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In attraction research, the propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to be relatively attracted to others who

they encounter on a regular basis.

are similar to them.

like them.

have had experiences similar to their own.

they encounter on a regular basis.

The idea that people tend to form relationships with others who are similar to them in terms of attractiveness is known as

the matching hypothesis.

the propinquity effect.

reinforcement theory.

the social allergy effect.

the matching hypothesis.

Social psychologists refer to the desire to form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals as

the interpersonal imperative.

the drive for intimacy.

the relationship motive.

the need to belong.

the need to belong.

According to the textbook, which of the following is FALSE?

The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force driving prosocial behavior.

The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force holding together groups and families.

Negative, deviant behavior is more socially contagious than positive, "good" behavior.

Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior.

Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior.

Research on unrequited love and stalking indicates that men are __________ women to have experienced unrequited love, and __________ women to have experienced being stalked.

less likely than, about as likely as

about as likely as, less likely than

about as likely as, about as likely as

slightly more likely than, less likely than

slightly more likely than, less likely than

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of __________.

the bystander effect

the propinquity effect

the bad apple effect

the social allergy effect

the social allergy effect

According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is lacking in commuter marriages?

regular social contact

relationship characterized by mutual respect

positive interactions

intimacy

regular social contact

Tom's new girlfriend has a habit of biting her nails. This did not bother Tom when he first met her, but it is beginning to annoy him more and more with each passing day. This is an example of __________.

the bystander effect

the propinquity effect

the bad apple effect

the social allergy effect

the social allergy effect

Suppose that you had a computer program that could morph images of different faces into composite "average faces." If you began with four faces, combined them in pairs to make two new faces, and then combined them again to make a final, single composite face, which would, on average, be MOST attractive?

The four original faces

The pair of composite faces

The final single composite face

It is impossible to say

The final single composite face

When it comes to judging whether or not someone is physically attractive, how much do people agree with one another?

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging women.

Most people disagree-although there is more agreement when it comes to judging women.

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging men.

Most people disagree-although there is more agreement when it comes to judging men.

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging women.

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has

increased substantially since 1960.

increased slightly since 1960.

decreased slightly since 1960.

decreased substantially since 1960.

decreased substantially since 1960.

Suppose that there are two winners for the Nobel Prize in Economics this year, and suppose that one of them is a professor at your university while the other is a professor somewhere else. Research suggests that you will tend to

judge the winner from your university more positively.

judge the winner from the other university more positively.

judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely high self-esteem.

judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely low self-esteem.

judge the winner from your university more positively.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of reinforcement theory?

We like people who like us.

We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviors.

We tend to seek out rewards and avoid punishments.

We like people who make us feel good about ourselves.

We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviors.

Suppose that you are on a date with a new person, and you are trying to get this person to be attracted to you. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Mimic your date's hand gestures and tone of voice.

Explicitly tell your date that you like him or her.

Discuss experiences you share, even if they are negative (e.g., discuss the fact that you both have chronic car problems).

Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet.

Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet.

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

but are not associated with a high sex drive.

but are not associated with unstable marriage.

and are also associated with a disinclination to marry and care for children.

and are also associated with depression

and are also associated with a disinclination to marry and care for children.

According to the textbook, which of the following is FALSE?

The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force driving prosocial behavior.

The threat of social rejection and exclusion is an important force holding together groups and families.

Negative, deviant behavior is more socially contagious than positive, "good" behavior.

Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior.

Positive, "good" behavior is more socially contagious than negative, deviant behavior.

Based on the research presented in the Money Matters feature in your text, which of the following statements about womens' ratings of attractiveness of men is TRUE?

Women always prefer taller men.

Women prefer taller men, but higher income can make up for lack of height.

Women do not look at height or income when they judge how attractive a man is.

Women always prefer heavier men to thinner men.

Women prefer taller men, but higher income can make up for lack of height.

According to the textbook, the tendency for people to be attracted to others who are similar to them (rather than different from them) is probably

an evolved preference-adaptive for humans and present in other animals as well.

a learned preference-something that is taught to people as part of the socialization process, but not necessarily innate.

a cultural phenomenon-something that is normative in individualistic cultures, but less common in collectivistic cultures.

an individual differences variable (i.e., a personality difference)-something that is true for some people but not for other people.

an evolved preference-adaptive for humans and present in other animals as well.

