Question 1

According to the propinquity effect, which factor most strongly predicts the formation of friendships in a university dormitory?

Accepted Answer

Physical proximity and frequency of encounters

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'mere exposure effect' in the context of attraction?

Accepted Answer

The more we are exposed to a stimulus, the more we tend to like it.

Question 3

A student claims that 'opposites attract' in romantic relationships. Based on research, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Similarity, not complementarity, is the strongest predictor of attraction.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of misattribution of arousal?

Accepted Answer

Feeling attracted to someone after exercising because you misinterpret your increased heart rate as attraction.

Question 5

In the context of online dating, which of the following is a significant risk highlighted in recent research?

Accepted Answer

Romance scams leading to financial and emotional harm

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'what is beautiful is good' stereotype?

Accepted Answer

Attractive people are assumed to possess a wide range of positive traits, such as intelligence and sociability.

Question 7

According to social exchange theory, which formula best represents the outcome of a relationship?

Accepted Answer

$$Outcome = Rewards - Costs$$

Question 8

Which of the following is a key difference between exchange and communal relationships?

Accepted Answer

Exchange relationships are based on immediate repayment, while communal relationships focus on responding to needs without expecting repayment.

Question 9

Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a desire for closeness, often resulting in anxiety about relationships?

Accepted Answer

Anxious/ambivalent attachment

Question 10

A person remains in an unsatisfying relationship because they have invested significant time and resources. Which model best explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Investment model

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to be rated as a high feature of love according to Table 9.1?

Accepted Answer

Trust

Question 12

Which hypothesis suggests that people who are already socially skilled benefit most from online social networking?

Accepted Answer

Social enhancement hypothesis

Question 13

In the context of cultural differences in love, which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is valued more in collectivist cultures, while passionate love is emphasized in individualist cultures.

Question 14

According to evolutionary theory, which characteristic are women most likely to prioritize in a potential mate?

Accepted Answer

Economic resources and status

Question 15

Which of the following is a common reason for the dissolution of relationships, as identified in research on 'fatal attractions'?

Accepted Answer

The qualities that initially attracted partners become the very reasons for the breakup.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of 'ghosting' in modern relationships?

Accepted Answer

Becoming completely unavailable to the other person on social media and communication platforms.

Question 17

According to the self-expansion model, what is a recommended strategy for maintaining satisfaction in long-term relationships?

Accepted Answer

Engage in novel and exciting activities together.

Question 18

Which of the following is a likely outcome for people who idealize their partners, according to research on positive illusions?

Accepted Answer

Greater relationship satisfaction and increased likelihood of relationship endurance

Question 19

Which of the following is true about the experience of breaking up, according to research?

Accepted Answer

The person who is rejected experiences the most distress.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of commitment in resisting attractive alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Highly committed individuals are more likely to devalue attractive alternatives and protect their relationship.

Attraction and Relationships: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

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