Developmental Psychology

Compared to women, men rank the characteristic of physical attractiveness as ________.

Compared to women, men rank the characteristic of physical attractiveness as ________.

Compared to women, men rank the characteristic of physical attractiveness as ________.
a.   less important
b.   more important
c.   equally important
d.    unimportant

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Sheeba

When it comes to mate selection, men and women both value the same top three characteristics: mutual

When it comes to mate selection, men and women both value the same top three characteristics: mutual

When it comes to mate selection, men and women both value the same top three characteristics: mutual attraction or love, dependable character, and emotional stability/maturity.
a.   True
b.    False

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Sheeba

Seeing a significantly older woman on a date with a much younger man may remind us of _____________t

Seeing a significantly older woman on a date with a much younger man may remind us of _____________t

Seeing a significantly older woman on a date with a much younger man may remind us of _____________theory, which suggests we may trade what we have for something the partner is offering.
a.   social exchange
b.   dating forever
c.   social

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Sheeba

According to the ______________ theory, we want the best we can get from relationships and may need

According to the ______________ theory, we want the best we can get from relationships and may need

According to the ______________ theory, we want the best we can get from relationships and may need to trade what we have for something the partner is offering.
a.   social matching
b.   dating forever
c.   social attractiveness
d.   soci

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Sheeba

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same ca

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same ca

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same category as us in attractiveness as long as they reciprocate our interest.
a.   matching
b.   dating
c.   opposites attract
d   attractivene

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Sheeba

Complete the following sentence. We have a preference for physical attractiveness and we tend to pic

Complete the following sentence. We have a preference for physical attractiveness and we tend to pic

Complete the following sentence. We have a preference for physical attractiveness and we tend to pick partners who are:
a   heavier than us.
b.   less attractive than us.
c.   more attractive than us.
d.   equally attractive as us.

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Sheeba

There is a relationship between the prevalence of food in a culture and perceptions of female beauty

There is a relationship between the prevalence of food in a culture and perceptions of female beauty

There is a relationship between the prevalence of food in a culture and perceptions of female beauty in that as food becomes:
a.   more plentiful, heavier women are perceived as more attractive.
b.   less plentiful, thinner women are perceived

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Sheeba

According to your text, research on physical attractiveness indicates that women are more likely to

According to your text, research on physical attractiveness indicates that women are more likely to

According to your text, research on physical attractiveness indicates that women are more likely to achieve orgasm with a _________ male partner.
a.   familiar
b.   tired
c.   previous
d.   symmetrical

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Sheeba

Women’s preferences for men with healthy and physically attractive characteristics are highest when

Women’s preferences for men with healthy and physically attractive characteristics are highest when

Women’s preferences for men with healthy and physically attractive characteristics are highest when women are _________.
a.   menopausal
b.   tired
c.   pregnant
d.   fertile

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Sheeba

The idea that a particular waist-hip ratio (WHR) is beautiful is culturally specific.

The idea that a particular waist-hip ratio (WHR) is beautiful is culturally specific.

The idea that a particular waist-hip ratio (WHR) is beautiful is culturally specific.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Around the world, women who possess big eyes, full lips, a small chin and nose, and well-defined fea

Around the world, women who possess big eyes, full lips, a small chin and nose, and well-defined fea

Around the world, women who possess big eyes, full lips, a small chin and nose, and well-defined features are considered:
a.   less attractive than those who do not.
b.   more attractive than those who do not.
c.   equally attractive to thos

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Sheeba

The qualities assumed to be possessed to a greater degree in attractive versus unattractive individu

The qualities assumed to be possessed to a greater degree in attractive versus unattractive individu

The qualities assumed to be possessed to a greater degree in attractive versus unattractive individuals do not differ as a function of individualist and collectivist cultures.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Consider the research presented in your chapter on physical attractiveness. Which of the following f

Consider the research presented in your chapter on physical attractiveness. Which of the following f

Consider the research presented in your chapter on physical attractiveness. Which of the following findings was NOT discussed? Physically attractive people:
a.   get hired sooner.
b.   are less likely to be convicted of certain crimes.
c.   

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Sheeba

A study measuring the phenomenon of mere exposure found that females who attended certain college cl

A study measuring the phenomenon of mere exposure found that females who attended certain college cl

A study measuring the phenomenon of mere exposure found that females who attended certain college classes either 5, 10, or 15 times without talking to anyone were liked more when they:
a.    attended 5 classes over the semester.
b.    attended

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Sheeba

The __________ effect finds people tend to like others more when they have seen them more frequently

The __________ effect finds people tend to like others more when they have seen them more frequently

The __________ effect finds people tend to like others more when they have seen them more frequently, even if they haven’t spoken to the person.
a.   attraction
b.   mere exposure
c.   similarity
d.   complementarity

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Sheeba

Convenience and exposure explain the powerful effects of proximity.

Convenience and exposure explain the powerful effects of proximity.

Convenience and exposure explain the powerful effects of proximity.
a.   True.
b.   False.

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Sheeba

Research by Rindfuss & Stephen (1990) on proximity and marriage indicates that married people living

Research by Rindfuss & Stephen (1990) on proximity and marriage indicates that married people living

Research by Rindfuss & Stephen (1990) on proximity and marriage indicates that married people living apart (i.e., for employment reasons):
a.   stay married longer.
b.   have fewer conflicts.
c.   are more likely to get divorced.
d.

