Question 1

Genetic fitness isn't unimportant to women. When are women most likely to demonstrate a preference for males who have symmetrical faces, a muscular physique, and a masculine face?
A) in the morning
B) after midnight
C) when ovulating
D) when least fertile

Accepted Answer

Women are most likely to demonstrate a preference for males who have symmetrical faces, a muscular physique, and a masculine face when ovulating because during ovulation, women's bodies are primed for reproduction and they tend to be attracted to males who display strong genetic fitness, which these physical traits are indicative of.

Question 2

Research by Toma and colleagues found that 81% of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile. They seem to provide inaccurate information __________.
A) unconsciously
B) intentionally
C) unknowingly
D) automatically

Accepted Answer

The use of the word "intentionally" suggests that participants are purposely providing inaccurate information on their online dating profile.

Question 3

In research by Pryzbylski and Weinstein (2013), the mere presence of a mobile device decreased participants' feelings of __________.
A) trust, closeness, and empathy
B) apprehension and unease
C) happiness, euphoria, and arousal
D) fear, calm, and awareness

Accepted Answer

The research found that the mere presence of a mobile device decreased participants' feelings of trust, closeness, and empathy.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about online dating is correct?
A) Websites offering services are great about fulfilling their promises.
B) Mathematical algorithms to match up people based on compatibility has strong scientific data to support its accuracy.
C) Success rates for dates facilitated online are higher than dates arranged through other means.
D) Online profiles are not always accurate.

Accepted Answer

Online profiles are not always accurate. It is common for users to exaggerate or misrepresent themselves in their online profiles, leading to potential disappointment or even danger when meeting in person.

Question 5

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that __________ of participants in their research provided deceptive or misleading photos on their online dating profile.
A) 15%
B) about 30%
C) over 70%
D) 100%

Accepted Answer

The research found that about 30% of participants provided deceptive or misleading photos on their online dating profile.

Question 6

Research by Toma and colleagues found that __________ of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile.
A) 15%
B) almost 50%
C) over 70%
D) 100%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by Toma and colleagues found that...

Question 7

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that 32% of dating profile photographs were deceptive. In this case, daters seem to provide inaccurate photos __________.
A) unconsciously
B) intentionally
C) deliberately
D) willfully

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found...

Question 8

People have a tendency to be attracted to others who are of the same level of physical attractiveness. Research by Taylor and colleagues (2011) found that this also applies to level of _______.
A) popularity
B) height
C) income
D) athleticism

Accepted Answer

The research by Taylor and colleagues (2011) found that people tend to be attracted to others who are of the same level of physical attractiveness as well as popularity. This means that individuals who are deemed popular are more likely to be attracted to others who are also seen as popular.

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to be inaccurate in an online dating profile, according to Toma, Hancock, and Ellison (2008)?
A) weight
B) occupation
C) political affiliation
D) ethnicity

Accepted Answer

Toma, Hancock, and Ellison (2008) found that weight was the most commonly inaccurate information provided in online dating profiles.

Question 10

Your friend asked you to look at a number of dating profiles to help him try to spot any deceptive profiles before he makes contact. Based on research presented in this chapter, which of the following would be a red flag?
A) Sam writes a lot about himself using "I" and "me."
B) Pat describes himself as "a globe trotter."
C) Chris has a really short description of himself.
D) Will writes about himself and his recent visits to extravagant restaurants.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that deceptive profiles tend to have fewer self-references, which can manifest as shorter descriptions. This is because the person creating the profile may try to avoid lying by simply providing less information.

Question 11

Emma and Clark have some tough relationship issues to sort out. Based on the research by Misra and colleagues (2014), if they want to feel connected to one another and express the necessary amount of empathy during their discussion, what should they do?
A) Have the talk outside where the environment is less restrictive.
B) Put their chairs very close to one another to increase their propinquity.
C) Have the discussion while babysitting a neighbor's children, so their reproductive fitness goals are activated.
D) Put their mobile devices away.

Accepted Answer

According to Misra and colleagues (2014), the use of mobile devices during interpersonal communication is associated with lower levels of empathy and connectedness. Therefore, Emma and Clark should put their mobile devices away while having their discussion in order to feel more connected and express empathy towards each other.

Question 12

Strangers were brought into a research lab and were instructed to discuss a personally meaningful topic in research conducted by Pryzbylski and Weinstein (2013). Most of the time, doing that activity fosters a sense of closeness among strangers who are meeting for the first time. In this research, that closeness did not occur. Why not?
A) There was no physical contact between the strangers.
B) There was a mobile device on the table between the strangers.
C) One of the strangers had to leave the discussion abruptly.
D) The researchers didn't permit the strangers to speak freely.

Accepted Answer

The presence of a mobile device on the table between the strangers hindered the sense of closeness from developing, according to Pryzbylski and Weinstein's research.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT a pitfall of online dating as identified by the authors of your text?
A) Online profiles can be inaccurate.
B) Websites and psychologists are not always accurate when it comes to predicting mate characteristics that will lead to a satisfying relationship.
C) Many of the best predictors of relationship satisfaction can't be assessed until people actually get to know each other.
D) Websites provide insufficient methods for contacting people from dating profiles that interest subscribers.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text did not identify that websites provide insufficient methods for contacting people from dating profiles as a pitfall of online dating.

