Question 1

Companionate love is characterized by high levels of phenylethylamine in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The sexually arousing power of a new partner is called the Coolidge effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature" and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

Accepted Answer

A) Research generally supports the first part of this stereotype, but fails to support the second part. 
B) Research generally supports the second part of this stereotype, but fails to support the first part. 
C) Research generally supports both parts of this stereotype. 
D) Research finds no support whatsoever for this stereotype. 
A) Research generally supports the first part of this stereotype, but fails to support the second part. 
B) Research generally supports the second part of this stereotype, but fails to support the first part. 
C) Research generally supports both parts of this stereotype. 
D) Research finds no support whatsoever for this stereotype.

Question 4

A(n)____ relationship is based on mutual love and concern, where people do things for one another without expecting to be repaid. ​

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocal 
B) communal 
C) exchange 
D) distributive 
A) reciprocal 
B) communal 
C) exchange 
D) distributive

Question 5

Ahmed is socially anxious and believes that no one would want to be friends with him. Because he believes he is unlovable, even when a relationship starts, he tries to keep the partner at a safe distance so as not to be hurt. Ahmed probably has a ____ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

A) secure 
B) preoccupied 
C) dismissing avoidant 
D) fearful avoidant 
A) secure 
B) preoccupied 
C) dismissing avoidant 
D) fearful avoidant

Question 6

Diamond ' s research regarding the attachment drive and the sex drive indicates that attachment  ____.

Accepted Answer

A) can promote sexual desire, and sexual intimacy can promote attachment 
B) can promote sexual desire, but sexual intimacy almost never promotes attachment 
C) almost never promotes sexual desire, but sexual intimacy can promote attachment 
D) almost never promotes sexual desire, and sexual intimacy almost never promotes attachment 
A) can promote sexual desire, and sexual intimacy can promote attachment 
B) can promote sexual desire, but sexual intimacy almost never promotes attachment 
C) almost never promotes sexual desire, but sexual intimacy can promote attachment 
D) almost never promotes sexual desire, and sexual intimacy almost never promotes attachment

Question 7

The _____ is the tendency of happy couples to attribute their partner's good acts to internal factors and bad acts to external factors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

In recent formulations of attachment theory, researchers have suggested that there is/are ____ dimension(s)to attachment and thus ____ different attachment styles.

Accepted Answer

A) just 1; just 1 
B) 2; 4 
C) 3; 9 
D) 4; 16 
A) just 1; just 1 
B) 2; 4 
C) 3; 9 
D) 4; 16

Question 9

Research suggests that, in order for a marriage to remain healthy, couples should sustain the levels of passionate love that they had during the first year of their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Andre really believes in himself and does not suffer much in the way of social anxiety. Yet, he has a hard time trusting his girlfriend (even though she has given him no reason for this). His girlfriend feels frustrated with the relationship, because Andre seems so aloof and far away. Andre probably has a ____ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

A) secure 
B) preoccupied 
C) dismissing avoidant 
D) fearful avoidant 
A) secure 
B) preoccupied 
C) dismissing avoidant 
D) fearful avoidant

Question 11

Which of the following stereotypes about gender differences in sexuality appears, in a general sense, to be true?

Accepted Answer

A) Men are more likely to separate love and sex than women are. 
B) The sexuality of men is more linked to culture than the sexuality of women. 
C) The sexuality of women is more natural and linked to natural impulses as compared to the sexuality of men. 
D) Men want more sex than women do. 
A) Men are more likely to separate love and sex than women are. 
B) The sexuality of men is more linked to culture than the sexuality of women. 
C) The sexuality of women is more natural and linked to natural impulses as compared to the sexuality of men. 
D) Men want more sex than women do.

Question 12

Roxanne and Paul have been married for nine years but have recently started having marital problems. Indeed, their relationship has taken a real downturn and seems to be in the process of deteriorating. Based on research, what is the likelihood of their relationship getting back on track?

