Social Psychology
Which theory suggests that proximity increases the likelihood of interpersonal attraction?
Social Exchange Theory
Equity Theory
Attachment Theory
Propinquity Theory
Which principle is key in explaining the phenomenon of "opposites attract"?
Functional distance concept
Social exchange theory
Similarity-attraction theory
Complementary needs theory
Which psychological concept explains that people tend to choose friends who are similar to them in terms of attitudes, age, race, education, socioeconomic status and other traits?
Self-disclosure principle
Reciprocity norm
Social comparison theory
Similarity principle
What does companionate love involve in a relationship?
Frequent arguments and reconciliation
Sharing similar beliefs and interests
Intense physical attraction
Deep affectionate attachment
According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which component is essential for consummate love but not companionate love?
Communication
Passion
Intimacy
Commitment
How does the concept of "equity" within relationships undermine the prediction power of the social exchange theory in long-term partnerships?
Equity considerations can lead to more calculating behaviors that reinforce social exchange assessments over time.
Long-term partners often experience equitable exchanges naturally, reinforcing social exchange theory's predictions.
Inequitable distributions tend to be corrected quickly in long-term relationships, which aligns with social exchange expectations.
Partners may prioritize emotional bonds over equitable exchanges, diminishing utility calculations' impact on satisfaction.
Considering cross-cultural studies on attraction, how do collectivist cultures challenge the universality of Byrne's Law of Attraction related to similarity?
Collectivist cultures demonstrate stronger adherence to Byrne's Law due to shared cultural values and beliefs.
Similarity in attitudes has been found equally significant for attraction across both collectivist and individualist societies.
Byrne’s Law is universally accepted across cultures because similarity fosters connection regardless of societal structure.
Collectivist cultures emphasize group harmony and familial arrangements over individual preference for similarity.

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How did technological advancements influence our understanding of interpersonal attraction?
They increased dependence on artificial intelligence for interpreting data about relationships
They made traditional methods obsolete for studying this topic
They led to a decrease in face-to-face interaction studies.
They enabled study through online interactions and dating apps data analysis.
Which of the following is the most complete definition of self-disclosure?
the loss of self-restraint when in a group
when an individual contributes more effort as a member of a group
revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others
when you receive from a relationship in proportion to what you give
Which theory explains why we may be more attracted to people when they reward us?
Similarity-Attraction Theory
Reinforcement-Affect Model
Social Exchange Theory
Complementary Needs Theory