Question 14

In a speed-dating study by Finkel and Eastwick (2009) it was shown that when women were responsible for rotating from one "date" to another, that women were __________.
A) more likely to report more chemistry with their partners and were less picky
B) more likely to prioritize resources in their judgments of men
C) more selective than men, reporting lower levels of romantic desire
D) less likely to prioritize having multiple sex partners

Accepted Answer

The study found that when women were responsible for rotating from one "date" to another, they were more likely to report more chemistry with their partners and were less picky. This suggests that women may be more likely to form connections with more people when they have the power to choose.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an alternative explanation for the pattern of sex differences in mate selection proposed by evolutionary theory?
A) In many cultures, women have less power and wealth, so they choose a mate who can provide that for them.
B) Men prefer a certain "look" in a mate indicating successful reproduction.
C) Women are more selective when choosing a mate because they are "pursued" rather than being the "pursuer."
D) Men prefer more attractive mates because having a good-looking mate confers status within the social group.

Accepted Answer

Evolutionary theory itself proposes that men prefer certain physical traits in mates as indicators of fertility and reproductive success, so option B is not an alternative explanation but rather part of the evolutionary perspective.

Question 16

At certain times in the menstrual cycle, women demonstrate a preference for a mate that has the greatest degree of facial symmetry, facial masculinity, and a muscular physique. These demonstrate a male's degree of __________.
A) reproductive fitness
B) propinquity
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) familiarity

Accepted Answer

Women's preference for facial symmetry, facial masculinity, and a muscular physique in a mate indicates the male's degree of reproductive fitness, or the likelihood that he will produce healthy offspring who will survive and reproduce.

Question 17

What is the impact of current technologies on the factor of propinquity in relationships?
A) It removes many of the challenges of physical separation.
B) It makes people see their differences more easily.
C) It helps people identify similar others by matching phone types.
D) It allows deindividuation leading to more honest interactions.

Accepted Answer

Current technologies such as video chats, instant messaging, social media, and online dating apps have made it easier for people to maintain relationships even when they are physically separated. This reduces the challenge of propinquity or physical proximity in relationships.

Question 18

While the 37-culture study (Buss, 1989) found gender differences in preferences for mates, which of the following were at the top of both men's and women's lists for a mate?
A) industriousness
B) honesty
C) physical attractiveness
D) ambition

Accepted Answer

Both men and women valued honesty highly in a mate according to the study.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary service of an online dating website?
A) maintaining a large number of profiles for browsing
B) providing opportunities to communicate with potential mates
C) matching users based on analyses of compatibility
D) accountability for accuracy of listed profiles

Accepted Answer

While online dating websites may strive for accuracy and encourage users to give truthful information, they cannot guarantee the accuracy of all listed profiles. Therefore, accountability for accuracy of listed profiles is not considered a primary service of online dating websites.

Question 20

The findings of a recent field study (Misra et al., 2014) are cause for concern because in the presence of at least one mobile device, __________.
A) there was less empathy and connectedness between people who were having conversations
B) there was greater propinquity with people not in the restaurant at the time
C) people rated others as more attractive than themselves
D) women were pickier about their conversation partner

Accepted Answer

The study found that in the presence of at least one mobile device, there was less empathy and connectedness between people who were having conversations.

Quiz 10: Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Genetic fitness isn't unimportant to women. When are women most likely to demonstrate a preference for males who have symmetrical faces, a muscular physique, and a masculine face?

Research by Toma and colleagues found that 81% of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile. They seem to provide inaccurate information __________.

In research by Pryzbylski and Weinstein (2013) , the mere presence of a mobile device decreased participants' feelings of __________.

Which of the following statements about online dating is correct?

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that __________ of participants in their research provided deceptive or misleading photos on their online dating profile.

Research by Toma and colleagues found that __________ of participants in their research provided some inaccurate information on their online dating profile.

Research by Hancock and Toma (2009) found that 32% of dating profile photographs were deceptive. In this case, daters seem to provide inaccurate photos __________.

People have a tendency to be attracted to others who are of the same level of physical attractiveness. Research by Taylor and colleagues (2011) found that this also applies to level of _______.

Which of the following is most likely to be inaccurate in an online dating profile, according to Toma, Hancock, and Ellison (2008) ?

Your friend asked you to look at a number of dating profiles to help him try to spot any deceptive profiles before he makes contact. Based on research presented in this chapter, which of the following would be a red flag?

Emma and Clark have some tough relationship issues to sort out. Based on the research by Misra and colleagues (2014) , if they want to feel connected to one another and express the necessary amount of empathy during their discussion, what should they do?

Which of the following statements is NOT a pitfall of online dating as identified by the authors of your text?

In a speed-dating study by Finkel and Eastwick (2009) it was shown that when women were responsible for rotating from one "date" to another, that women were __________.

Which of the following is NOT an alternative explanation for the pattern of sex differences in mate selection proposed by evolutionary theory?

At certain times in the menstrual cycle, women demonstrate a preference for a mate that has the greatest degree of facial symmetry, facial masculinity, and a muscular physique. These demonstrate a male's degree of __________.

What is the impact of current technologies on the factor of propinquity in relationships?

While the 37-culture study (Buss, 1989) found gender differences in preferences for mates, which of the following were at the top of both men's and women's lists for a mate?

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary service of an online dating website?

The findings of a recent field study (Misra et al., 2014) are cause for concern because in the presence of at least one mobile device, __________.