Question 1

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) It must have a physical dimension that is sexual. 
B) It must be reciprocal but need not be equal. 
C) It must essentially involve an equal sense of closeness between partners. 
D) It must free partners from the pressure of engaging in self-disclosure. 
A) It must have a physical dimension that is sexual. 
B) It must be reciprocal but need not be equal. 
C) It must essentially involve an equal sense of closeness between partners. 
D) It must free partners from the pressure of engaging in self-disclosure.

Question 2

"Our attraction toward another person is proportionate to the number of reinforcements that person gives us relative to the total number of reinforcements plus punishments the person gives us." This statement describes:

Accepted Answer

A) Byrne's law of attraction. 
B) Sternberg's theory of love. 
C) the attachment theory of love. 
D) the two-component theory of love. 
A) Byrne's law of attraction. 
B) Sternberg's theory of love. 
C) the attachment theory of love. 
D) the two-component theory of love.

Question 3

Explain the relationship that exists between the type of society (individualistic/collectivist) and the role of love as a prerequisite for marriage.Be sure to define the terms.

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures, like those of

Question 4

Brian is more likely to be attracted to Helen, who lives across the hall from him, than Sharon, who is a co-worker he sees once or twice a year at office parties.This phenomenon is known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mere-exposure effect 
B) bystander effect 
C) social desirability effect 
D) matching phenomenon 
A) mere-exposure effect 
B) bystander effect 
C) social desirability effect 
D) matching phenomenon

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT increase attraction toward someone?

Accepted Answer

A) Having infrequent contact with that person 
B) Sharing similar attitudes with that person 
C) Finding the person physically attractive 
D) Coming from the same social-cultural background 
A) Having infrequent contact with that person 
B) Sharing similar attitudes with that person 
C) Finding the person physically attractive 
D) Coming from the same social-cultural background

Question 6

According to the triangular theory of love, sticking with a relationship through times when it isn't particularly convenient is an expression of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

According to the triangular theory of love, actions, such as communication of personal feelings and information, are an expression of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In which of the following societies would individuals most likely be willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) United States 
C) Mexico 
D) India 
A) Australia 
B) United States 
C) Mexico 
D) India

Question 9

The features of Mark's face on one side of his nose are not symmetrical to the features on the other side of his nose.According to sociobiologists, this reflects a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) high degree of facial attractiveness 
B) potential development instability 
C) fluctuating symmetry 
D) high degree of perceived similarity between the bilateral features 
A) high degree of facial attractiveness 
B) potential development instability 
C) fluctuating symmetry 
D) high degree of perceived similarity between the bilateral features

Question 10

"You're so lazy; you don't even care to look after your own appearance!" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggressiveness 
B) Withdrawal 
C) Defensiveness 
D) Criticism 
A) Aggressiveness 
B) Withdrawal 
C) Defensiveness 
D) Criticism

Question 11

Shelby and Rita are best friends who share a very close bond.They lean on each other during hard times and depend on each other for emotional support.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this reflects the component of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

"I know you think that I don't care much about sex, but I really wish I had more orgasms." This statement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) checking out. 
B) "I" language. 
C) documenting. 
D) mind reading. 
A) checking out. 
B) "I" language. 
C) documenting. 
D) mind reading.

Question 13

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a person's attach

Question 14

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

Accepted Answer

A) In unstable marriages, positive interactions outnumbered the negative interactions. 
B) In stable marriages, there were no negative interactions. 
C) In stable marriages, there is much more positive interaction than negative interaction. 
D) In stable marriages, there is equal number of positive and negative interactions. 
A) In unstable marriages, positive interactions outnumbered the negative interactions. 
B) In stable marriages, there were no negative interactions. 
C) In stable marriages, there is much more positive interaction than negative interaction. 
D) In stable marriages, there is equal number of positive and negative interactions.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about visible asymmetry?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a normal variation in facial development seen in a sizeable proportion of the population. 
B) It is a reflection of high facial attractiveness in women. 
C) It is a sign that the bilateral features of the face have developed normatively. 
D) It is a reflection of the links that exist between attractiveness, fertility, and normal growth. 
A) It is a normal variation in facial development seen in a sizeable proportion of the population. 
B) It is a reflection of high facial attractiveness in women. 
C) It is a sign that the bilateral features of the face have developed normatively. 
D) It is a reflection of the links that exist between attractiveness, fertility, and normal growth.

Question 16

Which of the following would be the best predictor of adult attachment styles?

