Exam 11: Attraction, Love, and Communication

Kim and Joe get into a heated argument.Joe reacts by storming out of the room and slamming the door behind him.This situation is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

The type of culture where two people, who have agreed to marry, describe their love for one another as companionate, or as a friendship with a great deal of respect for the other is most likely to be characterized by _____.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding sexual behavior from the sociobiological perspective?

Which of the following variables is associated with the greatest level of homophily?

In the terminology of the attachment theory of love, most adults are:

Sternberg has found that the best predictor of satisfaction with a relationship is:

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the component that makes the relationship last is:

Technology has provided us with a new way to meet potential partners online using the Internet.One of the real advantages of the Internet in developing a long-term intimate relationship is that:

As an upper class businessman, Todd has more contact with other businesspeople, lawyers, and doctors than with janitors, bartenders, or plumbers.This feature of his social contacts can be explained by the concept of _____.

According to the attachment theory of love, _____ lovers are people who are uncomfortable feeling close to another person and having that person feel close to them.

You are a psychologist who is going to measure intimacy in a relationship.Which of the following statements would be an indicator of high intimacy in a relationship?

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

"You moron! Can't you do anything right?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

_____ love is often the first stage of a romantic relationship.

List some of the basic rules of fighting fair that may be used by couples to control their arguments.

"I understand your apprehension about having oral sex, especially since you've never done it before." This statement is an example of which of the following techniques of good communication?

Barry and Irene have been dating for six months.Barry is possessive and insecure about Irene's feelings toward him.He adores her and desperately wants the relationship to last.According to the attachment theory of love, what type of lover is Barry?

After dating for two years, Richard proposes marriage to Cara.This reflects the _____ component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

How does the interpersonal marketplace work in terms of physical attraction and resources?

_____ love is defined as a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship.