Question 1

According to research,which of the following statements about love is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is only one type of love. 
B)  Love includes a complex mix of thoughts and feelings. 
C)  It is possible to conduct scientific research on love. 
D)  Love has many characteristics. 
A)  There is only one type of love. 
B)  Love includes a complex mix of thoughts and feelings. 
C)  It is possible to conduct scientific research on love. 
D)  Love has many characteristics. A

Question 2

In choosing a mate,______________ lovers are least willing to compromise.

Accepted Answer

A)  secure 
B)  anxious/ambivalent 
C)  avoidant 
D)  permissive 
A)  secure 
B)  anxious/ambivalent 
C)  avoidant 
D)  permissive B

Question 3

Women are more likely to prefer an unattractive man in a business suit to an attractive man in a fast food restaurant uniform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Passion tends to fade with time in romantic relationships

Accepted Answer

A)  among Americans, but not among the !Kung in Africa. 
B)  among both Americans and the !Kung in Africa, but faster for Americans. 
C)  among both Americans and the !Kung in Africa. 
D)  among Americans, but no data is available for African hunter-gatherers like the !Kung. 
A)  among Americans, but not among the !Kung in Africa. 
B)  among both Americans and the !Kung in Africa, but faster for Americans. 
C)  among both Americans and the !Kung in Africa. 
D)  among Americans, but no data is available for African hunter-gatherers like the !Kung.

Question 5

The goal of romantic relationships that is most closely associated with human infants requiring the extended care of both parents to survive is

Accepted Answer

A)  the goal to find a sexual partner. 
B)  the goal to form a family bond. 
C)  the goal to gain status. 
D)  the goal to be liked. 
A)  the goal to find a sexual partner. 
B)  the goal to form a family bond. 
C)  the goal to gain status. 
D)  the goal to be liked.

Question 6

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  polygyny. 
B)  monogamy. 
C)  polyandry. 
D)  patriarchy. 
A)  polygyny. 
B)  monogamy. 
C)  polyandry. 
D)  patriarchy.

Question 7

In what types of relationships are men's and women's preferences for mates the same? In what types of relationships are there large gender differences in what men and women are looking for? What are the differences in terms of the characteristics men and women prefer?

Accepted Answer

Men and women are more similar in their

Question 8

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

Accepted Answer

A)  a man who is wealthy but younger than she is 
B)  a man who is very attractive, regardless of wealth 
C)  a man who is wealthy but older than she is 
D)  a man who is of average attractiveness and younger than she is 
A)  a man who is wealthy but younger than she is 
B)  a man who is very attractive, regardless of wealth 
C)  a man who is wealthy but older than she is 
D)  a man who is of average attractiveness and younger than she is

Question 9

According to Sternberg,the component of love that reflects the happiness of being with a partner,mutual sharing,and emotional support is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

According to your text,which of the following makes a woman more attractive?

Accepted Answer

A)  a low waist-to-hip ratio 
B)  large eyes 
C)  a small nose 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a low waist-to-hip ratio 
B)  large eyes 
C)  a small nose 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Amitesh believes that sex is acceptable only in the context of a long-term,loving relationship and is seeking a romantic partner who will be a good parent.Amitesh probably has a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  ambiguous sociosexual orientation. 
B)  latent sociosexual orientation. 
C)  unrestricted sociosexual orientation. 
D)  restricted sociosexual orientation. 
A)  ambiguous sociosexual orientation. 
B)  latent sociosexual orientation. 
C)  unrestricted sociosexual orientation. 
D)  restricted sociosexual orientation.

Question 12

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ________,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence; youth 
B)  status; dominance 
C)  youth; status 
D)  dominance; fertility 
A)  intelligence; youth 
B)  status; dominance 
C)  youth; status 
D)  dominance; fertility

Question 13

What was the explanation given for why unrelated children raised together in an Israeli kibbutz never married one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  They simply didn't have very much in common with each other, which reduced attraction significantly. 
B)  There were strong social norms prohibiting children raised in the same pod from marrying. 
C)  Children raised together were close during childhood but grew apart in adulthood. 
D)  They developed a natural aversion to sexual relationships with each other as if they were siblings. 
A)  They simply didn't have very much in common with each other, which reduced attraction significantly. 
B)  There were strong social norms prohibiting children raised in the same pod from marrying. 
C)  Children raised together were close during childhood but grew apart in adulthood. 
D)  They developed a natural aversion to sexual relationships with each other as if they were siblings.

Question 14

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  when your partner does a chore, show appreciation rather than pointing out the flaw in the performance. 
B)  try to speak for your partner regarding what he or she will like or dislike. 
C)  if you don't have anything nice to stay, keep quiet. 
D)  when you have an opinion, say it directly rather than trying to get your partner to guess what it is. 
A)  when your partner does a chore, show appreciation rather than pointing out the flaw in the performance. 
B)  try to speak for your partner regarding what he or she will like or dislike. 
C)  if you don't have anything nice to stay, keep quiet. 
D)  when you have an opinion, say it directly rather than trying to get your partner to guess what it is.

Question 15

According to Fehr and Russell (1991),the two most central types of love appear to be

Accepted Answer

A)  the love between parent and child and the love between romantic partners. 
B)  the love between friends and the love between parent and child. 
C)  the love between romantic partners and the love between friends. 
D)  the love between siblings and the love between friends. 
A)  the love between parent and child and the love between romantic partners. 
B)  the love between friends and the love between parent and child. 
C)  the love between romantic partners and the love between friends. 
D)  the love between siblings and the love between friends.

