Question 1

Prisoners who live in solitary confinement ____.
A)initially crave social contact  but get used to living alone after a few months
B)initially crave social contact  but get used to living alone after a few weeks
C)do not necessarily crave social contact  some are happy living alone
D)crave social contact,  do not get used to living alone, and take desperate measures to try to communicate with others

Accepted Answer

Prisoners in solitary confinement consistently show a strong craving for social contact and struggle to adapt to isolation, often going to great lengths to communicate with others. This reflects the fundamental human need for social interaction and the psychological distress caused by prolonged isolation.

Question 2

The force that causes people to want to be together and possibly form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.
A)acceptance
B)attraction
C)reinforcer
D)reflection

Accepted Answer

Attraction is the force that draws people together and can lead to the formation of lasting relationships, encompassing physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects.

Question 3

Most humans seek social acceptance and try to avoid rejection. How do they compare to nonhuman animals?
A)Nonhuman animals similarly seek social acceptance and try to avoid rejection.
B)Nonhuman animals also seek social acceptance but do not try to avoid rejection.
C)Nonhuman animals do not necessarily seek social acceptance, but there is evidence that they try to avoid rejection.
D)Nonhuman animals neither seek social acceptance to the same degree that humans do nor do they try to avoid rejection.

Accepted Answer

Nonhuman animals, much like humans, exhibit behaviors that indicate a desire for social acceptance and efforts to avoid rejection. This is observed across various species, especially in social animals, where being part of a group can be crucial for survival, leading to behaviors aimed at maintaining social bonds and avoiding ostracism.

Question 4

The need to belong drives people to ___. ​
A)associate with others (only)​
B)associate with others and commit to relationships (only)
C)associate with others, commit to relationships, and stay in relationships
D)stay in relationships (only)

Accepted Answer

The need to belong motivates individuals to form connections with others, commit to these relationships, and strive to maintain them over time.

Question 5

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____. ​
A)attraction
B)exclusion
C)rejection
D)social acceptance

Accepted Answer

Attraction is the term that refers to anything that draws two or more people together, encompassing a range of factors including physical attractiveness, similarity, familiarity, and more.

Question 6

Compared to men with ____, men with ____ tend to be kinder, gentler, and more affectionate in relationships.
A)high er levels of serotonin; high er levels of testosterone
B)low er levels of testosterone; high er levels of testosterone
C)high er levels of testosterone; low er levels of testosterone
D)high er levels of estrogen; low er levels of estrogen

Accepted Answer

Men with higher levels of testosterone tend to exhibit more aggressive and dominant behaviors, whereas those with lower levels of testosterone are often perceived as kinder, gentler, and more affectionate in their relationships.

Question 7

Suppose that Daniel has just begun his freshman year in college. Which of his actions best exemplifies the need to belong?
A)He buys a back pack that nobody else has so that he can stand out from the crowd.
B)He goes out to a lot of parties and social functions so that he can meet new friends, and perhaps meet a girlfriend.
C)He joins a political club on campus because he wants to be part of "something bigger."
D)Even though he is buried in work, he makes an effort to walk around campus and go downtown periodically.

Accepted Answer

Daniel's action of going to parties and social functions to meet new friends and potentially a girlfriend demonstrates his desire to form social connections and be part of a group, which exemplifies the need to belong.

Question 8

MOST people are reluctant to end or leave a relationship with another person ____.
A)only when there is a clear purpose in continuing the relationship
B)only when they admit that the relationship is coming to an end
C)only when there is a clear purpose in continuing the relationship AND they admit that the relationship is coming to an end
D)regardless of whether there is a clear purpose in continuing the relationship and regardless of whether they admit that the relationship is coming to an end

Accepted Answer

Most people tend to be reluctant to end or leave relationships due to various emotional, social, or psychological reasons, often independent of the logical assessment of the relationship's purpose or their acknowledgment of its impending end.

Question 9

Social exclusion is the opposite of ____.
A)acceptance
B)loneliness
C)independence
D)attraction

Accepted Answer

Social exclusion is the opposite of acceptance, as it refers to the process or state where individuals or groups are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group, and which are fundamental to social integration and observance of human rights. Acceptance, on the other hand, involves recognizing and welcoming individuals into social, professional, or personal circles, making it the direct antithesis of exclusion.

Question 10

Among men, which of the following is LEAST  associated  with high levels of testosterone?
A)Unstable marriage
B)Disinterest in staying at home and caring for family
C)High sex drive
D)High incidence of depression

Accepted Answer

High levels of testosterone in men are generally not associated with a high incidence of depression. In fact, low levels of testosterone are more often linked to an increased risk of depression in men.