Accepted Answer

A) Separation from a parent during childhood by death. 
B) Separation from a parent during childhood by divorce. 
C) One's perception of the quality of the relationship with parents. 
D) One's experience in relationships during the period of adolescence. 
A) Separation from a parent during childhood by death. 
B) Separation from a parent during childhood by divorce. 
C) One's perception of the quality of the relationship with parents. 
D) One's experience in relationships during the period of adolescence.

Question 17

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who find it easy to get close to others and are comfortable having others feel close to them.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggressiveness 
B) Contempt 
C) Defensiveness 
D) Criticism 
A) Aggressiveness 
B) Contempt 
C) Defensiveness 
D) Criticism

Question 19

According to cross-cultural psychologists, on which of the following dimensions do cultures vary?

Accepted Answer

A) Individualism and collectivism 
B) Commitment and intensity 
C) Morality and independence 
D) Individualism and morality 
A) Individualism and collectivism 
B) Commitment and intensity 
C) Morality and independence 
D) Individualism and morality

Question 20

In the "interpersonal marketplace" of men and women, there is a tendency for:

Accepted Answer

A) successful women to be paired with attractive men. 
B) successful women to be paired with younger men. 
C) unattractive men to be paired with wealthy women. 
D) attractive women to be paired with wealthy men. 
A) successful women to be paired with attractive men. 
B) successful women to be paired with younger men. 
C) unattractive men to be paired with wealthy women. 
D) attractive women to be paired with wealthy men.

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

"Our attraction toward another person is proportionate to the number of reinforcements that person gives us relative to the total number of reinforcements plus punishments the person gives us." This statement describes:

Explain the relationship that exists between the type of society (individualistic/collectivist) and the role of love as a prerequisite for marriage.Be sure to define the terms.

Brian is more likely to be attracted to Helen, who lives across the hall from him, than Sharon, who is a co-worker he sees once or twice a year at office parties.This phenomenon is known as the _____.

Which of the following does NOT increase attraction toward someone?

According to the triangular theory of love, sticking with a relationship through times when it isn't particularly convenient is an expression of _____.

According to the triangular theory of love, actions, such as communication of personal feelings and information, are an expression of _____.

In which of the following societies would individuals most likely be willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

The features of Mark's face on one side of his nose are not symmetrical to the features on the other side of his nose.According to sociobiologists, this reflects a _____.

"You're so lazy; you don't even care to look after your own appearance!" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Shelby and Rita are best friends who share a very close bond.They lean on each other during hard times and depend on each other for emotional support.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this reflects the component of _____.

"I know you think that I don't care much about sex, but I really wish I had more orgasms." This statement is an example of:

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

Which of the following is true about visible asymmetry?

Which of the following would be the best predictor of adult attachment styles?

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who find it easy to get close to others and are comfortable having others feel close to them.

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

According to cross-cultural psychologists, on which of the following dimensions do cultures vary?

In the "interpersonal marketplace" of men and women, there is a tendency for:

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Exam 11: Attraction, Love, and Communication

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

"Our attraction toward another person is proportionate to the number of reinforcements that person gives us relative to the total number of reinforcements plus punishments the person gives us." This statement describes:

Explain the relationship that exists between the type of society (individualistic/collectivist) and the role of love as a prerequisite for marriage.Be sure to define the terms.

Brian is more likely to be attracted to Helen, who lives across the hall from him, than Sharon, who is a co-worker he sees once or twice a year at office parties.This phenomenon is known as the _____.

Which of the following does NOT increase attraction toward someone?

According to the triangular theory of love, sticking with a relationship through times when it isn't particularly convenient is an expression of _____.

According to the triangular theory of love, actions, such as communication of personal feelings and information, are an expression of _____.

In which of the following societies would individuals most likely be willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

The features of Mark's face on one side of his nose are not symmetrical to the features on the other side of his nose.According to sociobiologists, this reflects a _____.

"You're so lazy; you don't even care to look after your own appearance!" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Shelby and Rita are best friends who share a very close bond.They lean on each other during hard times and depend on each other for emotional support.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this reflects the component of _____.

"I know you think that I don't care much about sex, but I really wish I had more orgasms." This statement is an example of:

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

Which of the following is true about visible asymmetry?

Which of the following would be the best predictor of adult attachment styles?

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who find it easy to get close to others and are comfortable having others feel close to them.

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

According to cross-cultural psychologists, on which of the following dimensions do cultures vary?

In the "interpersonal marketplace" of men and women, there is a tendency for:

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Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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