Question 1

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A) Leptin 
B) Inhibin 
C) Estrogen 
D) Oxytocin 
A) Leptin 
B) Inhibin 
C) Estrogen 
D) Oxytocin D

Question 2

"I need to talk you about something important.Can we discuss it now or would you rather wait until evening?" Which of the following aspects of good messages does this statement highlight?

Accepted Answer

A) Limited choices 
B) Documenting 
C) Editing 
D) Paraphrasing 
A) Limited choices 
B) Documenting 
C) Editing 
D) Paraphrasing A

Question 3

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists Ellen Berscheid and Elaine propose a two-component theory of love.According to their theory, passionate love occurs when two conditions exist simultaneously: (1) the person is in a state of intense physiological arousal, and (2) the situation is such that the person applies a particular label-"love"-to the sensations being experienced.Their theory is derived from an important theory developed by Stanley Schachter (1964).According to Schachter's (1964) two-component theory of emotion, an emotion consists of a physiological arousal state plus the label the person assigns to it.Berscheid and Walster have applied this to the emotion of "love." They suggest that we feel passionate love when we are aroused and when conditions are such that we identify what we are feeling as love.

Question 4

Expressing empathy is a demonstration of the _____ component of Sternberg's triangular theory.

Accepted Answer

A) commitment 
B) intimacy 
C) passion 
D) decision 
A) commitment 
B) intimacy 
C) passion 
D) decision

Question 5

Similarity on social characteristics is referred to as homophily.That is, we like individuals who are similar to us because:

Accepted Answer

A) the old adage, "birds of a feather flock together", is actually an accurate saying. 
B) we are least likely to get positive reinforcement from those similar to ourselves. 
C) most of us do not have the social skills required to mingle with those who are different. 
D) it is more socially acceptable to restrict our social interactions with those who are similar to us. 
A) the old adage, "birds of a feather flock together", is actually an accurate saying. 
B) we are least likely to get positive reinforcement from those similar to ourselves. 
C) most of us do not have the social skills required to mingle with those who are different. 
D) it is more socially acceptable to restrict our social interactions with those who are similar to us.

Question 6

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a shift, as the relationship progresses, from passionate to companionate love. 
B) The passionate component of love becomes very important in long-term relationships. 
C) Companionate love keeps the relationship together early on and then passionate love takes over. 
D) Companionate love is present at the beginning of the relationship but slowly diminishes over time. 
A) There is a shift, as the relationship progresses, from passionate to companionate love. 
B) The passionate component of love becomes very important in long-term relationships. 
C) Companionate love keeps the relationship together early on and then passionate love takes over. 
D) Companionate love is present at the beginning of the relationship but slowly diminishes over time.

Question 7

If love is a story, as some researchers suggest, then when we fall in love, we:

Accepted Answer

A) fall in love with someone with whom we can create a relationship that fits our love story. 
B) realize that stories have little to do with how the relationship will ultimately develop. 
C) create our own individual love story not patterned on the love stories in our culture. 
D) usually follow the only true love story which we have assimilated from our culture. 
A) fall in love with someone with whom we can create a relationship that fits our love story. 
B) realize that stories have little to do with how the relationship will ultimately develop. 
C) create our own individual love story not patterned on the love stories in our culture. 
D) usually follow the only true love story which we have assimilated from our culture.

Question 8

After dating her for six months, Harry knows that he is in love with Trisha.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this awareness reflects the component of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) decision 
B) empathy 
C) intimacy 
D) passion 
A) decision 
B) empathy 
C) intimacy 
D) passion

Question 9

Terry, an attractive 25-year-old, is interested in dating Brad who is a successful lawyer.Terry is hardly interested in Bill who is a plumber.However, Jill-a less attractive 24-year-old waitress-thinks that Bill would be an acceptable date.Which of the following explains the women's preferences?