The idea that people tend to form relationships with others who are similar to them in terms of attractiveness is known as

the matching hypothesis.

the propinquity effect.

reinforcement theory.

the social allergy effect.

the matching hypothesis.

For most people, having a few close friends is __________ and having lots of casual friends is __________.

relatively unimportant, relatively important

relatively unimportant, also relatively unimportant

important, less important

important, also important

important, less important

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the preferences that people show for physically attractive people?

Adults, children, and even babies seem to show such preferences across a variety of circumstances.

People show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but these preferences do not appear to emerge until late childhood.

Both adults and children show such preferences when selecting friends, but adults are more even-handed (and do not show preferences for attractive people) when it comes to work-related activities.

Both adults and children show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but only if they are moderately attractive or highly attractive themselves.

Adults, children, and even babies seem to show such preferences across a variety of circumstances.

According to the textbook, the tendency for people to be attracted to others who are similar to them (rather than different from them) is probably

an evolved preference-adaptive for humans and present in other animals as well.

a learned preference-something that is taught to people as part of the socialization process, but not necessarily innate.

a cultural phenomenon-something that is normative in individualistic cultures, but less common in collectivistic cultures.

an individual differences variable (i.e., a personality difference)-something that is true for some people but not for other people.

an evolved preference-adaptive for humans and present in other animals as well.

Social rejection has been linked with

greater cooperativeness with others.

lessened willingness to cheat or break rules.

higher IQ scores.

aloofness or avoidance vis-à-vis others.

aloofness or avoidance vis-à-vis others.

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency

to repel, or turn off, others.

to find social situations anxiety-provoking.

to find a particular person annoying or disagreeable.

to become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time.

to become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time.

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

but are not associated with a high sex drive.

but are not associated with unstable marriage.

and are also associated with a disinclination to marry and care for children.

and are also associated with depression.

and are also associated with a disinclination to marry and care for children.

Failure to satisfy the need to belong is associated with

mental health problems (only).

poor physical health (only).

neither poor mental health nor poor physical health.

both poor mental health and poor physical health.

both poor mental health and poor physical health.

Wolfgang is trying to get his new co-worker, Peter, to like him. He compliments Peter's wardrobe, listens attentively to Peter's stories, and routinely take Peter out to lunch. Wolfgang is clearly engaging in __________.

ostracism

propinquity

ingratiation

matching

ingratiation

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for why a woman would stay in an abusive relationship?

To leave a relationship goes against human nature.

Because some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten.

People are designed to connect, not separate.

Because people need to belong.

Because some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten.

Ostracism refers to being

formally or legally removed from a social group.

repeatedly humiliated, teased, or harassed (physically or verbally) by others.

excluded, rejected, or ignored by others.

intimidated, threatened, and sometimes coerced into unwanted behaviors.

excluded, rejected, or ignored by others.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main reasons that children are socially rejected by their peers?

Because they are aggressive

Because they are socially withdrawn

Because they are different from other children

Because they are physically weak or small

Because they are physically weak or small

Which of the following is TRUE about how waist-to-hip ratio affects judgments of attractiveness?

Men tend to prefer women with a ratio of .7, but women to not make judgments about men's attractiveness on this basis.

Men tend to prefer women with a ratio of .9, but women to not make judgments about men's attractiveness on this basis.

Men tend to prefer women with a ration of .7, but women tend to prefer men with a ratio of .9.

Both men and women prefer a ratio of .9.

Men tend to prefer women with a ration of .7, but women tend to prefer men with a ratio of .9.

Compared to people who are not physically attractive, people who are physically beautiful are assumed to be superior on many traits-including intelligence, sexual warmth, and popularity. This assumption is known as __________.

the Hollywood heuristic

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

the social allergy effect

the beauty factor

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of __________.

the propinquity effect

the matching hypothesis

the reciprocity effect

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

the propinquity effect

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves

a concern about making others feel comfortable versus offending others.

a complete disinterest in social interactions.

an expectation of being rejected by others.

a complete lack of emotional intelligence.

an expectation of being rejected by others.

