Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that people who are physically attractive have more dates and romantic relationships than those who are less attractive. This is likely due to a combination of factors such as increased confidence, social skills, and societal norms regarding beauty standards. While there may be individual variations, the overall trend is that attractiveness is correlated with a more active dating history.

Question 2

Homophily is

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

Question 3

Rubin's research showed that men in middle status occupations were considered to be moderately acceptable dates by

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B

Question 4

According to the "mere-exposure" effect,you should be most attracted to a good-looking person if

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The mere-exposure effect states that people tend to like things or people they are familiar with. Therefore, if a good-looking person lives across the hall from you, you are more likely to be attracted to them than someone you see less often. Playing hard to get or having different opinions may actually decrease attraction, and seeing the person next to a worse-looking individual may not necessarily increase attraction.

Question 5

The greatest homophily in the following list is

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The greatest homophily in the given list is race/ethnicity because people tend to form social relationships with those who share their racial and ethnic background. This is supported by numerous studies that show that people are more likely to interact with, be friends with, and marry others from the same racial and ethnic group. While education, age, and sexual orientation can also contribute to homophily, the evidence suggests that race and ethnicity have the strongest effect.

Question 6

Physical attractiveness is most important to heterosexual

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Research consistently shows that physical attractiveness is most important to heterosexual males when evaluating females. This is likely due to evolutionary factors where men are biologically wired to seek out physically attractive partners as a sign of reproductive fitness.

Question 7

In the pairing of men and women,there is a tendency of

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This is a commonly observed trend known as "hypergamy," where women tend to marry partners of higher social and economic status than themselves. Attractiveness is often associated with higher social status, and thus, it is not surprising that attractive women are paired with wealthy men. However, this does not mean that all successful women are unable to find partners, nor does it imply that all men who are paired with wealthy women are unattractive.

Question 8

The "mere exposure" effect means

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The "mere exposure" effect refers to the tendency for people to develop a positive attitude towards things, including people, that they are exposed to frequently. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it accurately reflects the meaning of the term.  A is incorrect because it refers to sexual orientation, B is too specific and does not encompass the broader concept of the effect, and C is a made-up disorder that does not relate to the "mere exposure" effect.

Question 9

Terry is a politically liberal,very attractive black Canadian man,with a successful psychiatry practice.He frequently visits the gym where he usually meets women.Of the following women Terry meets at the gym which one,according to the "matching phenomenon," would he be most attracted to?

Accepted Answer

The matching phenomenon suggests that people tend to form romantic relationships with individuals who are similar to them in physical attractiveness and other important traits. Given that Terry is politically liberal, attractive, and black, he may be most attracted to someone who shares those characteristics. While all of the women described could potentially be attractive to Terry, Jasmine is the most similar to him in terms of political beliefs, race, and professional success.

Question 10

Given other things being equal-such as looks,money,etc.-with which of the following types of individuals are we most likely to fall in love?

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We are most likely to fall in love with people we see and interact with regularly, such as a lab partner, due to the mere exposure effect and the opportunity for developing a deeper connection.

Question 11

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

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The lyric suggests that repeated exposure to a person increases attraction or desire. This is known as the mere exposure effect, or the familiarity principle. Studies have shown that people tend to like things (including people) that they are familiar with and have been exposed to multiple times. Therefore, choice D, repeated exposure, is the best concept to summarize the meaning of the lyric in relation to attraction and/or love.

Question 12

A number of studies have demonstrated that subjects express greater liking for more attractive individuals.This phenomenon

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Studies have found that even very young children show a preference for more attractive individuals, suggesting that this phenomenon develops early in life.

Question 13

According to Bartholomew and Horowitz's (1991)attachment theory of love,______ lovers have a sense that they are worthy of the love of others and that other people are generally accepting and responsive.

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According to Bartholomew and Horowitz's attachment theory, secure lovers have a positive view of both themselves and their partners. They generally believe that they are worthy of love and others will respond positively to them, leading to a sense of security in their relationships. Preoccupied, dismissing, and fearful lovers, on the other hand, have different negative beliefs and fears that affect their relationships in distinct ways.

Question 14

Hyde,DeLamater,and Byers discuss a research project where snapshots were taken of university men and women.Their degree of attractiveness was then judged.Along with this a dating history was obtained.The largest number of dates occurred among

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The most attractive men and women are likely to have the largest number of dates due to societal norms that often value physical attractiveness in social and romantic contexts.

Question 15

Research findings suggest that the saying "Birds of a feather,flock together" is

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Research has found that people tend to form friendships with those who have similar attitudes and values, but not necessarily similar personalities. People may also be attracted to those with opposite personalities as they complement each other. However, overall research supports the idea that "Birds of a feather flock together" when it comes to attitudes.

Question 16

The social factor of those listed below which has the least homophily is

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The answer of The social factor of those listed below...

Question 17

We tend to be attracted to and fall in love with

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Research has shown that people tend to be attracted to and fall in love with those who are similar to them in terms of values, interests, and personalities. This similarity creates a sense of familiarity and comfort which increases attraction.

Question 18

Barry and Irene have been dating for six months.Barry is very possessive of Irene and doubts her feelings toward him.He loves her and worships the ground that she walks on and desperately wants the relationship to last.According to the attachment theory of love,what type of lover is Barry?

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Barry's possessiveness and doubt about Irene's feelings suggest that he is preoccupied with his attachment to her. He is worried about losing her and has a strong desire to be close to her. This behavior is consistent with preoccupied attachment styles in which people are overly dependent on their partners and worry about rejection or abandonment.

Question 19

The relationship between the occupational status of men and the degree to which women consider them attractive in terms of being desirable for a date can be stated (at least according to the study reported by the authors of your text)as

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According to the study reported in the text, the most acceptable men for a date were those with the highest occupational status, indicating a positive relationship between occupational status and desirability as a date.

Question 20

Which one of the following statements represents a principle that presently operates in the interpersonal marketplace of love and attraction?

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This principle reflects traditional societal norms where women are often valued for their physical beauty and men for their economic success.

Quiz 12: Gender and Sexuality