Question 1

According to your textbook,which of the following distinguishes an intimate relationship from a close relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  the potential for sexual intimacy 
B)  the frequency of interaction 
C)  enduring interdependence 
D)  positive feelings toward the partner 
A)  the potential for sexual intimacy 
B)  the frequency of interaction 
C)  enduring interdependence 
D)  positive feelings toward the partner A

Question 2

Imagine you play matchmaker and introduce your good friends,Pat and Chris,to each other.You know they both enjoy creative writing and a love of the outdoors.Assume that Pat and Chris have begun to spend more and more time together.What features would you look for if you were trying to determine whether Pat and Chris have formed an intimate relationship?

Accepted Answer

To determine if Pat's and Chris' relationship is to be considered intimate,you would look at the answers to four questions: (1)Do Pat and Chris affect each other's behavior? Does their relationship include sexual passion (intimacy)?

Question 3

Bradlei buys organic steak from his favorite butcher shop every Saturday.He prefers it when Veronica slices the steak for him,but he does not mind when Ruth slices it.How would you characterize Bradlei's relationship with Veronica?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal relationship 
B)  impersonal relationship 
C)  close relationship 
D)  distant relationship 
A)  personal relationship 
B)  impersonal relationship 
C)  close relationship 
D)  distant relationship B

Question 4

On a long flight to a conference,you get into a debate with your seatmate about whether it is better to be in an intimate relationship or not.What would you argue and why?

Accepted Answer

Relationship status is related to well-b

Question 5

Although your textbook focuses on intimate relationships,the authors argue that we cannot understand intimate relationships without also discussing close relationships more broadly.Explain why only some close relationships may be considered intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

Our experiences in intimate relationship

Question 6

In a study of couples where one spouse had congestive heart failure,researchers evaluated relationship quality and whether it was related to mortality rates (death)in a 4-year period.What did the researchers find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients were less likely to die when in more satisfying intimate relationships. 
B)  Relationship quality was unrelated to patients' mortality rates. 
C)  Humans are biologically programmed to desire intimate relationships. 
D)  The partner without heart failure became increasingly unhappy in the relationship following the other partner's diagnosis. 
A)  Patients were less likely to die when in more satisfying intimate relationships. 
B)  Relationship quality was unrelated to patients' mortality rates. 
C)  Humans are biologically programmed to desire intimate relationships. 
D)  The partner without heart failure became increasingly unhappy in the relationship following the other partner's diagnosis.

Question 7

Evidence for the idea that relationships act as a form of social control was found in a study of cocaine use among men.In this study the only group of men that showed an increase in cocaine use was men who were __________ at baseline and were __________ two years later.

Accepted Answer

A)  single;engaged 
B)  engaged;married 
C)  married;divorced 
D)  divorced;married 
A)  single;engaged 
B)  engaged;married 
C)  married;divorced 
D)  divorced;married

Question 8

Ulrich writes to his friend Anna in a text message,"Shall we plan for another summer fling?" What type of love does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate love 
B)  romantic love 
C)  fatuous love 
D)  consummate love 
A)  companionate love 
B)  romantic love 
C)  fatuous love 
D)  consummate love

Question 9

Hari,Adam,and Neela went snowboarding and neglected to apply sunscreen.Now they all have blisters on their faces.Hari lives with his romantic partner and they have a good relationship,Adam is in a difficult relationship,and Neela has just broken up with her romantic partner.Given what you know about health and relationships,what can we say about their recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neela will recover the quickest because she does not have to worry about taking care of another person. 
B)  Both Hari and Adam will recover more quickly than Neela because they are in relationships. 
C)  Hari will recover the quickest because Adam's relationship is difficult and Neela just broke off a relationship. 
D)  All of them are likely to recover equally as fast. 
A)  Neela will recover the quickest because she does not have to worry about taking care of another person. 
B)  Both Hari and Adam will recover more quickly than Neela because they are in relationships. 
C)  Hari will recover the quickest because Adam's relationship is difficult and Neela just broke off a relationship. 
D)  All of them are likely to recover equally as fast.

Question 10

Adam has been in trouble with the law since he was a young adolescent.He started with petty crimes,such as vandalism and theft,and eventually he engaged in more serious criminal activity until his most recent conviction for robbery.While on parole,Adam met Janeane,and the two are now married.Although they both have steady part-time work,Adam and Janeane often argue about finances and are generally dissatisfied with their relationship.Based on material discussed in the text,explain the influence Adam's relationship with Janeane is likely to have on his offending behavior.