Social rejection has been linked with

greater cooperativeness with others.

lessened willingness to cheat or break rules.

higher IQ scores.

aloofness or avoidance vis-à-vis others.

aloofness or avoidance vis-à-vis others.

When it comes to judging whether or not someone is physically attractive, how much do people agree with one another?

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging women.

Most people disagree-although there is more agreement when it comes to judging women.

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging men.

Most people disagree-although there is more agreement when it comes to judging men.

Most people agree-especially when it comes to judging women.

For most people, having a few close friends is __________ and having lots of casual friends is __________.

relatively unimportant, relatively important

relatively unimportant, also relatively unimportant

important, less important

important, also important

important, less important

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that people with __________ faces tend to be perceived as more attractive than others.

symmetric and typical-looking

symmetric but unusual-looking

asymmetric but typical-looking

asymmetric and unusual-looking

symmetric and typical-looking

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report

pain and illness.

depression and suicidal thoughts.

eating disorders.

pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, AND eating disorders.

pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, AND eating disorders.

Suppose that you are on a date with a new person, and you are trying to get this person to be attracted to you. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Mimic your date's hand gestures and tone of voice.

Explicitly tell your date that you like him or her.

Discuss experiences you share, even if they are negative (e.g., discuss the fact that you both have chronic car problems).

Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet.

Tell your date that you are not sure if you like him or her yet.

Research suggests that, when it comes to unrequited love

men have more experience than women do in being rejected.

women have more experience than men do in being rejected.

men and women have about the same amount of experience being rejected.

neither men nor women ever really think they are rejected.

men have more experience than women do in being rejected.

Research on physical attractiveness indicates that people with __________ faces tend to be perceived as more attractive than others.

symmetric and typical-looking

symmetric but unusual-looking

asymmetric but typical-looking

asymmetric and unusual-looking

symmetric and typical-looking

According to the textbook, the main reason for social rejection, among adults, is

aggression.

social deviance.

physical weakness.

lack of physical attractiveness.

social deviance.

The need to belong drives people to

associate with others (only).

associate with others and commit to relationships (only).

associate with others, commit to relationships, and stay in relationships.

stay in relationships (only).

associate with others, commit to relationships, and stay in relationships.

Compared to other people, people who are repeatedly ostracized by others over a period of time are relatively likely to report

pain and illness.

depression and suicidal thoughts.

eating disorders.

pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, AND eating disorders.

pain and illness, depression and suicidal thoughts, AND eating disorders.

Petra finds out that her classmate, Julie, thinks that she is really cool. This makes Petra like Julie more than she did before. What does research suggest about this kind of "reciprocity of liking?"

It is widespread when it comes to acquaintanceships and friendships, but does not always hold true for romantic relationships.

It only holds true when there is some degree of liking between the two parties to begin with.

It only occurs among people with low self-esteem.

It only occurs among people with high self-esteem.

It is widespread when it comes to acquaintanceships and friendships, but does not always hold true for romantic relationships.

Among men, high levels of testosterone are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

unstable marriage.

disinterest in staying at home and caring for children.

high sex drive.

high incidence of depression.

high incidence of depression.

Compared to other people, people who are lonely tend to

possess fewer social skills in general.

be less adept at figuring out others' emotional states.

be less interested in having relationships with others.

be less intelligent in general.

be less adept at figuring out others' emotional states.

The situation in which Person X loves Person Y, but Person Y does not love Person X, is known as

eponymous love.

anonymous love.

unrequited love.

unrivalled love.

unrequited love.

Compared to others, people who identify themselves as lonely tend to

be less intelligent.

be less attractive.

take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries.

have poorer social skills.

take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries.

Suppose that there are two winners for the Nobel Prize in Economics this year, and suppose that one of them is a professor at your university while the other is a professor somewhere else. Research suggests that you will tend to

judge the winner from your university more positively.

judge the winner from the other university more positively.

judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely high self-esteem.

judge the winner from your university more positively-but only if you have extremely low self-esteem.

judge the winner from your university more positively.

The situation in which Person X loves Person Y, but Person Y does not love Person X, is known as

eponymous love.

anonymous love.

unrequited love.

unrivalled love.

unrequited love.

According to social psychological research, which of the following adages is truer, "opposites attract" or "birds of a feather flock together"?

"Opposites attract."

"Birds of a feather flock together."