Accepted Answer

A) Matching phenomenon 
B) Contrast effect 
C) Misattribution of arousal 
D) Mere-exposure effect 
A) Matching phenomenon 
B) Contrast effect 
C) Misattribution of arousal 
D) Mere-exposure effect

Question 10

Steve says to his girlfriend, "I noticed you didn't seem particularly excited last night, when I suggested that we go away together for the weekend.Am I right?" This is Steve's attempt:

Accepted Answer

A) at paraphrasing his partner's messages. 
B) at defensively communicating with his partner. 
C) at validating his partner's feelings. 
D) at drawing his partner out. 
A) at paraphrasing his partner's messages. 
B) at defensively communicating with his partner. 
C) at validating his partner's feelings. 
D) at drawing his partner out.

Question 11

Anna has trouble trusting her boyfriend David.While David wants to engage in intimate conversations, Anna feels uncomfortable with this closeness.She also maintains an emotional distance from most people in her life.Which of the following attachment styles is Anna most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A) Secure 
B) Anxious-ambivalent 
C) Preoccupied 
D) Fearful or avoidant 
A) Secure 
B) Anxious-ambivalent 
C) Preoccupied 
D) Fearful or avoidant

Question 12

Our attachment style influences the way we react to a situation where we feel jealous.The attachment style of the person who reacts with anger toward the third person is:

Accepted Answer

A) secure. 
B) anxious-ambivalent. 
C) avoidant. 
D) aggressive-paranoid. 
A) secure. 
B) anxious-ambivalent. 
C) avoidant. 
D) aggressive-paranoid.

Question 13

Sternberg, in his triangular theory of love, defines or places emotion under the component of:

Accepted Answer

A) commitment. 
B) passion. 
C) decision. 
D) intimacy. 
A) commitment. 
B) passion. 
C) decision. 
D) intimacy.

Question 14

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues, it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward:

Accepted Answer

A) physically unattractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
B) physically unattractive others with similar attitudes. 
C) physically attractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
D) physically attractive others with similar attitudes. 
A) physically unattractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
B) physically unattractive others with similar attitudes. 
C) physically attractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
D) physically attractive others with similar attitudes.

Question 15

It appears that cultures can be characterized as being individualistic to collectivistic in goals and values and this distinction affects the kind of love that exists between individuals.The kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is:

Accepted Answer

A) love in an arranged marriage between people of similar social status. 
B) passionate love between individuals who do not marry. 
C) love that is high on components of intimacy and passion but low on the component of commitment. 
D) misattributed love based on physiological arousal states. 
A) love in an arranged marriage between people of similar social status. 
B) passionate love between individuals who do not marry. 
C) love that is high on components of intimacy and passion but low on the component of commitment. 
D) misattributed love based on physiological arousal states.

Question 16

_____ refers to a set of rules designed to make arguments constructive rather than destructive.

Accepted Answer

A) Fighting fair 
B) Conflict rules 
C) A level playing field 
D) Fair play 
A) Fighting fair 
B) Conflict rules 
C) A level playing field 
D) Fair play

Question 17

According to the triangular theory of love, which of the following actions would be an expression of commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) Declaring one's feelings to the partner 
B) Making love 
C) Providing emotional support 
D) Disclosing personal information 
A) Declaring one's feelings to the partner 
B) Making love 
C) Providing emotional support 
D) Disclosing personal information

Question 18

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who desperately want to get close to a partner but find that the partner does not reciprocate the feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) secure 
B) fearful and avoidant 
C) approach 
D) anxious-ambivalent 
A) secure 
B) fearful and avoidant 
C) approach 
D) anxious-ambivalent

Question 19

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in U.S.culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the _____ story.

Accepted Answer

A) war 
B) garden 
C) business 
D) horror 
A) war 
B) garden 
C) business 
D) horror

Question 20

In order to maintain intimacy, the correct response by a partner to self-disclosure is:

Accepted Answer

A) nonresponse. 
B) acceptance. 
C) criticism. 
D) neutral acknowledgement. 
A) nonresponse. 
B) acceptance. 
C) criticism. 
D) neutral acknowledgement.

