LearningCurve 13d. Prosocial Relations
Tom is attending college in a city far away from home where he does not know anybody. According to the principle of proximity, Tom will be MOST likely to make friends with:
Bill, his roommate.
Olivia, a 21-year-old university student, is quiet, relaxed, reflective, and politically liberal. Research suggests that she would MOST likely become a good friend of:
Philip, who is reflective and quiet.
Sarah and Marge have been assigned to the same dorm room for the academic year. What is MOST likely to happen by the end of the year?
Sarah and Marge will become close friends.
By chance, Melissa and Amanda are taking several classes together. Prior to the semester they did not know each other. What is MOST likely to happen by the end of the term?
They will become close friends.
Clay and Margaret have been married for over 50 years. They are MOST likely experiencing:
compassionate love.
Marsha and Luke have been married for over 50 years and have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Currently, they are MOST likely to be experiencing:
compassionate love.
Although Regina receives slightly greater rewards from her marriage than her husband, both are satisfied with the relationship because they each benefit in proportion to what they put into it. This BEST illustrates the significance of:
equity.
Laurie and Jim have been married for 20 years. When asked, Laurie indicated that what she most appreciated about their marriage was that they both freely give and receive affection and that they share decision making and household responsibilities. Laurie's description is an example of:
equity.
As Arlette walks through a shopping mall, she happens to pass an older woman who is sitting on a bench, clutching her arm and moaning in pain. The presence of many other shoppers in the mall will MOST likely increase the probability that Arlette will:
fail to notice the older woman's problem.
People's physical attractiveness is positively related to their:
frequency of dating.
Josh and Donna are discussing the latest release by their favorite band. "I didn't like it at first, but now that I've played it a few times, I love it!" Donna states. Donna's remark exemplifies the _____ effect.
mere exposure
When buying groceries, many shoppers prefer certain products simply because they have a familiar brand name. This preference BEST illustrates the importance of the _____ effect.
mere exposure
Lana frequently thinks she has to shout at her husband to get his attention, but he thinks she yells because she is angry. Jayden typically feels he has to shout back at his wife to defend himself, but she thinks his screaming proves that he is hostile. This couple's experience BEST illustrates _____ perceptions.
mirror image
Tameka is angry with Reggie for acting in a way she perceives as insensitive. She becomes quiet and sullen and does not respond to Reggie's attempt to communicate. He perceives Tameka as being sullen and insensitive to his attempts at conversation. The interaction between Tameka and Reggie is an example of:
mirror image perceptions
Jacob and Makayla have been dating for about three months. They are MOST likely experiencing:
passionate love.
Stella and Anthony are newlyweds. They are MOST likely experiencing:
passionate love.
Alia and John just met. Which factor will MOST likely affect their first impression of each other?
physical attractiveness
Jessie is attending college in a city far away from home where he does not know anybody. According to the principle of _____, Jessie will be MOST likely to make friends with his roommate.
proximity
After the Rodriguez family accepted their neighbor's invitation to Thanksgiving dinner, Mrs. Rodriguez felt obligated to invite the neighbors to Christmas dinner. Mrs. Rodriguez's sense of obligation BEST reflects the _____ norm.
reciprocity
Casandra is a devote Catholic and volunteers five hours each week at a local women's shelter. Casandra may volunteer so much because of:
social-responsibility.
Mrs. Chen fell on a busy city sidewalk and broke her leg. Although hundreds of pedestrians saw her lying on the ground, most failed to recognize that she was in need of medical assistance. Their oversight BEST illustrates one of the dynamics involved in:
the bystander effect.
If people are asked how they like various letters of the alphabet, they tend to prefer the letters found in their own names. This BEST illustrates the impact of:
the mere exposure effect.
Beth and Marsha have worked together for about a year. They work well together and both are advancing in their careers. Which factor can BEST explain why Beth and Marsha like each other?
the reward theory of attraction
While driving his girlfriend to work, Nate narrowly avoided a collision with another vehicle. Moments later, he experienced an unusually warm glow of affection for his girlfriend. His romantic reaction is BEST explained in terms of the _____ theory.
two-factor
The bystander effect is MOST likely to occur:
when someone is witnessing an emergency and there are several other bystanders present.
