The Matching Hypothesis

Who developed the Matching Hypothesis?

• Watter et al (1966)

• Walter et al (1966)

• Walster et al (1966)

• Walton et al (1966)

The matching hypothesis suggests that those who self judge themselves as a 4 would...? Select all that apply.

• seek a partner who is a 7 to complement

• might consider a partner who is a 3

• would think they were lucky to attract a partner who is an 8

• would be happy in a partnership with someone who was about a 4

Which of the following does the MH NOT propose?

• Lessens the potential for rejection

• Both parties will feel more secure in their romantic union

• Lessens fear or jealousy about temptation from more physically attractive others

• Other factors can lead to more complex matching

The study was conducted at which university?

• Michegan

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Minnesota

• Manhatten

How many male and female fresher student/volunteers participated?

• 367 of each

• 673 of each

• 376 of each

• 752 of each

How many independent judges secretly rated the students in terms of attractiveness

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What were the participants told about the questionnaire they were asked to complete before the 'computer dance' began?

• to assess the similarity between them to find them the ideal partner

• to rate the attractiveness of the photos in the questionnaire to make a good match

• to collect their individual data for later comparisons following the matches

• to collect their preferences regarding potential future partners

How was the pairing of dates done for the dance held

two days later?

• Based on their corresponding levels of attractiveness

• Based on their respective levels of attractiveness

• Based on a complementary level of attractiveness

• randomly

When were the students NOT asked whether

they found their partner attractive and whether they would like to go on a subsequent date with them ?

• During the dance party

• 2 months later

• 4 months later

• 6 months later

The results revealed that......

• Students responded less positively to others rated as physically attractive, when their own attractiveness level was lower

• Students responded more positively to others rated as physically attractive, irrespective of their own attractiveness level

• Students responded more positively to others rated as physically attractive in line with their own attractiveness level

• Students responded more positively to others rated as less attractive, irrespective of their own attractiveness level