SOP3004 Exam 2 Study Guide | Attraction,
Love, & Close Relationships|Questions
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According to research, people who have strong social ties __________ than people with
weaker social ties
live longer after being diagnosed with life-threatening diseases
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following explains our tendency to feel positively toward people, places, or
things that we have seen frequently?
mere exposure effect
3 multiple choice options
Why didn't some participants in the Snyder et al. (1986) study want to wear the "blue button"
representing their group?
They wanted to distance themselves from the team's failure.
3 multiple choice options
Loneliness has NOT been tied to
quicker decision-making
3 multiple choice options
Maude is in the early stages of friendship with Lara, and just told her about a very personal
childhood experience. After this conversation, Lara feels much closer with Maude. Why?
self-disclosure increases liking
3 multiple choice options
What happened in experiments where men were given a dose of oxytocin?
they became more cooperative
3 multiple choice options
,Paula and her two friends have a party at their house. Paula contributes $20 for pizza, and her
other two friends each chip in $10. When the pizza arrives, Paula insists that she deserves
more of the pizza. Which principle of exchanging material benefits is this?
market pricing
3 multiple choice options
According to this theory, we like people with whom we associate positive feelings and dislike
those with whom we associate negative feelings.
the reinforcement-affect model
3 multiple choice options
Glen and Bethany meet and feel instantly attracted to each other, but their religion prevents
them from engaging in a physical relationship outside of marriage. They quickly decide to
marry before getting to know each other very well. According to Sternberg's model, Glen and
Bethany's relationship can be characterized as __________________ love.
fatuous
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following statements is correct regarding research on the minimum acceptable
standards of intelligence for a dating partner, sexual partner, or a long-term partner?
women had higher standards for a sexual partner than a dating partner
3 multiple choice options
Which type of love distinguishes romantic relationships from other types of close
relationships?
passionate love
3 multiple choice options
A person who feels obsessive in relationships and is constantly seeking reassurance from their
partner of their love is likely to have a/n __________ attachment style.
anxious
3 multiple choice options
Josephine more confidently explores the playground when her mother is present. According
to attachment theory, Josephine's mother serves as a __________.
, secure base
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT associated with increased sexual motivation?
restricted sociosexuality
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following describes how, from an evolutionary perspective, men and women
achieve reproductive success?
men pursue a short-term strategy, women pursue a long-term strategy
3 multiple choice options
You are swiping through Tinder (a popular dating app) with your friend. You come across
Steve, who you both agree seems very attractive and successful. However, your friend swipes
left (doesn't like) Steve, and says "he is totally out of my league, we would never match".
Which of the following principles explains you friend's behavior?
matching hypothesis
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of aggression?
physical violence
3 multiple choice options
There is a sex difference in aggression, such that men tend to engage in more ___________
aggression and women tend to engage in more ___________ aggression.
direct; indirect
1 multiple choice option
According to the excitation-transfer theory, arousal of any kind (e.g., excitement, fear) can
lead to aggression because...
arousal can be misattributed as anger
3 multiple choice options
The tendency for people to behave more aggressively when there is a gun nearby is called
the...
Love, & Close Relationships|Questions
Verified and Provided with A+ Graded
Rationales Latest Updated 2026
According to research, people who have strong social ties __________ than people with
weaker social ties
live longer after being diagnosed with life-threatening diseases
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following explains our tendency to feel positively toward people, places, or
things that we have seen frequently?
mere exposure effect
3 multiple choice options
Why didn't some participants in the Snyder et al. (1986) study want to wear the "blue button"
representing their group?
They wanted to distance themselves from the team's failure.
3 multiple choice options
Loneliness has NOT been tied to
quicker decision-making
3 multiple choice options
Maude is in the early stages of friendship with Lara, and just told her about a very personal
childhood experience. After this conversation, Lara feels much closer with Maude. Why?
self-disclosure increases liking
3 multiple choice options
What happened in experiments where men were given a dose of oxytocin?
they became more cooperative
3 multiple choice options
,Paula and her two friends have a party at their house. Paula contributes $20 for pizza, and her
other two friends each chip in $10. When the pizza arrives, Paula insists that she deserves
more of the pizza. Which principle of exchanging material benefits is this?
market pricing
3 multiple choice options
According to this theory, we like people with whom we associate positive feelings and dislike
those with whom we associate negative feelings.
the reinforcement-affect model
3 multiple choice options
Glen and Bethany meet and feel instantly attracted to each other, but their religion prevents
them from engaging in a physical relationship outside of marriage. They quickly decide to
marry before getting to know each other very well. According to Sternberg's model, Glen and
Bethany's relationship can be characterized as __________________ love.
fatuous
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following statements is correct regarding research on the minimum acceptable
standards of intelligence for a dating partner, sexual partner, or a long-term partner?
women had higher standards for a sexual partner than a dating partner
3 multiple choice options
Which type of love distinguishes romantic relationships from other types of close
relationships?
passionate love
3 multiple choice options
A person who feels obsessive in relationships and is constantly seeking reassurance from their
partner of their love is likely to have a/n __________ attachment style.
anxious
3 multiple choice options
Josephine more confidently explores the playground when her mother is present. According
to attachment theory, Josephine's mother serves as a __________.
, secure base
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT associated with increased sexual motivation?
restricted sociosexuality
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following describes how, from an evolutionary perspective, men and women
achieve reproductive success?
men pursue a short-term strategy, women pursue a long-term strategy
3 multiple choice options
You are swiping through Tinder (a popular dating app) with your friend. You come across
Steve, who you both agree seems very attractive and successful. However, your friend swipes
left (doesn't like) Steve, and says "he is totally out of my league, we would never match".
Which of the following principles explains you friend's behavior?
matching hypothesis
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of aggression?
physical violence
3 multiple choice options
There is a sex difference in aggression, such that men tend to engage in more ___________
aggression and women tend to engage in more ___________ aggression.
direct; indirect
1 multiple choice option
According to the excitation-transfer theory, arousal of any kind (e.g., excitement, fear) can
lead to aggression because...
arousal can be misattributed as anger
3 multiple choice options
The tendency for people to behave more aggressively when there is a gun nearby is called
the...
