Exam 9: Beliefs and Values

Rusbult and colleagues described four different patterns of beliefs about relationships that are created by combining two dimensions. Long-term bliss and storybook fantasy have in common the belief that ________, and storybook fantasy and utilitarian involvement have in common the belief that ________.

Perceptual confirmation is a process in which:

10.As a relationship researcher, you have been hired by a daytime talk show to provide on-air relationship advice to the show's guests. A guest, Aimee, says her partner was laid off from his job and has not done much to find a new one but still refuses to care for their children, forcing her to take more hours at work and put their children in daycare just to be able to buy groceries. Various audience members suggest that Aimee clearly needs to raise her standards, and that she should dump her partner and find someone better. As the ÒexpertÓ on the show, would you suggest that Aimee raise her standards? Why or why not?

In distinguishing standards from ideals, the textbook notes that:

Which of the following statements about the effect of media messages on our standards and beliefs about intimate relationships is FALSE?

Cheryl believes in fate when it comes to intimate relationships. When she meets Òthe one,Ó sparks will fly and it will be love at first sight. This is best characterized as a ________ theory about relationships.

Which of the following statements about the effects of early relationship experiences on subsequent relationship beliefs is true?

What can you conclude about the research that compares relationship satisfaction in arranged marriages and partner-selected marriages? Compared to partner-selected marriages, couples in arranged marriages:

Behavioral confirmation is a process in which:

13.Jaspreet and Imara are friends living in the same town in India. Both are getting married this summer, Jaspreet to a neighbor's son who was selected for her by her family and Imara to a young man she met in one of her university classes. Based on research comparing happiness in arranged marriages and partner-selected marriages, what would you predict about Jaspreet's and Imara's marital satisfaction?

Your friend Jaad completed the Relationship Belief Inventory (RBI) and endorsed a number of statements, such as, ÒA partner should know what you are thinking or feeling without you having to tell,Ó and ÒOne of the major causes of marital problems is that men and women have different emotional needs.Ó Jaad probably scored ________ on the RBI, and you predict he will have ________ marital satisfaction.

A ________ is an idea or a theory about what the world is actually like; a ________ is an idea about what the world should be like.

Which of the following statements about the effects of early relationship experiences on subsequent relationship beliefs is FALSE?

Frey believes that he can effectively bring about changes in his relationship and that he is responsible for the outcomes he experiences in his marriage. Frey has a(n):

4.Distinguish between expectations and general relationship beliefs, and explain how expectations are related to general beliefs about relationships. Provide an example of both an expectation and a general relationship belief to illustrate the difference between the two.

Anthropological studies of societies ranging from industrialized nations to agricultural communities found that romantic love is:

7.Explain and give examples of three ways in which people's thoughts about relationships can affect what they experience in their relationships.

15.Describe two personal experiences that have notable effects on individuals' thinking about relationships.

Sharon believes her new work colleague, Steve, may not like her very much. One day Sharon runs into Steve in the hall and they briefly chat, until Steve says that he needs to get going because he has a busy day ahead of him. Sharon feels rejected by Steve and believes his departure is evidence of his dislike for her. Sharon's response best illustrates the phenomenon of:

Jay believes intimate relationships shouldn't be about passion; rather, intimate partners should be comfortable with each other and should depend on each other. This is best characterized as a ________ theory about relationships.