Question

Jane uses an online dating service. For each of the following activities say whether Jane is screening or signaling. a. Jane views profiles of only non-smokers: (Click to select) . b. Jane describes her volunteer activities in her profile: (Click to select) . c. Jane lists museums and foreign films among her interests: (Click to select) . d. Jane looks for matches who live within 25 miles of her address: (Click to select) .

Answer 1

Answer:

Screening - A, C . Signalling - B , D

Explanation:

Screening means filtering the available options, based on one or more parameter(s). Signalling means conveying some trait about yourself to the other party.

In case of online dating : Screening denotes - filtered preferable, non preferable, Jain desires or not in her partner. Signalling denotes - Jane conveying about her personality to girls around.

Screening - Jane views profiles of only non-smokers , Jane looks for matches who live within 25 miles of her address

Signalling - Jane describes her volunteer activities in her profile , Jane looks for matches who live within 25 miles of her address