"Opposites attract" when it comes to romantic relationships, but "birds of a feather flock together" when it comes to friendships.

"Opposites attract" when it comes to friendships, but "birds of a feather flock together" when it comes to romantic relationships.

"Birds of a feather flock together."

According to research on the elements of belongingness, which element is lacking in commuter marriages?

regular social contact

relationship characterized by mutual respect

positive interactions

intimacy

regular social contact

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

high levels of serotonin, low levels of serotonin

low levels of dopamine, high levels of dopamine

high levels of testosterone, low levels of testosterone

high levels of estrogen, low levels of estrogen

high levels of testosterone, low levels of testosterone

Research has demonstrated that loneliness

has no effect on the immune system.

strengthens the immune system (in preparation for battling disease).

has the negative effect of weakening the immune system.

strengthens men's immune systems but weaken women's immune systems.

has the negative effect of weakening the immune system.

Ostracism refers to being

formally or legally removed from a social group.

repeatedly humiliated, teased, or harassed (physically or verbally) by others.

excluded, rejected, or ignored by others.

intimidated, threatened, and sometimes coerced into unwanted behaviors.

excluded, rejected, or ignored by others.

The mere exposure effect is probably an important part of __________.

the propinquity effect

the matching hypothesis

the reciprocity effect

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

the propinquity effect

People with relatively symmetric faces and bodies are generally seen as more attractive than others. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this symmetry effect?

When women are judging men, the effect is stronger among women who are ovulating (most prone to getting pregnant) than women who aren't.

The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men.

The effect can occur just based upon smell; people literally do not need to see symmetric people in order to prefer them.

The effect seems to occur, at least in part, because symmetry is a sign of good health.

The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men.

As discussed in the textbook, people's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person

that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship.

that the person is not investing as much as they are in the relationship.

that the person is disappointed in them.

that the person is angry with them.

that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship.

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

high levels of serotonin, low levels of serotonin

low levels of dopamine, high levels of dopamine

high levels of testosterone, low levels of testosterone

high levels of estrogen, low levels of estrogen

high levels of testosterone, low levels of testosterone

Petra finds out that her classmate, Julie, thinks that she is really cool. This makes Petra like Julie more than she did before. What does research suggest about this kind of "reciprocity of liking?"

It is widespread when it comes to acquaintanceships and friendships, but does not always hold true for romantic relationships.

It only holds true when there is some degree of liking between the two parties to begin with.

It only occurs among people with low self-esteem.

It only occurs among people with high self-esteem.

It is widespread when it comes to acquaintanceships and friendships, but does not always hold true for romantic relationships.

As discussed in the textbook, prisoners who live in solitary confinement

initially crave social comfort, but get used to living alone after a few months.

initially crave social comfort, but get used to living alone after a few weeks.

do not necessarily crave social comfort; some are happy living alone right away.

crave social comfort, do not get used to living alone, and take desperate measures to try to communicate with others.

crave social comfort, do not get used to living alone, and take desperate measures to try to communicate with others.

When it comes to the link between social rejection and eating, research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to

eat more, as a result of increased hunger.

eat less, as a result of decreased hunger.

eat more, as a result of decreased self-regulation.

eat less, as a result of increased self-regulation.

eat more, as a result of decreased self-regulation.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness"

Being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks

Showing a high degree of self-regulation

Being especially attuned to social cues and information about others

Showing a high degree of self-regulation

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for why a woman would stay in an abusive relationship?

To leave a relationship goes against human nature.

Because some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten.

People are designed to connect, not separate.

Because people need to belong.

Because some women have a masochistic desire to be beaten.

In attraction research, the propinquity effect refers to the tendency for people to be relatively attracted to others who

they encounter on a regular basis.

are similar to them.

like them.

have had experiences similar to their own.

they encounter on a regular basis.

The so-called "bad apple" effect refers to the idea that

people who are socially rejected by others tend, as a result, to become increasingly deviant and nonconformist.

groups that consist of about twelve or more people tend to include at least one person who is a "rule-breaker."

people who are deviant in one situation or at one time tend to be deviant in other situations and at other times as well.

one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

Which of the following is TRUE about how waist-to-hip ratio affects judgments of attractiveness?

Men tend to prefer women with a ratio of .7, but women to not make judgments about men's attractiveness on this basis.

