Physical Attractiveness Quiz

What is the Matching Hypothesis?

• D. A partner will remain committed to their current relationship if a comparison with alternative suitors is not favourable.

• C. A relationship will be seen as satisfying if the profits outweigh the costs.

• B. One’s own level of physical attractiveness is taken into consideration when selecting a partner.

• A. Complementarity of partners is most important in long-term relationships.

Which study failed to support the Matching Hypothesis?

• D. Meltzer et al. (2014)

• A. Walster et al. (1966)

• B. Taylor et al. (2011)

• C. Cunningham et al. (1995)

What did Palmer and Peterson (2012) find in their study?

• A. Attractive people are consistently rated higher on political competence and knowledge.

• B. Attractive people are consistently rated as successful, kind, and sociable.

• C. Attractive people are more likely to try and arrange a meeting with a potential partner.

• D. Attractive people are more satisfied in long-term relationships.

What did McNulty et al. (2008) find about physical attraction in romantic partnerships?

• A. Physical attraction is only important in the initial stages of a relationship.

• B. Physical attraction remains important for several years, including after marriage.

• C. Physical attraction is more important for long-term relationships than short-term relationships.

• D. Physical attraction is influenced by cultural differences.

What did Towhey (1979) find in his study?

• D. Physical attractiveness is not a significant factor in attractiveness.

• C. Physical attractiveness is equally important for all participants.

• B. Physical attractiveness is more important for participants with non-sexist attitudes.

• A. Physical attractiveness is more important for participants with sexist attitudes.

What did Walster et al. (1966) find in their study?

• B. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were unattractive, regardless of their own attractiveness.

• A. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were attractive, regardless of their own attractiveness.

• C. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were attractive, only if they were also attractive themselves.

• D. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were unattractive, only if they were also unattractive themselves.

What did Cunningham et al. (1995) find in their study?

• D. Physical attractiveness is more important for women than men.

• C. Physical attractiveness is more important for men than women.

• B. Physical attractiveness is influenced by cultural differences.

• A. Physical attractiveness is a genetically reproduced mechanism.

What did Dion et al. (1972) find in their study?

• A. Attractive people are consistently rated higher on political competence and knowledge.

• B. Attractive people are consistently rated as successful, kind, and sociable.

• D. Attractive people are more satisfied in long-term relationships.

• C. Attractive people are more likely to try and arrange a meeting with a potential partner.

What did Taylor et al. (2011) find in their study?

• C. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were attractive, only if they were also attractive themselves.

• B. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were unattractive, regardless of their own attractiveness.

• D. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were unattractive, only if they were also unattractive themselves.

• A. Participants appreciated their partner more if they were attractive, regardless of their own attractiveness.

What did Meltzer et al. (2014) find in their study?

• D. Physical attractiveness is more important for women than men.

• C. Physical attractiveness is more important for men than women.

• B. Physical attractiveness is influenced by cultural differences.

• A. Physical attractiveness is a genetically reproduced mechanism.