Question 16

According to attachment theory,the comfort provided by a mother or a romantic partner that allows a person to go into the world and confidently explore his or her environment is known as a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  exploratory reference. 
B)  security blanket. 
C)  center of operations. 
D)  secure base. 
A)  exploratory reference. 
B)  security blanket. 
C)  center of operations. 
D)  secure base.

Question 17

In a study by Clark and Hatfield (1989),how did college students respond to an attractive member of the opposite sex asking them to "go to bed" with them?

Accepted Answer

A)  None of the women and a majority of the men agreed to have sex. 
B)  About half of the women and half of the men agreed to have sex. 
C)  Less than half of the men and only a few of the women agreed to have sex. 
D)  No men and no women agreed to have sex. 
A)  None of the women and a majority of the men agreed to have sex. 
B)  About half of the women and half of the men agreed to have sex. 
C)  Less than half of the men and only a few of the women agreed to have sex. 
D)  No men and no women agreed to have sex.

Question 18

Define erotomania and provide an example of an erotomaniacal relationship.

Accepted Answer

Erotomania: a disorder involvi

Question 19

A state of intense longing for union with another is

Accepted Answer

A)  compassionate love. 
B)  companionate love. 
C)  friendship love. 
D)  passionate love. 
A)  compassionate love. 
B)  companionate love. 
C)  friendship love. 
D)  passionate love.

Question 20

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  When your partner asks you to do something, say what you can do rather than what you can't do. 
B)  Always greet each other with a warm hello. 
C)  Tell your partner he/she is being obsessive-compulsive about cleanliness. 
D)  If you don't have anything good to stay, keep quiet. 
A)  When your partner asks you to do something, say what you can do rather than what you can't do. 
B)  Always greet each other with a warm hello. 
C)  Tell your partner he/she is being obsessive-compulsive about cleanliness. 
D)  If you don't have anything good to stay, keep quiet.

According to research,which of the following statements about love is FALSE?

In choosing a mate,______________ lovers are least willing to compromise.

Women are more likely to prefer an unattractive man in a business suit to an attractive man in a fast food restaurant uniform.

Passion tends to fade with time in romantic relationships

The goal of romantic relationships that is most closely associated with human infants requiring the extended care of both parents to survive is

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

In what types of relationships are men's and women's preferences for mates the same? In what types of relationships are there large gender differences in what men and women are looking for? What are the differences in terms of the characteristics men and women prefer?

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

According to Sternberg,the component of love that reflects the happiness of being with a partner,mutual sharing,and emotional support is called

According to your text,which of the following makes a woman more attractive?

Amitesh believes that sex is acceptable only in the context of a long-term,loving relationship and is seeking a romantic partner who will be a good parent.Amitesh probably has a/an

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of .

What was the explanation given for why unrelated children raised together in an Israeli kibbutz never married one another?

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

According to Fehr and Russell (1991),the two most central types of love appear to be

According to attachment theory,the comfort provided by a mother or a romantic partner that allows a person to go into the world and confidently explore his or her environment is known as a/an

In a study by Clark and Hatfield (1989),how did college students respond to an attractive member of the opposite sex asking them to "go to bed" with them?

Define erotomania and provide an example of an erotomaniacal relationship.

A state of intense longing for union with another is

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Introduction to Social Psychology

The Person and the Situation

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

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Exam 8: Love and Romantic Relationships

According to research,which of the following statements about love is FALSE?

In choosing a mate,______________ lovers are least willing to compromise.

Women are more likely to prefer an unattractive man in a business suit to an attractive man in a fast food restaurant uniform.

Passion tends to fade with time in romantic relationships

The goal of romantic relationships that is most closely associated with human infants requiring the extended care of both parents to survive is

A marital custom where one woman marries more than one man is known as

In what types of relationships are men's and women's preferences for mates the same? In what types of relationships are there large gender differences in what men and women are looking for? What are the differences in terms of the characteristics men and women prefer?

Nancy is a doctor and comes from a very wealthy family.She is likely to be most attracted to which of the following men?

According to Sternberg,the component of love that reflects the happiness of being with a partner,mutual sharing,and emotional support is called

According to your text,which of the following makes a woman more attractive?

Amitesh believes that sex is acceptable only in the context of a long-term,loving relationship and is seeking a romantic partner who will be a good parent.Amitesh probably has a/an

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ________,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of ________.

What was the explanation given for why unrelated children raised together in an Israeli kibbutz never married one another?

Based on research by Markman and colleagues,all of the following are good rules to facilitate successful couple functioning EXCEPT

According to Fehr and Russell (1991),the two most central types of love appear to be

According to attachment theory,the comfort provided by a mother or a romantic partner that allows a person to go into the world and confidently explore his or her environment is known as a/an

In a study by Clark and Hatfield (1989),how did college students respond to an attractive member of the opposite sex asking them to "go to bed" with them?

Define erotomania and provide an example of an erotomaniacal relationship.

A state of intense longing for union with another is

Based on research with married couples,which of the following is NOT a good way to communicate with your partner?

Introduction to Social Psychology

The Person and the Situation

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

Filters

To say that a man is physically attractive is to say he shows signs of ,whereas to say that a woman is attractive is to say that she shows signs of .