Accepted Answer

Intimate relationships play a key role i

Question 11

Before he was in a relationship with Mark,David used to love going to concerts.Now that their relationship has become more serious,David spends less time and money going to concerts and more time with Mark.Which attribute of love best explains David's change in behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  preoccupation 
B)  idealization 
C)  proximity 
D)  prioritizing 
A)  preoccupation 
B)  idealization 
C)  proximity 
D)  prioritizing

Question 12

Your friend Jen calls you one night for some relationship advice.She tells you about Cam,a guy that she has been dating for approximately 2 weeks.Jen tells you that they text each other often and that they have great sexual chemistry;however,she cannot figure out why Cam is not willing to call her his "girlfriend" and tell people they are exclusively dating each other.Based on the material discussed in the text about the intensity of intimacy,passion,and commitment,what advice would you give Jen?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy,passion,and commitment develop

Question 13

Mutual influence is to ________ as sexual passion is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  interdependence;intimate relationships 
B)  intimate relationships;interdependence 
C)  interdependence;closeness 
D)  closeness;interdependence 
A)  interdependence;intimate relationships 
B)  intimate relationships;interdependence 
C)  interdependence;closeness 
D)  closeness;interdependence

Question 14

Results from cross-cultural studies of American and Chinese young adults show that

Accepted Answer

A)  young Americans are more likely to believe their love is destined by fate,whereas young Chinese are more likely to view love as a personal test they must pass. 
B)  young Chinese are more likely to believe their love is destined by fate,whereas young Americans are more likely to view love as a personal test they must pass. 
C)  young Americans are more likely to view love as intensely positive,whereas young Chinese are more likely to view love as negatively tinged. 
D)  young Chinese are more likely to view love as intensely positive,whereas young Americans are more likely to view love as negatively tinged. 
A)  young Americans are more likely to believe their love is destined by fate,whereas young Chinese are more likely to view love as a personal test they must pass. 
B)  young Chinese are more likely to believe their love is destined by fate,whereas young Americans are more likely to view love as a personal test they must pass. 
C)  young Americans are more likely to view love as intensely positive,whereas young Chinese are more likely to view love as negatively tinged. 
D)  young Chinese are more likely to view love as intensely positive,whereas young Americans are more likely to view love as negatively tinged.

Question 15

What is the importance of the neuropeptide oxytocin in human bonding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin is released during intimate physical contact and results in feelings of calmness,sociability,and trust. 
B)  Oxytocin enhances sexual desire and thus increases inclusive fitness. 
C)  A lack of oxytocin results in depression and anxiety,which impede the formation of close relationships. 
D)  Oxytocin is responsible for the development of monogamous relationships in humans. 
A)  Oxytocin is released during intimate physical contact and results in feelings of calmness,sociability,and trust. 
B)  Oxytocin enhances sexual desire and thus increases inclusive fitness. 
C)  A lack of oxytocin results in depression and anxiety,which impede the formation of close relationships. 
D)  Oxytocin is responsible for the development of monogamous relationships in humans.

Question 16

In a study of identical twins,where one twin was divorced and the other was not,the children of the divorced twin experienced more emotional difficulties compared to their cousins from the intact family of the other twin.Given the results of this study,we can conclude that the effects of divorce on children are

Accepted Answer

A)  largely attributable to genetic risk. 
B)  not exclusively attributable to genetic risk. 
C)  largely attributable to the age of the child. 
D)  largely offset by the presence of close relationships with the intact twin's family. 
A)  largely attributable to genetic risk. 
B)  not exclusively attributable to genetic risk. 
C)  largely attributable to the age of the child. 
D)  largely offset by the presence of close relationships with the intact twin's family.

Question 17

Parents' relationship conflicts are associated with which of the following in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of a secure attachment with the mother 
B)  development of emotional insecurity 
C)  increased sleep 
D)  decreased signs of aggression toward peers 
A)  development of a secure attachment with the mother 
B)  development of emotional insecurity 
C)  increased sleep 
D)  decreased signs of aggression toward peers

Question 18

Many couples aspire to have _____ love;however,few are able to sustain it.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic 
B)  companionate 
C)  fatuous 
D)  consummate 
A)  romantic 
B)  companionate 
C)  fatuous 
D)  consummate

Question 19

In one study of how love is experienced and perceived in the United States and China,researchers compared the lyrics of popular love songs from each country.In another study of how love is experienced and perceived in the United States and China,researchers interviewed young adults about their views on love.What can be concluded from these two studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are sufficient differences in how love is viewed to support the notion that love is not a universal emotion. 
B)  In the United States,love is viewed as a more passionate experience but one that has the potential to lead to great sorrow in comparison to how it is viewed in China. 
C)  In China,love is viewed as perhaps a more enduring emotion but one that is associated with unrequited feelings (unfulfilled love)in comparison to how it is viewed in the United States. 
D)  In China,collective societal goals and obligations take precedence over individual goals,and thus love is viewed as irrelevant. 
A)  There are sufficient differences in how love is viewed to support the notion that love is not a universal emotion. 
B)  In the United States,love is viewed as a more passionate experience but one that has the potential to lead to great sorrow in comparison to how it is viewed in China. 
C)  In China,love is viewed as perhaps a more enduring emotion but one that is associated with unrequited feelings (unfulfilled love)in comparison to how it is viewed in the United States. 
D)  In China,collective societal goals and obligations take precedence over individual goals,and thus love is viewed as irrelevant.

