Question

The ____ is humans' intrinsic relational nature; the inherent desire to create and maintain stable interpersonal relationships.

Select one:

a. Attraction-similarity Hypothesis

b. Fundamental Need to Belong

c. Social Exchange Theory

d. Altruism

____ is an other-centered motive for increasing another's welfare without expectation of benefits in return or regard to one's own welfare.

Select one:

a. Quest Orientation

b. Altruism

c. Social Exchange Theory

d. Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis

____ is finding another person appealing and desiring to form some type of relationship with them (romantic, friendship, etc.).

Select one:

a. Social Exchange Theory

b. Interpersonal Attraction

c. Anticipation of Interaction Effect

d. Social Identity Theory

___ is a conscious negative attitude about others who are different.

Select one:

a. Arms-length Prejudice

b. Implicit Prejudice

c. Racism

d. Explicit Prejudice

____ proposes that social behavior involves weighing the risks and rewards of social interactions/relationships and the tendency to try and maximize the rewards while minimizing the costs.

Select one:

a. Social Exchange Theory

b. Similarity-attraction Hypothesis

c. Social Identity Theory

d. No-choice Relationships Theory

Answer 1

1. C. Fundamental need to belong talks about the social change that transpire in one's social environment and the need to maintain relationships, which is an inherent need of human nature.

2. D. Empathy Altruism theory states that people generally do not think about the cost of hellimg someone if they feel empathetic towards them, as the drive to help is higher.

3. B. Interpersonal attraction theory, states that we generally tend to get attracted to individuals and go on to form relationships of either non sexual or sexual.

4. D. Explicit Prejudice. You have an active effort towards others on the grounds of their otherness.

5. A. Social Exchange theory talks about weighting the pros and cons of a social relationship.