Question 11

_____ is a situation in which other people respect and include you in their groups and relationships.
A)Social acceptance
B)Social exclusion
C)Social independence
D)Social attraction

Accepted Answer

Social acceptance is the situation where individuals are accepted and included by others in social groups and relationships, indicating a sense of belonging and respect.

Question 12

What makes people MOST reluctant to live alone?
A)The desire for social status
B)The drive for sex
C)The fear of uncertainty
D)The need to belong

Accepted Answer

The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation. People are inherently social beings, and the desire for companionship and connection with others is a strong factor that can make living alone less appealing.

Question 13

Dr. Gregory is liked, respected, and approved of by her colleagues. That is, she has gained her  colleagues' ____.
A)social acceptance
B)ethos
C)companionate trust
D)cognitive investment

Accepted Answer

Social acceptance refers to being liked, respected, and approved by others, which aligns with the description of Dr. Gregory's relationship with her colleagues.

Question 14

Research shows that, among men, high levels of testosterone are associated with risk taking and competitiveness ____.
A)but are not associated with a high sex drive
B)but are not associated with unstable marriages
C)and are also associated with a disinclination to marry and care for family
D)and are also associated with depression

Accepted Answer

High levels of testosterone in men have been linked to risk-taking, competitiveness, and a tendency to avoid long-term commitments like marriage and family responsibilities.

Question 15

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.
A)be loved by a romantic partner
B)form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals
C)feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself
D)communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others from time to time

Accepted Answer

The need to belong is defined by social psychologists as the desire to form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals. This encompasses a wide range of interpersonal connections, not just romantic relationships or occasional communication, but a fundamental drive for deep and enduring connections.

Question 16

MOST people find it ____ to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And MOST people ____ leave or end such relationships.
A)easy; just as easily
B)easy; are somewhat reluctant to
C)difficult; easily
D)difficult; are somewhat reluctant to

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to form relationships but are somewhat reluctant to leave or end such relationships, reflecting a common human behavior of forming connections easily but finding it harder to break them due to emotional attachments or social obligations.

Question 17

On average, which group of men is likely to have the highest testosterone levels?
A)Married men
B)Divorced men (now single)
C)Single men (never married)
D)Men in multiple relationships (not married)

Accepted Answer

The answer of On average, which group of men is...

Question 18

Which statement regarding testosterone levels in men is MOST accurate? ​
A)They usually dip after men reach their early twenties.
B)They are usually constant throughout life.
C)They do not appear to be associated with sex drive.
D)They do not appear to be associated with risk-taking behavior.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone levels in men typically peak during adolescence and early adulthood. After men reach their late 20s to early 30s, levels gradually decrease, affecting various physiological aspects.

Question 19

Based on research, how many people are by nature loners who are indifferent to human social contact?
A)Most people
B)About a third of people
C)A small minority of people
D)Virtually nobody

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on research, how many people are...

Question 20

Suppose that Roger is married and that he and his wife have just had a child. Jose is also married but has no children. Their friend William is recently divorced. If these men are representative of other men in the same situations, then ____.
A)Roger probably has the lowest testosterone levels
B)William probably has the lowest testosterone levels
C)Roger and William probably have the same testosterone levels,but Jose probably has higher testosterone levels
D)Jose and William probably have the same testosterone levels,but Roger probably has higher testosterone levels

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men who are married and have children tend to have lower testosterone levels compared to single men or those without children. This is thought to be related to the demands of fatherhood and monogamy.

Quiz 11: Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Prisoners who live in solitary confinement ____.

The force that causes people to want to be together and possibly form lasting relationships can best be described as ____.

Most humans seek social acceptance and try to avoid rejection. How do they compare to nonhuman animals?

The need to belong drives people to ___.

Anything that draws two or more people together is called ____.

Compared to men with , men with tend to be kinder, gentler, and more affectionate in relationships.

Suppose that Daniel has just begun his freshman year in college. Which of his actions best exemplifies the need to belong?

MOST people are reluctant to end or leave a relationship with another person ____.

Social exclusion is the opposite of ____.

Among men, which of the following is LEAST associated with high levels of testosterone?

_____ is a situation in which other people respect and include you in their groups and relationships.

What makes people MOST reluctant to live alone?

Dr. Gregory is liked, respected, and approved of by her colleagues. That is, she has gained her colleagues' ____.

Research shows that, among men, high levels of testosterone are associated with risk taking and competitiveness ____.

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

MOST people find it to form relationships with neighbors, co-workers, and other people. And MOST people leave or end such relationships.

On average, which group of men is likely to have the highest testosterone levels?

Which statement regarding testosterone levels in men is MOST accurate?

Based on research, how many people are by nature loners who are indifferent to human social contact?

Suppose that Roger is married and that he and his wife have just had a child. Jose is also married but has no children. Their friend William is recently divorced. If these men are representative of other men in the same situations, then ____.