Question 20

Married versus unmarried couples differ in terms of their well-being.Although it could be that being married provides benefits that lead to increases in well-being,it is also possible that this is a "selection effect." A selection effect occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  groups of people differ not because of something special about their group but because they have chosen the group. 
B)  researchers do not randomly select the groups of people they are comparing,which results in group differences. 
C)  couples selected mates based on compatible personalities and "love" versus arranged marriages. 
D)  couples in one group are more satisfied because they are part of a select group of high-functioning couples. 
A)  groups of people differ not because of something special about their group but because they have chosen the group. 
B)  researchers do not randomly select the groups of people they are comparing,which results in group differences. 
C)  couples selected mates based on compatible personalities and "love" versus arranged marriages. 
D)  couples in one group are more satisfied because they are part of a select group of high-functioning couples.

According to your textbook,which of the following distinguishes an intimate relationship from a close relationship?

Bradlei buys organic steak from his favorite butcher shop every Saturday.He prefers it when Veronica slices the steak for him,but he does not mind when Ruth slices it.How would you characterize Bradlei's relationship with Veronica?

On a long flight to a conference,you get into a debate with your seatmate about whether it is better to be in an intimate relationship or not.What would you argue and why?

Although your textbook focuses on intimate relationships,the authors argue that we cannot understand intimate relationships without also discussing close relationships more broadly.Explain why only some close relationships may be considered intimate relationships.

In a study of couples where one spouse had congestive heart failure,researchers evaluated relationship quality and whether it was related to mortality rates (death)in a 4-year period.What did the researchers find?

Evidence for the idea that relationships act as a form of social control was found in a study of cocaine use among men.In this study the only group of men that showed an increase in cocaine use was men who were at baseline and were two years later.

Ulrich writes to his friend Anna in a text message,"Shall we plan for another summer fling?" What type of love does this exemplify?

Before he was in a relationship with Mark,David used to love going to concerts.Now that their relationship has become more serious,David spends less time and money going to concerts and more time with Mark.Which attribute of love best explains David's change in behavior?

Mutual influence is to as sexual passion is to .

Results from cross-cultural studies of American and Chinese young adults show that

What is the importance of the neuropeptide oxytocin in human bonding?

Parents' relationship conflicts are associated with which of the following in children?

Many couples aspire to have _____ love;however,few are able to sustain it.

Married versus unmarried couples differ in terms of their well-being.Although it could be that being married provides benefits that lead to increases in well-being,it is also possible that this is a "selection effect." A selection effect occurs when

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Exam 1: Love and Why It Matters

According to your textbook,which of the following distinguishes an intimate relationship from a close relationship?

Bradlei buys organic steak from his favorite butcher shop every Saturday.He prefers it when Veronica slices the steak for him,but he does not mind when Ruth slices it.How would you characterize Bradlei's relationship with Veronica?

On a long flight to a conference,you get into a debate with your seatmate about whether it is better to be in an intimate relationship or not.What would you argue and why?

Although your textbook focuses on intimate relationships,the authors argue that we cannot understand intimate relationships without also discussing close relationships more broadly.Explain why only some close relationships may be considered intimate relationships.

In a study of couples where one spouse had congestive heart failure,researchers evaluated relationship quality and whether it was related to mortality rates (death)in a 4-year period.What did the researchers find?

Evidence for the idea that relationships act as a form of social control was found in a study of cocaine use among men.In this study the only group of men that showed an increase in cocaine use was men who were __________ at baseline and were __________ two years later.

Ulrich writes to his friend Anna in a text message,"Shall we plan for another summer fling?" What type of love does this exemplify?

Before he was in a relationship with Mark,David used to love going to concerts.Now that their relationship has become more serious,David spends less time and money going to concerts and more time with Mark.Which attribute of love best explains David's change in behavior?

Mutual influence is to ________ as sexual passion is to ________.

Results from cross-cultural studies of American and Chinese young adults show that

What is the importance of the neuropeptide oxytocin in human bonding?

Parents' relationship conflicts are associated with which of the following in children?

Many couples aspire to have _____ love;however,few are able to sustain it.

Married versus unmarried couples differ in terms of their well-being.Although it could be that being married provides benefits that lead to increases in well-being,it is also possible that this is a "selection effect." A selection effect occurs when

Influential Theories

Research Methods

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Personality and Personal History

Romantic Attraction

Communication

Sexual Intimacy

Conflict

Infidelity and Aggression

Interpreting Experience

Stress and Context

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Improving Relationships

Filters

Evidence for the idea that relationships act as a form of social control was found in a study of cocaine use among men.In this study the only group of men that showed an increase in cocaine use was men who were at baseline and were two years later.

Mutual influence is to as sexual passion is to .