveness.

Question 22

In 2005, the Compass survey found that compared to men, women valued all of the following traits for an ideal spouse except

A)a similar religion.
B)a good education and intelligence.
C)financial success.
D)good looks.

Question 23

Manpreet is choosing between two potential mates: Tim and Rick. Based on Buss's findings on women's mate preferences, Manpreet is likely to choose the man who

A)has the largest social circle.
B)is more physically attractive.
C)is the younger of the two men.
D)has better career prospects.

Question 24

Which type of love is described as selfless love and is similar to charity and generosity?

A)Storge
B)Pragma
C)Eros
D)Agape

Question 25

Evolutionary psychologists believe that age and health may be more important to a woman's appeal because they are associated with

A)the ability to provide.
B)the ability to nurture.
C)reproductive capacity.
D)a more satisfying sex life.

Question 26

Almost universally, men prefer

A)younger women.
B)slender women.
C)intelligent women.
D)submissive women.

Question 27

Love that is characterized by selfless giving is called

A)eros.
B)agape.
C)ludus.
D)pragma.

Question 28

According to some evolutionary psychologists, certain gender differences in mate preference exist because they

A)offer reproductive advantages.
B)are genetically programmed.
C)are culturally determined.
D)reflect the natural order of gender roles.

Question 29

Klaus gives money to charities that provide food and clothing for underprivileged children, even though he receives nothing in return for his donations. His actions best represent the concept of

A)agape.
B)storge.
C)philia.
D)eros.

Question 30

The type of love that binds friends, parents, and children through attachment or deep friendship is called

A)agape.
B)storge.
C)philia.
D)eros.

Question 31

In all 37 cultures studied by David Buss, which was true for men in terms of choosing a potential mate?

A)Men placed great value on a female's earning potential.
B)Men placed great value on a female's good looks.
C)Men placed more value on honesty than intelligence.
D)Men placed more value on fidelity than kindness.

Question 32

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following traits is the most influential one for women's choice of a mate?

A)Frugality
B)Physical attractiveness
C)Earning potential
D)Youth

Question 33

Which statement best reflects Buss's findings from his study of cross-cultural preferences for mate selection?

A)Women placed greater value than men on physical attractiveness.
B)Women preferred men who were their own age or slightly younger.
C)Men placed more emphasis on youth and physical attractiveness.
D)Women placed less emphasis on earning capacity than on physical attractiveness.

Question 34

Mark is a 30-year-old Canadian male who recently got married. According to cross-cultural research by Buss (1994), approximately how old is Mark's wife likely to be?

A)32
B)30
C)28
D)26

Question 35

Philip has a deep respect for his friend, Lee, but does not feel sexually attracted to him. Which Greek concept of love does this best exemplify?

A)Agape
B)Storge
C)Philia
D)Eros

Question 36

Despite gender differences, both men and women report that they place greater value on ________ in judging prospective mates.

A)physical features
B)personal characteristics
C)age
D)personal resources

Question 37

A woman notices that as she ages, she is approached by men for a date less frequently than when she was younger. According to evolutionary theory, why would this be?

A)Older women are less socially dominant than younger women.
B)Reproductive potential is higher in younger than in older women.
C)Men prefer younger women because they are easier to control.
D)The male visual system responds more strongly to female youth.

Question 38

Jake feels that he is loved. In comparison to someone who does not feel loved, Jake is likely to be

A)financially secure.
B)in better health.
C)more anxious.
D)less depressed.

Question 39

Evolutionary theory suggests that when men choose a potential mate, they place greater emphasis than women on

A)expressiveness.
B)physical attraction.
C)kindness.
D)earning potential.

Question 40

Almost universally, women prefer

A)younger men.
B)muscular men.
C)older men.
D)intelligent men.

Question 41

Desi married his wife because she has a high-status job and he thought she would be an excellent parent. Desi's love for his wife is based on the concept of

A)agape.
B)ludus.
C)pragma.
D)storge.

Question 42

Which of the following is true about infatuation and a lasting mutual love?

A)Infatuation is not a necessary first step.
B)Infatuation is a necessary first step.
C)Lasting mutual love always follows infatuation.
D)If only one partner is infatuated, the relationship cannot move on to a lasting mutual love.

Question 43

The kind of love you feel for your best friend would best be described as

A)storge.
B)agape.
C)philia.
D)eros.

Question 44

Corbin has an obsessive passion for his girlfriend, which causes him to behave in a controlling and selfish manner. His behaviour is likely to cause his girlfriend to experience

A)less sexual passion.
B)stronger intimacy.
C)higher satisfaction.
D)lower levels of distrust.

Question 45

A love relationship based on practical aspects such as potential parenting skills and societal status is an example of

A)agape.
B)ludus.
C)storge.
D)pragma.

Question 46

"The best love grows out of an enduring friendship," is a statement typical of

A)agape.
B)philia.
C)eros.
D)ludus.

Question 47

Paul loves his girlfriend, and although he would like to spend all of his time with her, he respects the fact that she has other friends and hobbies to occupy her time. According to Ratelle and colleagues, what type of passion is he experiencing?

A)Obsessive
B)Harmonious
C)Obsequious
D)Surreptitious

Question 48

"I will always feel a strong responsibility for my partner," is an example of

A)intimacy.
B)passion.
C)commitment.
D)infatuation.

Question 49

Love that is based on liking and respect rather than sexual desire is called

A)storge.
B)eros.
C)agape.
D)philia.