Men tend to prefer women with a ratio of .9, but women to not make judgments about men's attractiveness on this basis.

Men tend to prefer women with a ration of .7, but women tend to prefer men with a ratio of .9.

Both men and women prefer a ratio of .9.

Men tend to prefer women with a ration of .7, but women tend to prefer men with a ratio of .9.

Social psychologists refer to the desire to form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals as

the interpersonal imperative.

the drive for intimacy.

the relationship motive.

the need to belong.

the need to belong.

The term "social allergy effect" refers to the tendency

to repel, or turn off, others.

to find social situations anxiety-provoking.

to find a particular person annoying or disagreeable.

to become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time.

to become increasingly irritated by a partners' habits over time.

Based on the research presented in the Money Matters feature in your text, which of the following statements about womens' ratings of attractiveness of men is TRUE?

Women always prefer taller men.

Women prefer taller men, but higher income can make up for lack of height.

Women do not look at height or income when they judge how attractive a man is.

Women always prefer heavier men to thinner men.

Women prefer taller men, but higher income can make up for lack of height.

As defined in the textbook, social acceptance is the opposite of

social exclusion.

loneliness.

independence.

attraction.

social exclusion.

Wolfgang is trying to get his new co-worker, Peter, to like him. He compliments Peter's wardrobe, listens attentively to Peter's stories, and routinely take Peter out to lunch. Wolfgang is clearly engaging in __________.

ostracism

propinquity

ingratiation

matching

ingratiation

As discussed in the textbook, people's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person

that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship.

that the person is not investing as much as they are in the relationship.

that the person is disappointed in them.

that the person is angry with them.

that the person does not care as much as they do about the relationship.

When it comes to the link between social rejection and eating, research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to

eat more, as a result of increased hunger.

eat less, as a result of decreased hunger.

eat more, as a result of decreased self-regulation.

eat less, as a result of increased self-regulation.

eat more, as a result of decreased self-regulation.

The need to belong drives people to

associate with others (only).

associate with others and commit to relationships (only).

associate with others, commit to relationships, and stay in relationships.

stay in relationships (only).

associate with others, commit to relationships, and stay in relationships.

Compared to other people, people who are lonely tend to

possess fewer social skills in general.

be less adept at figuring out others' emotional states.

be less interested in having relationships with others.

be less intelligent in general.

be less adept at figuring out others' emotional states.

Research on unrequited love and stalking indicates that men are __________ women to have experienced unrequited love, and __________ women to have experienced being stalked.

less likely than, about as likely as

about as likely as, less likely than

about as likely as, about as likely as

slightly more likely than, less likely than

slightly more likely than, less likely than

Suppose that you had a computer program that could morph images of different faces into composite "average faces." If you began with four faces, combined them in pairs to make two new faces, and then combined them again to make a final, single composite face, which would, on average, be MOST attractive?

The four original faces

The pair of composite faces

The final single composite face

It is impossible to say

The final single composite face

Forces that cause people to want to be together and form lasting relationships are called

social acceptance.

attraction.

reinforcers.

ingratiation.

attraction

Compared to others, people who identify themselves as lonely tend to

be less intelligent.

be less attractive.

take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries.

have poorer social skills.

take longer to recover from illnesses and injuries.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the preferences that people show for physically attractive people?

Adults, children, and even babies seem to show such preferences across a variety of circumstances.

People show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but these preferences do not appear to emerge until late childhood.

Both adults and children show such preferences when selecting friends, but adults are more even-handed (and do not show preferences for attractive people) when it comes to work-related activities.

Both adults and children show such preferences across a variety of circumstances, but only if they are moderately attractive or highly attractive themselves.

Adults, children, and even babies seem to show such preferences across a variety of circumstances.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of reinforcement theory?

We like people who like us.

We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviors.

We tend to seek out rewards and avoid punishments.

We like people who make us feel good about ourselves.

We are more likely to engage in behaviors that have been rewarded in the past than in other behaviors.

People with relatively symmetric faces and bodies are generally seen as more attractive than others. Which of the following is FALSE regarding this symmetry effect?

When women are judging men, the effect is stronger among women who are ovulating (most prone to getting pregnant) than women who aren't.

The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men.