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Sheeba

One reason individuals who live in close proximity to us or who attend similar classes are perceived

One reason individuals who live in close proximity to us or who attend similar classes are perceived

One reason individuals who live in close proximity to us or who attend similar classes are perceived as more attractive is because we see them more frequently. This is known as the _________ effect.
a.   eros
b.   proximity
c.   mere exposur

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Sheeba

Our geographical closeness to another person is referred to as ___________ by Festinger, Schacter an

Our geographical closeness to another person is referred to as ___________ by Festinger, Schacter an

Our geographical closeness to another person is referred to as ___________ by Festinger, Schacter and Back (1950).
a.   eros
b.   proximity
c.   attractiveness
d.   association

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Sheeba

Compared to men, women are more likely to display the ludus love style.

Compared to men, women are more likely to display the ludus love style.

Compared to men, women are more likely to display the ludus love style.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Compared to men, women are more likely to illustrate the pragma and storge love styles.

Compared to men, women are more likely to illustrate the pragma and storge love styles.

Compared to men, women are more likely to illustrate the pragma and storge love styles.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Jessica has a passionate, unconditional love for her husband Harrison. She never has a concern for r

Jessica has a passionate, unconditional love for her husband Harrison. She never has a concern for r

Jessica has a passionate, unconditional love for her husband Harrison. She never has a concern for reciprocity. Lee would describe their love as _________.
a.   eros
b.   pragma
c.   mania
d.   agape

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Sheeba

___________ and storge love styles combine to form the deep abiding love that is passionate and self

___________ and storge love styles combine to form the deep abiding love that is passionate and self

___________ and storge love styles combine to form the deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.
a.   Eros
b.   Pragma
c.    Mania
d.   Agape

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Sheeba

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.
a.   storge
b.   pragma
c.   mania
d.   agape

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Sheeba

Susan has a difficult time trusting her partner and spends much of her time engaging in obsessive, d

Susan has a difficult time trusting her partner and spends much of her time engaging in obsessive, d

Susan has a difficult time trusting her partner and spends much of her time engaging in obsessive, desperate, and possessive behaviors. This love style is known as ________.
a.   storge
b.   pragma
c.   mania
d.   agape

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Sheeba

Lee’s secondary love style, pragma, is a combination of _________ and ludus primary love styles.

Lee’s secondary love style, pragma, is a combination of _________ and ludus primary love styles.

Lee’s secondary love style, pragma, is a combination of _________ and ludus primary love styles.
a.   storge
b.   pragma
c.   eros
d.   agape

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Sheeba

Individuals with a(n) _________ love style weigh the benefits and costs of a particular relationship

Individuals with a(n) _________ love style weigh the benefits and costs of a particular relationship

Individuals with a(n) _________ love style weigh the benefits and costs of a particular relationship.
a.   eros
b.   ludus
c.   storge
d.   pragma

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Sheeba

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him although he has no intention of commitm

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him although he has no intention of commitm

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him although he has no intention of commitment. Which of Lee’s love styles best characterizes this behavior?
a.   eros
b.   ludus
c.   storge
d.   passion

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Sheeba

According to Lee, storge love is characterized by:

According to Lee, storge love is characterized by:

According to Lee, storge love is characterized by:
a.   obsession, desperation, and possession.
b.   stability, strong friendship, and mutual respect.
c.   objective evaluation of advantages and disadvantages.
d.   passion-centered love.

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Sheeba

According to Lee, the ludus lover is interested in a relationship high in ________.

According to Lee, the ludus lover is interested in a relationship high in ________.

According to Lee, the ludus lover is interested in a relationship high in ________.
a.   passion
b.   stability
c.   practicality
d.   game-playing

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Sheeba

Individuals who see love as a game of skill and strategy have a _________ love style.

Individuals who see love as a game of skill and strategy have a _________ love style.

Individuals who see love as a game of skill and strategy have a _________ love style.
a.   ludus
b.   eros
c.   storge
d.   passion

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Sheeba

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of passion.
a.   ludus
b.   eros
c.   storge
d.   passion

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Sheeba

According to Sternberg, __________ relationships are made up of all three elements of love.

According to Sternberg, __________ relationships are made up of all three elements of love.

According to Sternberg, __________ relationships are made up of all three elements of love.
a.   consummate
b.   empty
c.   companionate
d.   romantic

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Sheeba

Sammy and Deidre married within six weeks of meeting. Their relationship has commitment and passion,

Sammy and Deidre married within six weeks of meeting. Their relationship has commitment and passion,

Sammy and Deidre married within six weeks of meeting. Their relationship has commitment and passion, but no intimacy. It is also known as ________ love.
a.   fatuous
b.   empty
c.   companionate
d.   romantic

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Sheeba

When couples have relationships that include intimacy and commitment but no passion, Sternberg refer

When couples have relationships that include intimacy and commitment but no passion, Sternberg refer

When couples have relationships that include intimacy and commitment but no passion, Sternberg refers to it as __________ love.
a.   committed
b.   empty
c.   companionate
d.   romantic

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Sheeba

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have been married for 35 years. Their kids think their relationship is without

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have been married for 35 years. Their kids think their relationship is without

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have been married for 35 years. Their kids think their relationship is without passion and intimacy or typical of __________ love, when in fact it is full of intimacy and commitment, which is indicative of __________ love.
a

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Sheeba

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and inti

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and inti

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and intimacy with her. This is also known as __________ love.
a.   empty
b.   emotional
c.   romantic
d.   passionate

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Sheeba

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving. a

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving. a

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving.
a.   empty
b.   emotional
c.   romantic
d.   passionate

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Sheeba

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ________

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ________

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ___________, physical, and cognitive aspects of love.
a.   empty
b.   emotional
c.   romantic
d.   passionate

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Sheeba

When intimacy is the only component present, Sternberg refers to the relationship style as ________.

When intimacy is the only component present, Sternberg refers to the relationship style as ________.

When intimacy is the only component present, Sternberg refers to the relationship style as ________.
a.   liking
b.   infatuation
c.   empty love
d.   intimacy

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