Question 1

Who is likely to have the most satisfying relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Jose and Fred who are both securely attached. 
B) Bill and Mark who each have a dismissing attachment style. 
C) Mary and Alice who each have an anxious attachment style. 
D) Sue and Jamal who each have an insecure attachment style. 
E) Frank who is dismissing and Greta who is anxiously attached.

Question 2

While ___ percent of marriages end in divorce,people believe their marriages have a ___ percent chance of working out.

Accepted Answer

A) 50;50 
B) 25;50 
C) 50;10 
D) 50;90 
E) 50;100

Question 3

Terry and Jo are dating and want to have a happy and lasting relationship.Which of the following would be helpful to prolonging their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Terry being high in attachment anxiety. 
B) Jo being high in attachment anxiety. 
C) Focusing conversations predominantly on events of the day and not on personal feelings or moods. 
D) Inquiring about the mood state of one another. 
E) Making sure that one's emotional state does not impact the relationship dynamic.

Question 4

Happily married couples believe they are _____ than they actually are.

Accepted Answer

A) more satisfied 
B) more similar 
C) more unique 
D) less similar 
E) less satisfied

Question 5

People with ____ self-esteem may feel their partners ____ them when they ____ in other domains.

Accepted Answer

A) high;reject;succeed 
B) low;accept;fail 
C) low;reject;fail 
D) low;accept;succeed 
E) high;reject;fail

Question 6

Students were asked to complete a survey before and after they came to the university.Results showed that the ______ a student belonged to the ____ they were to be ____.

Accepted Answer

A) fewer groups;less likely;depressed 
B) more groups;more likely;depressed 
C) fewer groups;more likely;cohesively bonded 
D) more groups;less likely;committed to the groups 
E) more groups;less likely;depressed

Question 7

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

Accepted Answer

A) the resources to attain those goals. 
B) having those goals always be just out of reach so we continue to improve ourselves. 
C) particularly unrealistic goals so that we can dream of a brighter future. 
D) never attain them so we are always looking to the future. 
E) setting the bar particularly high so that when achieved we feel accomplished.

Question 8

When asked to view simultaneous lineup,witnesses are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) identify the correct person. 
B) incorrectly choose a person who did not commit the crime. 
C) become too confused to choose at all. 
D) choose the person in the middle. 
E) choose the person furthest to the left.

Question 9

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction. 
B) higher income. 
C) increased productivity. 
D) higher workload. 
E) more friends.

Question 10

________ negatively affects our health directly by weakening immune system functions and indirectly by affecting lifestyle-related behaviors,such as exercise,rest,etc.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ negatively affects our health directly by...

Question 11

Millie and Mike just began dating and each one attempts to provide for the needs of the other without a thought about what they might get in return.This is an example of the

Accepted Answer

A) exchange approach. 
B) communal approach. 
C) individualistic approach. 
D) passionate love. 
E) companionate love.

Question 12

One recommendation for how to be happier is to stop doing counterproductive things.This includes the following counterproductive behaviors:

Accepted Answer

A) abusing drugs,trying to be perfect,and setting impossible goals. 
B) worrying about anything and everything,not trying to be perfect,and staying sober. 
C) setting realistic and attainable goals. 
D) choosing to let some things go rather than striving for perfection. 
E) being more extroverted.

Question 13

Some research supports the idea that approximately 40% of our happiness is determined by a person's thoughts and actions.Which of the following is used to support this view?

Accepted Answer

A) Identical twins are more similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins. 
B) Identical twins are less similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins. 
C) Being kind to others can increase our levels of happiness. 
D) We have a set point to which we return after experiencing emotional arousal. 
E) People have life circumstances out of their control that impact happiness.

Question 14

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997)found that ____ were more likely to vote for ____ than ___.

Accepted Answer

A) men;conviction;women 
B) women;not guilty;men 
C) women;conviction;men 
D) men;death penalty;women 
E) younger jurors;conviction;older jurors

Question 15

Stockbrokers who live alone,had high blood pressure,and reported their work was very stressful were randomly assigned to receive a ____.Results found that this reduced blood pressure increases by half.

Accepted Answer

A) pet 
B) vacation 
C) raise 
D) promotion 
E) bonus

Question 16

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

Accepted Answer

A) Younger 
B) Older 
C) Attractive 
D) Women 
E) Men

Question 17

Pets are a particularly effective form of social support because they provide ___.