Accepted Answer

A) Generally speaking, their relationship is unlikely to get back on track, as it is unusual for a couple to restore a healthy relationship once it has begun a downward spiral. 
B) Generally speaking, their relationship is still very likely to get back on track, as it is perfectly normal for couples to cycle in and out of "crisis periods." 
C) Their relationship is only likely to get back on track if they have children. 
D) Their relationship is only likely to get back on track if they enter therapy. 
A) Generally speaking, their relationship is unlikely to get back on track, as it is unusual for a couple to restore a healthy relationship once it has begun a downward spiral. 
B) Generally speaking, their relationship is still very likely to get back on track, as it is perfectly normal for couples to cycle in and out of "crisis periods." 
C) Their relationship is only likely to get back on track if they have children. 
D) Their relationship is only likely to get back on track if they enter therapy.

Question 13

The so-called double standard for women versus men-with respect to sexual behavior-is supported more by women than it is by men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When it comes to close interpersonal relations, ____ relationships tend to be more mature, and more indicative of long-term success, than ____ relationships. ​

Accepted Answer

A) exchange; distributive 
B) communal; exchange 
C) distributive; communal 
D) exchange; pragmatic 
A) exchange; distributive 
B) communal; exchange 
C) distributive; communal 
D) exchange; pragmatic

Question 15

Research on attachment styles, as first described by John Bowl with reference to children, identified ____ main types of attachments.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 12 
A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 12

Question 16

Pen and Tim, a gay couple, have been dating for several months. Pen finds out that Tim has been cheating on him. If Pen is like most people, then which of the following will have the biggest impact in terms of determining whether or not he becomes jealous?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether or not Pen thinks that he is similar to the person or people with whom Tim has been having the affair 
B) The number of people who know about the affair 
C) The number of times that Tim has cheated on Pen 
D) Whether or not Pen thinks that Tim will cheat again 
A) Whether or not Pen thinks that he is similar to the person or people with whom Tim has been having the affair 
B) The number of people who know about the affair 
C) The number of times that Tim has cheated on Pen 
D) Whether or not Pen thinks that Tim will cheat again

Question 17

Rachel is an accountant and her husband, Arnold, is a contractor. Arnold has had a number of sexual affairs during the course of their relationship, with men as well as women. Given the research on sexual jealousy, which of the following affairs-if she found out about it-would Rachel be most upset about? That is, which affair would she object to the MOST?

Accepted Answer

A) His affair with John, a successful male accountant 
B) His affair with Ned, a male college student studying accounting 
C) His affair with Sarah, a successful female accountant 
D) His affair with Gina, a female college student studying accounting 
A) His affair with John, a successful male accountant 
B) His affair with Ned, a male college student studying accounting 
C) His affair with Sarah, a successful female accountant 
D) His affair with Gina, a female college student studying accounting

Question 18

Research suggests that, compared to married people, single people ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) have sex more frequently 
B) are more likely to engage in sexual acts beyond simple genital intercourse 
C) report higher rates of orgasm 
D) have sex more frequently, are more likely to engage in sexual acts beyond simple genital intercourse, AND report higher rates of orgasm 
A) have sex more frequently 
B) are more likely to engage in sexual acts beyond simple genital intercourse 
C) report higher rates of orgasm 
D) have sex more frequently, are more likely to engage in sexual acts beyond simple genital intercourse, AND report higher rates of orgasm

Question 19

A person with a fearful avoidant attachment is ____ on anxiety and ____ on avoidance. ​

Accepted Answer

A) low; low 
B) low; high 
C) high; low 
D) high; high 
A) low; low 
B) low; high 
C) high; low 
D) high; high

Question 20

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is a theory about ____.

Accepted Answer

A) three different kinds of love-all on a romantic spectrum 
B) three different kinds of love-romantic as well as platonic 
C) three different ingredients, or factors, that are present in varying degrees in different love relationships 
D) three different paths that love relationships can take across time 
A) three different kinds of love-all on a romantic spectrum 
B) three different kinds of love-romantic as well as platonic 
C) three different ingredients, or factors, that are present in varying degrees in different love relationships 
D) three different paths that love relationships can take across time

Companionate love is characterized by high levels of phenylethylamine in the body.

The sexually arousing power of a new partner is called the Coolidge effect.