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

"I need to talk you about something important.Can we discuss it now or would you rather wait until evening?" Which of the following aspects of good messages does this statement highlight?

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

Expressing empathy is a demonstration of the _____ component of Sternberg's triangular theory.

Similarity on social characteristics is referred to as homophily.That is, we like individuals who are similar to us because:

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

If love is a story, as some researchers suggest, then when we fall in love, we:

After dating her for six months, Harry knows that he is in love with Trisha.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this awareness reflects the component of _____.

Terry, an attractive 25-year-old, is interested in dating Brad who is a successful lawyer.Terry is hardly interested in Bill who is a plumber.However, Jill-a less attractive 24-year-old waitress-thinks that Bill would be an acceptable date.Which of the following explains the women's preferences?

Steve says to his girlfriend, "I noticed you didn't seem particularly excited last night, when I suggested that we go away together for the weekend.Am I right?" This is Steve's attempt:

Anna has trouble trusting her boyfriend David.While David wants to engage in intimate conversations, Anna feels uncomfortable with this closeness.She also maintains an emotional distance from most people in her life.Which of the following attachment styles is Anna most likely to have?

Our attachment style influences the way we react to a situation where we feel jealous.The attachment style of the person who reacts with anger toward the third person is:

Sternberg, in his triangular theory of love, defines or places emotion under the component of:

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues, it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward:

It appears that cultures can be characterized as being individualistic to collectivistic in goals and values and this distinction affects the kind of love that exists between individuals.The kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is:

_____ refers to a set of rules designed to make arguments constructive rather than destructive.

According to the triangular theory of love, which of the following actions would be an expression of commitment?

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who desperately want to get close to a partner but find that the partner does not reciprocate the feeling.

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in U.S.culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the _____ story.

In order to maintain intimacy, the correct response by a partner to self-disclosure is:

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Exam 11: Attraction, Love, and Communication

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

"I need to talk you about something important.Can we discuss it now or would you rather wait until evening?" Which of the following aspects of good messages does this statement highlight?

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

Expressing empathy is a demonstration of the _____ component of Sternberg's triangular theory.

Similarity on social characteristics is referred to as homophily.That is, we like individuals who are similar to us because:

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

If love is a story, as some researchers suggest, then when we fall in love, we:

After dating her for six months, Harry knows that he is in love with Trisha.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this awareness reflects the component of _____.

Terry, an attractive 25-year-old, is interested in dating Brad who is a successful lawyer.Terry is hardly interested in Bill who is a plumber.However, Jill-a less attractive 24-year-old waitress-thinks that Bill would be an acceptable date.Which of the following explains the women's preferences?

Steve says to his girlfriend, "I noticed you didn't seem particularly excited last night, when I suggested that we go away together for the weekend.Am I right?" This is Steve's attempt:

Anna has trouble trusting her boyfriend David.While David wants to engage in intimate conversations, Anna feels uncomfortable with this closeness.She also maintains an emotional distance from most people in her life.Which of the following attachment styles is Anna most likely to have?

Our attachment style influences the way we react to a situation where we feel jealous.The attachment style of the person who reacts with anger toward the third person is:

Sternberg, in his triangular theory of love, defines or places emotion under the component of:

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues, it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward:

It appears that cultures can be characterized as being individualistic to collectivistic in goals and values and this distinction affects the kind of love that exists between individuals.The kind of love that is most often associated with individuals in a collectivistic society is:

_____ refers to a set of rules designed to make arguments constructive rather than destructive.

According to the triangular theory of love, which of the following actions would be an expression of commitment?

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who desperately want to get close to a partner but find that the partner does not reciprocate the feeling.

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in U.S.culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the _____ story.

In order to maintain intimacy, the correct response by a partner to self-disclosure is:

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Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

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Contraception and Abortion

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Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

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