Shania Is Initially Attracted to Chad, a Fellow Student in One

question 85

Multiple Choice

Shania is initially attracted to Chad, a fellow student in one of her classes. Over the semester, however, he is continually loud and disruptive in class. He also makes lewd jokes and is almost kicked out of class. By the end of the class, Shania is no longer attracted to Chad. It is likely that, in Shania's eyes, Chad's behavior caused his ______ to decrease.

• A) physical attractiveness
• B) social attractiveness
• C) halo effect
• D) horns effect

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Definitions:

Peer Acceptance

The degree to which an individual is accepted by their peers, influencing their social interactions and sense of belonging.

Mastery-oriented Students

Students who focus on learning and understanding the material, rather than merely trying to achieve good grades.

Performance Goals

Targets or objectives set with the aim of achieving a specific standard of proficiency or achievement in performance-based activities.

Rewards and Punishments

Methods used in behavior management, aiming to encourage desirable actions through rewards and discourage undesired actions through punishments.