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature" and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

A(n)____ relationship is based on mutual love and concern, where people do things for one another without expecting to be repaid.

Ahmed is socially anxious and believes that no one would want to be friends with him. Because he believes he is unlovable, even when a relationship starts, he tries to keep the partner at a safe distance so as not to be hurt. Ahmed probably has a ____ attachment style.

Diamond ' s research regarding the attachment drive and the sex drive indicates that attachment ____.

The _____ is the tendency of happy couples to attribute their partner's good acts to internal factors and bad acts to external factors.

In recent formulations of attachment theory, researchers have suggested that there is/are dimension(s)to attachment and thus different attachment styles.

Research suggests that, in order for a marriage to remain healthy, couples should sustain the levels of passionate love that they had during the first year of their relationship.

Which of the following stereotypes about gender differences in sexuality appears, in a general sense, to be true?

Roxanne and Paul have been married for nine years but have recently started having marital problems. Indeed, their relationship has taken a real downturn and seems to be in the process of deteriorating. Based on research, what is the likelihood of their relationship getting back on track?

The so-called double standard for women versus men-with respect to sexual behavior-is supported more by women than it is by men.

When it comes to close interpersonal relations, relationships tend to be more mature, and more indicative of long-term success, than relationships.

Research on attachment styles, as first described by John Bowl with reference to children, identified ____ main types of attachments.

Pen and Tim, a gay couple, have been dating for several months. Pen finds out that Tim has been cheating on him. If Pen is like most people, then which of the following will have the biggest impact in terms of determining whether or not he becomes jealous?

Research suggests that, compared to married people, single people ____.

A person with a fearful avoidant attachment is on anxiety and on avoidance.

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is a theory about ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

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Exam 12: Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Companionate love is characterized by high levels of phenylethylamine in the body.

The sexually arousing power of a new partner is called the Coolidge effect.

Consider the common stereotype that views female sexuality as primarily influenced by "nature" and male sexuality as primarily influenced by "culture." What does the text say about this?

A(n)____ relationship is based on mutual love and concern, where people do things for one another without expecting to be repaid. ​

Ahmed is socially anxious and believes that no one would want to be friends with him. Because he believes he is unlovable, even when a relationship starts, he tries to keep the partner at a safe distance so as not to be hurt. Ahmed probably has a ____ attachment style.

Diamond ' s research regarding the attachment drive and the sex drive indicates that attachment ____.

The _____ is the tendency of happy couples to attribute their partner's good acts to internal factors and bad acts to external factors.

In recent formulations of attachment theory, researchers have suggested that there is/are ____ dimension(s)to attachment and thus ____ different attachment styles.

Research suggests that, in order for a marriage to remain healthy, couples should sustain the levels of passionate love that they had during the first year of their relationship.

Which of the following stereotypes about gender differences in sexuality appears, in a general sense, to be true?

Roxanne and Paul have been married for nine years but have recently started having marital problems. Indeed, their relationship has taken a real downturn and seems to be in the process of deteriorating. Based on research, what is the likelihood of their relationship getting back on track?

The so-called double standard for women versus men-with respect to sexual behavior-is supported more by women than it is by men.

When it comes to close interpersonal relations, ____ relationships tend to be more mature, and more indicative of long-term success, than ____ relationships. ​

Research on attachment styles, as first described by John Bowl with reference to children, identified ____ main types of attachments.

Pen and Tim, a gay couple, have been dating for several months. Pen finds out that Tim has been cheating on him. If Pen is like most people, then which of the following will have the biggest impact in terms of determining whether or not he becomes jealous?

Research suggests that, compared to married people, single people ____. ​

A person with a fearful avoidant attachment is ____ on anxiety and ____ on avoidance. ​

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is a theory about ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

Filters

A(n)____ relationship is based on mutual love and concern, where people do things for one another without expecting to be repaid.

In recent formulations of attachment theory, researchers have suggested that there is/are dimension(s)to attachment and thus different attachment styles.

When it comes to close interpersonal relations, relationships tend to be more mature, and more indicative of long-term success, than relationships.

Research suggests that, compared to married people, single people ____.

A person with a fearful avoidant attachment is on anxiety and on avoidance.