Accepted Answer

A) "someone" to come home to 
B) nonjudgmental social support 
C) "someone" to talk to 
D) another living being to provide tactile stimulation 
E) soothing sounds

Question 18

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

A) subjective well-being 
B) global life satisfaction 
C) frequent positive feelings 
D) frequent negative feelings 
E) satisfaction with specific life domains

Question 19

In general,people who are ____ are less committed to their relationships,and even though they are similar to people who share this disposition,when paired with a similar other,they are not likely to have a happy relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) generous 
B) extroverted 
C) introverted 
D) narcissists 
E) agreeable

Question 20

Obesity is thought to be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A) increases in portion size 
B) people eating their entire portion regardless of size 
C) efficient calorie storing systems 
D) fewer school bus stops 
E) people walk less

Exam 12: Social Psychology: a Guide to Dealing With Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

Who is likely to have the most satisfying relationship?

While _ percent of marriages end in divorce,people believe their marriages have a _ percent chance of working out.

Terry and Jo are dating and want to have a happy and lasting relationship.Which of the following would be helpful to prolonging their relationship?

Happily married couples believe they are _____ than they actually are.

People with self-esteem may feel their partners them when they in other domains.

Students were asked to complete a survey before and after they came to the university.Results showed that the __ a student belonged to the they were to be .

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

When asked to view simultaneous lineup,witnesses are more likely to

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

________ negatively affects our health directly by weakening immune system functions and indirectly by affecting lifestyle-related behaviors,such as exercise,rest,etc.

Millie and Mike just began dating and each one attempts to provide for the needs of the other without a thought about what they might get in return.This is an example of the

One recommendation for how to be happier is to stop doing counterproductive things.This includes the following counterproductive behaviors:

Some research supports the idea that approximately 40% of our happiness is determined by a person's thoughts and actions.Which of the following is used to support this view?

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that __ were more likely to vote for than _.

Stockbrokers who live alone,had high blood pressure,and reported their work was very stressful were randomly assigned to receive a ____.Results found that this reduced blood pressure increases by half.

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

Pets are a particularly effective form of social support because they provide ___.

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

In general,people who are ____ are less committed to their relationships,and even though they are similar to people who share this disposition,when paired with a similar other,they are not likely to have a happy relationship.

Obesity is thought to be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Exam 12: Social Psychology: a Guide to Dealing With Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

Who is likely to have the most satisfying relationship?

While ___ percent of marriages end in divorce,people believe their marriages have a ___ percent chance of working out.

Terry and Jo are dating and want to have a happy and lasting relationship.Which of the following would be helpful to prolonging their relationship?

Happily married couples believe they are _____ than they actually are.

People with ____ self-esteem may feel their partners ____ them when they ____ in other domains.

Students were asked to complete a survey before and after they came to the university.Results showed that the ______ a student belonged to the ____ they were to be ____.

Personal happiness is influenced by having goals and

When asked to view simultaneous lineup,witnesses are more likely to

High levels of subjective well-being are related to all of the following except

________ negatively affects our health directly by weakening immune system functions and indirectly by affecting lifestyle-related behaviors,such as exercise,rest,etc.

Millie and Mike just began dating and each one attempts to provide for the needs of the other without a thought about what they might get in return.This is an example of the

One recommendation for how to be happier is to stop doing counterproductive things.This includes the following counterproductive behaviors:

Some research supports the idea that approximately 40% of our happiness is determined by a person's thoughts and actions.Which of the following is used to support this view?

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that ____ were more likely to vote for ____ than ___.

Stockbrokers who live alone,had high blood pressure,and reported their work was very stressful were randomly assigned to receive a ____.Results found that this reduced blood pressure increases by half.

You are serving as a jury consultant for the prosecution in a case involving sexual assault and child abuse.Based on research what types of jurors should you select?

Pets are a particularly effective form of social support because they provide ___.

Being satisfied with your work,relationships,or family is referred to as _______.

In general,people who are ____ are less committed to their relationships,and even though they are similar to people who share this disposition,when paired with a similar other,they are not likely to have a happy relationship.

Obesity is thought to be caused by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

While _ percent of marriages end in divorce,people believe their marriages have a _ percent chance of working out.

People with self-esteem may feel their partners them when they in other domains.

Students were asked to complete a survey before and after they came to the university.Results showed that the __ a student belonged to the they were to be .

Research by Schutte and Hosch (1997) found that __ were more likely to vote for than _.