Q.1 Which of the following is a key factor in forming interpersonal attraction?
Similarity
Conflict
Competition
Isolation
Explanation - People are generally attracted to others who share similar attitudes, values, and interests.
Correct answer is: Similarity
Q.2 What is the 'mere exposure effect' in social psychology?
Increased liking due to repeated exposure
Avoiding strangers
Immediate attraction at first sight
Disliking due to frequent encounters
Explanation - The mere exposure effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.
Correct answer is: Increased liking due to repeated exposure
Q.3 Which attachment style is characterized by discomfort with closeness and difficulty trusting others?
Secure
Anxious
Avoidant
Ambivalent
Explanation - Avoidant attachment involves emotional distance and difficulty forming close relationships due to discomfort with intimacy.
Correct answer is: Avoidant
Q.4 Reciprocity in interpersonal relationships refers to:
One-sided giving
Mutual exchange of feelings or actions
Avoiding confrontation
Agreeing to disagree
Explanation - Reciprocity is the principle that people tend to respond in kind to others’ actions, promoting mutual exchange in relationships.
Correct answer is: Mutual exchange of feelings or actions
Q.5 Which theory explains why people are more likely to help attractive individuals?
Social Exchange Theory
Attraction Similarity Theory
Halo Effect
Equity Theory
Explanation - The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias where positive impressions of a person (e.g., physical attractiveness) influence perceptions of other traits.
Correct answer is: Halo Effect
Q.6 Which of the following best describes passionate love?
A long-term friendship
Intense emotional and physical attraction
Mutual trust without attraction
Pragmatic partnership
Explanation - Passionate love is characterized by strong emotions, sexual attraction, and a desire for union with the loved one.
Correct answer is: Intense emotional and physical attraction
Q.7 Equity theory in relationships emphasizes:
Balance between costs and rewards for both partners
One partner making all sacrifices
Focusing only on personal gains
Avoiding emotional expression
Explanation - Equity theory suggests that people are happiest in relationships where the ratio of contributions to benefits is equal for both partners.
Correct answer is: Balance between costs and rewards for both partners
Q.8 Which type of love combines intimacy and commitment but lacks passion?
Companionate love
Romantic love
Fatuous love
Infatuation
Explanation - Companionate love is characterized by deep affection and commitment without the intense passion of romantic love.
Correct answer is: Companionate love
Q.9 Social penetration theory explains:
How relationships deepen through self-disclosure
Why people avoid close relationships
How conflict arises in groups
The role of physical proximity in attraction
Explanation - Social penetration theory states that intimacy develops gradually as partners share more personal information.
Correct answer is: How relationships deepen through self-disclosure
Q.10 Which factor is least likely to contribute to long-term relationship satisfaction?
Mutual respect
Effective communication
Frequent criticism
Shared values
Explanation - Frequent criticism undermines relationship satisfaction, while mutual respect, communication, and shared values promote it.
Correct answer is: Frequent criticism
Q.11 Which phenomenon describes overestimating the similarity between ourselves and others in relationships?
False consensus effect
Mere exposure effect
Reciprocity norm
Self-serving bias
Explanation - The false consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs, values, or behaviors.
Correct answer is: False consensus effect
Q.12 The investment model of commitment suggests that relationships endure due to:
Satisfaction, alternatives, and investments
Physical attraction alone
Shared hobbies only
Cultural expectations alone
Explanation - According to the investment model, commitment depends on satisfaction, the quality of alternative options, and investments made in the relationship.
Correct answer is: Satisfaction, alternatives, and investments
Q.13 Which type of love is primarily based on passion without intimacy or commitment?
Infatuation
Companionate love
Romantic love
Consummate love
Explanation - Infatuation is characterized by intense passion but lacks emotional closeness or long-term commitment.
Correct answer is: Infatuation
Q.14 Which factor has been shown to increase liking in initial encounters?
Physical proximity
Disagreement
Social isolation
Avoidance of eye contact
Explanation - Physical proximity promotes repeated interactions and familiarity, which can enhance interpersonal attraction.
Correct answer is: Physical proximity
Q.15 Which communication style is most likely to strengthen interpersonal relationships?
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
Passive-aggressive
Explanation - Assertive communication involves expressing thoughts and feelings clearly while respecting others, fostering healthier relationships.
Correct answer is: Assertive
Q.16 Which theory suggests that people are attracted to those who provide rewards and minimize costs?
Social Exchange Theory
Attachment Theory
Equity Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Explanation - Social Exchange Theory posits that individuals weigh the benefits and costs of relationships and are attracted to those maximizing rewards.
Correct answer is: Social Exchange Theory
Q.17 Which attachment style involves fear of abandonment and desire for closeness?
Secure
Avoidant
Anxious
Disorganized
Explanation - Anxious attachment is characterized by worry about being abandoned and a strong desire for intimacy.
Correct answer is: Anxious
Q.18 Which of the following best describes the term 'prosocial behavior' in relationships?
Acts intended to benefit others
Avoiding interaction
Manipulating others for personal gain
Ignoring social norms
Explanation - Prosocial behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to help or benefit another person.
Correct answer is: Acts intended to benefit others
Q.19 Which factor is most critical for maintaining long-distance relationships?
Effective communication
Physical proximity
High conflict
Financial dependency
Explanation - Strong and regular communication is essential to maintain intimacy and trust in long-distance relationships.
Correct answer is: Effective communication
Q.20 Which concept refers to the tendency to feel more positively toward people who like us?
Reciprocal liking
Mere exposure effect
Similarity-attraction effect
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Explanation - Reciprocal liking occurs when individuals develop positive feelings for someone who expresses liking toward them.
Correct answer is: Reciprocal liking
Q.21 Which of the following is an example of a social barrier to relationship formation?
Cultural differences
Physical attractiveness
Shared hobbies
Mutual trust
Explanation - Cultural differences can create misunderstandings and hinder the development of close relationships.
Correct answer is: Cultural differences
Q.22 Which type of conflict resolution is associated with cooperative problem-solving?
Integrative
Avoidant
Dominating
Compromising
Explanation - Integrative conflict resolution involves working together to find mutually satisfying solutions.
Correct answer is: Integrative
Q.23 Which of the following is most likely to predict long-term marital satisfaction?
High levels of communication and mutual support
Frequent arguments
Financial dependence on one partner
Living apart frequently
Explanation - Open communication and mutual support are strong predictors of long-term relationship satisfaction.
Correct answer is: High levels of communication and mutual support
Q.24 Which bias involves attributing a partner's positive actions to their personality and negative actions to external circumstances?
Relationship-enhancing bias
Self-serving bias
Confirmation bias
Actor-observer bias
Explanation - Relationship-enhancing biases help maintain positive feelings in close relationships by attributing positive behaviors internally and negative behaviors externally.
Correct answer is: Relationship-enhancing bias