Question 1

Physical attractiveness can play an important role in attraction. Describe the facial features make someone more physically attractive, and how these vary (or are consistent) across cultures.

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Question 2

The authors argue that "beauty constitutes a powerful stereotype." What characteristics are often associated with beauty? How might we actually create some of those characteristics in attractive others?

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Question 3

The concept of "degrees of separation" is best understood as the idea that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know and

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The concept of "six degrees of separation" suggests that everyone in the world is connected to each other by no more than six degrees of separation (i.e. six intermediaries). However, in the context of the question, the idea is that you are one degree of separation away from everyone you know. This means that your friends are one degree away from you, but their friends are two degrees away from you (one degree away from your friends and one degree away from you). Therefore, the correct choice is A. B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the concept of degrees of separation.

Question 4

Compare and contrast social exchange theory and operant conditioning.

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Question 5

Attachment style can play an important role in romantic relationships. First, describe all three attachment styles. Second, what type of style would be most preferred in a relationship partner and why?

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Question 6

Equity theory suggests that partners in a relationship tend to desire equality in terms of what they are giving to and taking from a relationship. Describe how equity occurs between acquaintances, and how it occurs between family members, close friends, or long-term romantic relationships.

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Question 7

How is Rusbult's (1983, 1991) investment model of relationships similar to and different from traditional social exchange theory models of relationships?

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Question 8

Consider the following relationship scenario: You've had some pretty good relationships in the past. Your new friend James has introduced you to a number of wonderful interests: obscure Tarantino films, visits to museums, Thai food, and hang-gliding. Still, if there's one thing about James that drives you crazy, it's that he never stops talking, and will actually change his position on issues just to bait you into an argument. You argue more with James than with just about anyone else you know, and you frequently end up with your feelings hurt. In fact, you find yourself wondering whether James's roommate Rick wouldn't make a better friend. He's interesting, does fun things, and he doesn't seem to relish arguments nearly as much as James does. Now, analyze this scenario from a social exchange perspective. What are the rewards, costs, comparison level, and comparison level for alternatives? What's likely to happen in this case?

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Question 9

An evolutionary perspective takes "the long view". This perspective asserts that how people act today is based on behavior patterns that evolved from our species' past. Explain how the evolutionary concept of reproductive fitness is related to attraction and love in men and women.

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Question 10

According to research by Akert (1998), which of the people below would most want to stay friends with an ex-partner after a relationship breakup?

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According to Akert's research, people who initiate a breakup are more likely to want to stay friends with their ex-partner. Therefore, Angela who broke it off with Scott would be the most likely to want to stay friends with him after the relationship breakup.

Question 11

Ellen and Grace have an equitable relationship. Describe what that would be like, and what would be some consequences of relationship inequities.

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Question 12

A great deal of psychological research supports the folk wisdom that "birds of a feather flock together," but there is little empirical support for the folk wisdom that "opposites attract." According to social psychologists, why do we tend to find people similar to us attractive?

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Question 13

Research conducted by Leskovec and Horvitz (2007) has found that in an analysis of instant messaging interactions between 240 million people that the connection between 90 percent of pairs

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Leskovec and Horvitz's research found that 90 percent of pairs could be connected within 8 links/hops, which is less than the commonly cited six degrees of separation theory.

Question 14

In what ways are early experiences with primary caregivers related to later adult relationships? Be sure to mention three different attachment styles.

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Question 15

According to researchers, how is companionate love different from passionate love?

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Question 16

Describe some of the criticisms that have been offered against the evolutionary theory of attraction.

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Question 17

What is the propinquity effect, and what is the psychological mechanism underlying this effect?

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Question 18

Without investments, social exchange theory would predict that an unsatisfying relationship would end. Explain why and be sure to describe the concepts involved in social exchange theory and the investment model.

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Question 19

Describe, in detail, the four stages of Duck's (1982) model of relationship dissolution (breaking up). Provide a running example in your description.

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Question 20

In what sense is the concept of romantic love culture-specific?

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Quiz 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships