Exam 7: Love and Intimacy

What did Robert Sternberg's research propose?

Folklore has sayings that "birds of a feather flock together" and "opposites attract," and current research on attraction supports both sayings.

Provide an example either from your own experience or from research that illustrates each of the following perspectives on love: evolutionary, behavioral reinforcement, cognitive, and physiological arousal.

Brian and Ann have been married for over 20 years and they describe their feelings for each other as intimate, trusting, loyal, and romantic. What term best describes their love?

According to Sternberg's research, what is "passion"?

Discuss three ways in which culture differences may impact patterns of intimacy.

When asked to describe his relationship with his partner, Jason says he knew it was love at first sight and that he loves to close his eyes and sensethe touch and smell of his lover. According to Lee what is Jason's love style?

When it comes to choosing an ideal mate, what does the most current research show?

Which theory of love suggests that we are likely to fall in love with people whom we think have positive traits that will later be passed on to our children?

What have love researchers determined about the role of one's mother and father in the development of healthy, intimate relationships?

One's culture has a more powerful impact on love beliefs than one's gender.

Being in love can produce a sense of ecstasy, euphoria, and a feeling of well-being, much like a powerful drug.

What was one example given in the text for how a couple's score on Rubin's love scale correlates with their behavior?

According to your text, what is one of the most reliable predictors of whom a person will date?

Lott and Lott found that children who were rewarded continually by their teachers came to like their classmates more than children who were not rewarded. What theory of love does this research finding reflect?