The effect can occur just based upon smell; people literally do not need to see symmetric people in order to prefer them.

The effect seems to occur, at least in part, because symmetry is a sign of good health.

The effect is stronger among men rating women than among women rating men.

Compared to people who are not physically attractive, people who are physically beautiful are assumed to be superior on many traits-including intelligence, sexual warmth, and popularity. This assumption is known as __________.

the Hollywood heuristic

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

the social allergy effect

the beauty factor

the "what is beautiful is good" effect

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is

social acceptance.

ingratiation.

self-monitoring.

social exclusion.

social exclusion.

Among men, high levels of testosterone are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

unstable marriage.

disinterest in staying at home and caring for children.

high sex drive.

high incidence of depression.

high incidence of depression.

As defined in the textbook, social acceptance is the opposite of

social exclusion.

loneliness.

independence.

attraction.

social exclusion.

According to social psychological research, which of the following adages is truer, "opposites attract" or "birds of a feather flock together"?

"Opposites attract."

"Birds of a feather flock together."

"Opposites attract" when it comes to romantic relationships, but "birds of a feather flock together" when it comes to friendships.

"Opposites attract" when it comes to friendships, but "birds of a feather flock together" when it comes to romantic relationships.

"Birds of a feather flock together."

The painful feeling of wanting more human contact or connection than you have is known as __________.

ostracism

social rejection

loneliness

rejection sensitivity

loneliness

Forces that cause people to want to be together and form lasting relationships are called

social acceptance.

attraction.

reinforcers.

ingratiation.

attraction.

Rejection sensitivity is a personality trait that involves

a concern about making others feel comfortable versus offending others.

a complete disinterest in social interactions.

an expectation of being rejected by others.

a complete lack of emotional intelligence.

an expectation of being rejected by others.

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

Experiencing a feeling of numbness, or "nothingness"

Being "stupid" in terms of complex cognitive tasks

Showing a high degree of self-regulation

Being especially attuned to social cues and information about others

Showing a high degree of self-regulation

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main reasons that children are socially rejected by their peers?

Because they are aggressive

Because they are socially withdrawn

Because they are different from other children

Because they are physically weak or small

Because they are physically weak or small

As discussed in the textbook, prisoners who live in solitary confinement

initially crave social comfort, but get used to living alone after a few months.

initially crave social comfort, but get used to living alone after a few weeks.

do not necessarily crave social comfort; some are happy living alone right away.

crave social comfort, do not get used to living alone, and take desperate measures to try to communicate with others.

crave social comfort, do not get used to living alone, and take desperate measures to try to communicate with others.

Failure to satisfy the need to belong is associated with

mental health problems (only).

poor physical health (only).

neither poor mental health nor poor physical health.

both poor mental health and poor physical health.

both poor mental health and poor physical health.

The standard of beauty in the United States, as reflected by pageant winners and models, suggests that the ideal body weight has

increased substantially since 1960.

increased slightly since 1960.

decreased slightly since 1960.

decreased substantially since 1960.

decreased substantially since 1960.

Research suggests that, when it comes to unrequited love

men have more experience than women do in being rejected.

women have more experience than men do in being rejected.

men and women have about the same amount of experience being rejected.

neither men nor women ever really think they are rejected.

men have more experience than women do in being rejected.

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is

social acceptance.

ingratiation.

self-monitoring.

social exclusion.

social exclusion.

The so-called "bad apple" effect refers to the idea that

people who are socially rejected by others tend, as a result, to become increasingly deviant and nonconformist.

groups that consist of about twelve or more people tend to include at least one person who is a "rule-breaker."

people who are deviant in one situation or at one time tend to be deviant in other situations and at other times as well.

one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

one person who breaks the rules can inspire others to break the rules.

According to the textbook, the main reason for social rejection, among adults, is

aggression.

social deviance.

physical weakness.

lack of physical attractiveness.

social deviance.

The painful feeling of wanting more human contact or connection than you have is known as __________.

ostracism

social rejection

loneliness

rejection sensitivity

loneliness

Research has demonstrated that loneliness

has no effect on the immune system.

strengthens the immune system (in preparation for battling disease).

has the negative effect of weakening the immune system.

strengthens men's immune systems but weaken women's immune systems.

has the negative effect of weakening the immune system.