Question 1

When we reconstruct memories we tend to:

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A)   forget disappointments in our relationships if we are currently happy.
B)   forget disappointments in our relationships if we are currently unhappy.
C)   always believe our relationships are getting better.
D)   have less vivid and detailed memories about our relationships.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

On an application a potential employee describes herself as friendly.In talking with references,before you meet her,you ask questions that probe for information that this expectation is correct.You are engaging in:

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A)   the fundamental attribution error.
B)   the primacy effect.
C)   confirmation bias.
D)   self-monitoring.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

People who often perceive snubs when none are intended are high in:

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A)   impression management.
B)   rejection sensitivity.
C)   destiny beliefs.
D)   romanticism.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Research on our judgments of others suggests that we:

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A)   make fewer errors in our judgments of others than we realize.
B)   have a good estimate of the number of errors we make in judging others.
C)   make more errors in our judgments of others than we realize.
D)   None of these.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

With regard to self-perceptions,people typically seek all of the following reactions from other people EXCEPT which kind?

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A)   Reactions that challenge us to reflect on who we really are
B)   Reactions that are complimentary
C)   Reactions that are self-enhancing
D)   Reactions that are consistent with our self-conceptE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Over time in a developing relationship,accuracy with regard to sexual history of the partner _____ and confidence _____.

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A)   increases; remains the same
B)   remains the same; increases
C)   remains the same; remains the same
D)   increases; increasesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 7

How does impression management in close relationships differ from impression management in casual friendships?

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A)   Impression management is more important in close relationships.
B)   In close relationships, management often involves creating positive impressions of partners as well as of oneself.
C)   Impression management in casual relationships continues long after it ends in close relationships.
D)   All of these.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The belief that in a truly good relationship partners never disagree is a _____ belief.

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A)   dysfunctional
B)   growth
C)   destiny
D)   trueE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Researchers have found a marriage shift where:

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A)   self-verification motives become more important.
B)   self-enhancement motives become more important.
C)   self-fulfillment motives become more important.
D)   self-monitoring motives become more important.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

After breaking up with his girlfriend,Scott remarked,"I guess she wasn't my true love.I should have known it from the beginning; it took us a while to really click and we had too many things standing in the way of our relationship." It is likely Scott is high in:

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A)   self-monitoring.
B)   destiny beliefs.
C)   growth beliefs.
D)   overconfidence.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

All of the following statements are examples of dysfunctional relationship beliefs EXCEPT which one?

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A)   Men and women are different.
B)   People who really care about each other can read each other's minds.
C)   I deserve a great relationship.
D)   Great relationships just happen.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The set of abilities that describe a person's talents in perceiving,using,understanding,and managing emotions is:

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A)   emotional valence.
B)   emotional intelligence.
C)   self-monitoring.
D)   self-understanding.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The goal of _____ is to get others to recognize and respect us.

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A)   affiliation
B)   ingratiation
C)   intimidation
D)   self-promotionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

George affects a dangerous persona so that people will do what he wants.This is the impression strategy of:

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A)   self-promotion.
B)   supplication.
C)   intimidation.
D)   ingratiation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 15

All of the following statements are aspects of romanticism EXCEPT which one?

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A)   One can fall in love at first sight.
B)   Love means knowing what your partner wants without them having to tell you.
C)   There is one "true" love.
D)   Love can overcome any obstacle.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

By misremembering the past,partners can:

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A)   remain optimistic about the future.
B)   continue to live a lie.
C)   lose the love they share for each other.
D)   become miserable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Hearing rumors about her new roommate,Jamilla expects this roommate to be unfriendly and conceited.Because of this expectation Jamilla is not very warm or open.Several weeks later Jamilla finds that her roommate is unfriendly.This may be an example of:

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A)   growth beliefs.
B)   overconfidence.
C)   self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)   positive illusions.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 18

The tendency of the first information we receive about others to carry special weight in shaping our overall impressions of them is known as:

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A)   associative meaning.
B)   hindsight bias.
C)   the primacy effect.
D)   the priming effect.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

As the textbook suggests,individuals do not necessarily ignore their partners' liabilities; they:

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A)   pretend those faults are actually assets.
B)   help their partners change those faults.
C)   consider those faults to be less significant than other people perceive them to be.
D)   consider those faults to be more significant than other people perceive them to be.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Who is likely to have friends who are "activity specialists" (friends who are good for specific activities) but are compatible in few other ways?

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A)   Extroverts
B)   High self-monitors
C)   Low self-monitors
D)   IntrovertsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Social Cognition

When we reconstruct memories we tend to:

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On an application a potential employee describes herself as friendly.In talking with references,before you meet her,you ask questions that probe for information that this expectation is correct.You are engaging in:

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People who often perceive snubs when none are intended are high in:

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Research on our judgments of others suggests that we:

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With regard to self-perceptions,people typically seek all of the following reactions from other people EXCEPT which kind?

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Over time in a developing relationship,accuracy with regard to sexual history of the partner _____ and confidence _____.

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How does impression management in close relationships differ from impression management in casual friendships?

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The belief that in a truly good relationship partners never disagree is a _____ belief.

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Researchers have found a marriage shift where:

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After breaking up with his girlfriend,Scott remarked,"I guess she wasn't my true love.I should have known it from the beginning; it took us a while to really click and we had too many things standing in the way of our relationship." It is likely Scott is high in:

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All of the following statements are examples of dysfunctional relationship beliefs EXCEPT which one?

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The set of abilities that describe a person's talents in perceiving,using,understanding,and managing emotions is:

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The goal of _____ is to get others to recognize and respect us.

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George affects a dangerous persona so that people will do what he wants.This is the impression strategy of:

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All of the following statements are aspects of romanticism EXCEPT which one?

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By misremembering the past,partners can:

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Hearing rumors about her new roommate,Jamilla expects this roommate to be unfriendly and conceited.Because of this expectation Jamilla is not very warm or open.Several weeks later Jamilla finds that her roommate is unfriendly.This may be an example of:

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The tendency of the first information we receive about others to carry special weight in shaping our overall impressions of them is known as:

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As the textbook suggests,individuals do not necessarily ignore their partners' liabilities; they:

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Who is likely to have friends who are "activity specialists" (friends who are good for specific activities) but are compatible in few other ways?

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