Question 50

Paul loves his girlfriend, but he calls her phone persistently and demands that she spend all her time with him. According to Ratelle and colleagues, what type of passion is he experiencing?

A)Obsessive
B)Harmonious
C)Obsequious
D)Surreptitious

Question 51

The perception that one has fallen in love is derived from all of the following simultaneous events except

A)a state of intense physiological arousal that is connected to the love object.
B)a cultural setting that idealizes romantic love.
C)a feeling that one could not continue without being with the person.
D)the attribution of the arousal to feelings of love toward the person.

Question 52

According to Clyde and Susan Hendricks, game-playing love is similar to the Greek style of love called

A)storge.
B)pragma.
C)ludus.
D)philia.

Question 53

Which is not a style of love found in Hendrick and Hendrick's Love Attitudes Scale?

A)Romantic love
B)Passionate love
C)Selfless love
D)Logical love

Question 54

Aaron and Marcos have been friends for years, sharing intimate conversations and interests. Lately they have both noticed a growing sexual component in their feelings for each other. In their relationship, Aaron and Marcos may be experiencing a shift from

A)eros love to storge love.
B)philia love to agape love.
C)philia love to eros love.
D)storge love to agape love.

Question 55

According to Sternberg's model, what leads to a good match?

A)Balanced levels of friendship, excited love, and selfless love
B)Similar religious and political views
C)Closely matched commitments with differing needs for intimacy
D)Corresponding levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment

Question 56

Intense absorption in another person, accompanied by sexual desire, general physiological arousal, or excitement is called

A)consummate love.
B)empty love.
C)selfless love.
D)infatuation.

Question 57

In 2008, a national Canadian survey found that ____% of men and women reported that they had been in love at least once.

A)85
B)78
C)90
D)98

Question 58

Julia gets upset whenever she sees her boyfriend look at another woman, and they have serious arguments because of her jealousy. Julia's style of love is referred to as

A)agape.
B)mania.
C)eros.
D)storge.

Question 59

Marlene and Terry have just fallen in love. They feel an intense desire to be close to each other and spend as much time together as possible. When not together, both feel intensely excited and anxious. Generally their time is spent fantasizing about their next date. What stage of love are Margaret and Terry experiencing?

A)Companionate love
B)Realistic love
C)Infatuation
D)Consummate love

Question 60

Serge is dating a woman, and although he is very interested in her, he waits a few days after a date to call her so he does not appear too eager. As a result, his girlfriend is not sure whether or not he is committed to her. Serge's love style is an example of

A)pragma.
B)agape.
C)storge.
D)ludus.

Question 61

According to Robert Sternberg, love in which intimacy and commitment are strong but passion is lacking is called

A)empty love.
B)consummate love.
C)companionate love.
D)fatuous love.

Question 62

Men's attractiveness to women may vary with the stage of her menstrual cycle.

Question 63

In Canada, both men and women find slenderness an important component of physical attraction.

Question 64

From an evolutionary perspective, men prefer younger women because they are more sexually receptive than older women.

Question 65

Couples that recognize that passion exerts a strong pull early in a relationship may

A)wish to marry quickly before they lose their partner.
B)start new relationships when the passion ends.
C)assume that their love is at an end.
D)be less likely to rush into marriage.

Question 66

A loving experience with another person or a friendship in which intimacy is present but passion and commitment are lacking is called

A)romantic love.
B)nonlove.
C)liking.
D)infatuation.

Question 67

Women who are receptive to casual sex tend to prefer men with masculine faces and bodies.

Question 68

Suzy and Donna shared physical intimacy but were unwilling to share information about their personal hopes and fears. Which of the following is probably true?

A)They lack the quality most often associated with true friendship.
B)They have a consummate love for one another.
C)Their relationship is best characterized as romantic love.
D)Their relationship is best described as nonlove.

Question 69

Female university undergraduates prefer men who are similar to their own height.

Question 70

Fatuous love is

A)empty love.
B)companionate love.
C)a relationship that has both passion and commitment but lacks intimacy.
D)a relationship that has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment.

Question 71

According to the text, we are more likely to be attracted to people who disagree with our views and tastes than to people who share them.

Question 72

A relationship that has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment is called

A)empty love.
B)romantic love.
C)fatuous love.
D)consummate love.

Question 73

Evolutionary psychology can explain behaviour among prehistoric humans, but cannot predict human sexual behaviour in modern times.

Question 74

David and Cherise stay together for the sake of the children. Though their marriage no longer has intimacy or passion, they feel a deep sense of commitment to raising their children in a two-parent home. What type of love do David and Cherise display?

A)Empty love
B)Consummate love
C)Fatuous love
D)Companionate love

Question 75

Most couples strive to attain a love characterized by a complete combination of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Sternberg called this type of love

A)consummate.
B)companionate.
C)romantic.
D)fatuous.

Question 76

According to Robert Sternberg, which of the following statements is true?

A)Romantic love has passion, intimacy, and commitment.
B)Liking is a basis for friendship.
C)Consummate love has commitment and intimacy but lacks passion.
D)Consummate love has passion and commitment but lacks intimacy.

Question 77

Physical appeal has little influence on an individual's choice of partner.

Question 78

Marriages based on deep and abiding friendship but lacking in passion are described by Sternberg as high in

A)fatuous love.
B)consummate love.
C)empty love.
D)companionate love.

Question 79

Men rate smiling faces to be more attractive, while women rate serious expressions to be more attractive.

Question 80

Infatuation is typified by strong sexual desire but not by intimacy and commitment.