Question 1

The relationship between one's degree of attractiveness and one's dating history can best be summarized by stating that:

Accepted Answer

Research generally shows that more attractive people tend to have more dates, as physical attractiveness is often a significant factor in initial romantic attraction.

Question 2

Several studies have demonstrated that people express greater liking for more attractive individuals than for less attractive ones.This phenomenon:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that even young children, as young as 3 years old, exhibit a preference for more attractive individuals, indicating that this phenomenon is present early in life.

Question 3

Similarity on social characteristics is referred to as homophily.That is, we like individuals who are similar to us because:

Accepted Answer

The saying "birds of a feather flock together" accurately reflects the concept of homophily, where individuals are drawn to others who share similar characteristics.

Question 4

In the "interpersonal marketplace" of men and women, there is a tendency for:

Accepted Answer

The concept of "matching" in the dating world suggests that individuals tend to pair up with others who are similar to them in terms of attractiveness and social status. Therefore, it is likely that attractive women will be paired with wealthy men in the interpersonal marketplace. However, it is important to note that this is a general trend and does not apply to every individual situation.

Question 5

The mere-exposure effect refers to the tendency of people to:

Accepted Answer

The mere-exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are familiar with, such as those they encounter frequently, like the "boy or girl next door."

Question 6

Homophily is the tendency of people to:

Accepted Answer

Homophily refers to the tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others, particularly those who are equal in social status, background, or characteristics.

Question 7

According to the mere-exposure effect, you would most likely be attracted to a person:

Accepted Answer

The mere-exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are exposed to frequently. Therefore, you are more likely to be attracted to someone who lives across the hall from you, as you see them more often.

Question 8

According to the study reported by the authors of your text, which of the following correctly states the relationship between men's occupational status and the degree to which women consider them desirable for a date?

Accepted Answer

The study indicated that men with higher occupational status were considered more desirable by women for dating, suggesting a positive correlation between occupational status and desirability.

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT increase attraction toward someone?

Accepted Answer

Infrequent contact with a person does not increase attraction; frequent interaction is more likely to enhance attraction.

Question 10

As an upper class businessman, Todd has more contact with other businesspeople, lawyers, and doctors than with janitors, bartenders, or plumbers.This feature of his social contacts can be explained by the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

Homophily is the tendency for individuals to associate and bond with similar others, which explains why Todd has more contact with people in similar professional and social classes.

Question 11

Terry is a politically liberal, attractive African-American man with a successful psychiatry practice.He regularly visits the gym where he meets many women.According to the matching phenomenon, to which of the following women would Terry be most attracted?

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon suggests that people are attracted to others who are similar to them in terms of social status, values, and background. Jasmine shares similar racial, professional, and political characteristics with Terry, making her the most likely match according to this theory.

Question 12

Karen is a white, upper-middle class lawyer.She is more likely to have contact with others who are also from the middle and upper-middle class.This phenomenon is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Homophily is the tendency for individuals to associate and bond with similar others, such as those from the same social class.

Question 13

Which of the following variables is associated with the greatest level of homophily?

Accepted Answer

Race is often associated with the greatest level of homophily, as people tend to form social connections with others who share similar racial backgrounds.

Question 14

Brian is more likely to be attracted to Helen, who lives across the hall from him, than Sharon, who is a co-worker he sees once or twice a year at office parties.This phenomenon is known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The mere-exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are more frequently exposed to. Brian is more likely to be attracted to Helen because he sees her more often than Sharon.

Question 15

Hyde and DeLamater discuss a research project in which snapshots were taken of college men and women.Their degree of attractiveness was then judged along with their dating history.As a rule, the largest number of dates occurred among:

Accepted Answer

The research project found that the most attractive men and women had the largest number of dates, as physical attractiveness is often correlated with dating frequency.

Question 16

Terry, an attractive 25-year-old, is interested in dating Brad who is a successful lawyer.Terry is hardly interested in Bill who is a plumber.However, Jill-a less attractive 24-year-old waitress-thinks that Bill would be an acceptable date.Which of the following explains the women's preferences?

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon suggests that people are more likely to form relationships with others who are similar in attractiveness and social status. Terry is attracted to Brad, who is successful, while Jill finds Bill acceptable, indicating preferences based on perceived matching levels.

Question 17

When we examine romantic relationships in which the individuals are similar (homophilous), which of the following social factors has the least homophily?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we examine romantic relationships in which...

Question 18

Physical attractiveness is most important to:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that physical attractiveness tends to be more important to males when evaluating females, often due to evolutionary and social factors.

Question 19

Sarah sees her childhood friend, Brett, only during holidays once or twice a year.She sees her colleague, Ashton, almost every day as they commute to work together.Although Brett and Ashton are quite similar in terms of temperament and likes and dislikes, Sarah likes Ashton more than Brett.Which of the following explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

The mere-exposure effect suggests that people tend to develop a preference for things or people they are more frequently exposed to. Sarah sees Ashton almost every day, which likely increases her liking for him compared to Brett, whom she sees less often.

Question 20

The lyric, "The more I see you, the more I want you," has been substantiated in several research studies as an empirical finding.Which of the following concepts best summarizes the meaning of this lyric in relation to attraction and/or love?

Accepted Answer

The mere-exposure effect is a psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things they are exposed to repeatedly. This aligns with the lyric, as seeing someone more often can increase attraction.

Quiz 11: Attraction, Love, and Communication