Exam 4: Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

While talking, Ken and Louis periodically turn toward to each other.Ken and Louis are in the _______ stage of flirting.

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner.According to the text, what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

Violet and Vicky have a relationship that possesses intimacy, passion, and commitment.According to the triangular theory of love, what type of love includes these components?

Statistics show that _______ of all women who are murdered are killed by their male partners.

_______ jealousy is based on a real threat to the relationship.

Ophelia left her abuser a few weeks ago but decided to give the relationship a second chance.According to the textbook, which of the following is a possible outcome of Ophelia's returning to the abuser?

Pauline strives to give her partner whatever he wants without the expectation of receiving anything in return.According to the styles of love theory, Pauline is engaging in _______ love.

Withholding information, sex, and/or help from a partner, as well as excessive jealousy, are examples of behaviors that can be characterized as _____ abuse.

Beatrice becomes unresponsive and withdraws during disputes with her partner.According to Gottman, this is an example of _______.

Which of the following is one of Markman, Stanley, and Bloomberg's "five keys" to understanding intimate communication?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a potential abuser?

Which of the following describes Gottman's conflict-avoiding communication style?

Revealing sexual needs and desires to a partner is an example of sexual self-disclosure.

Having criteria of wanting a partner who is a professional, earns over $50,000 a year, and has never been married is an example of a _____.

According to Gottman, it is _______ that determines the happiness and success of a relationship.

According to Gottman, complaining is _______.

When a man and a woman are flirting with each other, it's usually the woman who _______.

Reciprocity of attraction may help explain why individuals with poor self-esteem have trouble forming lasting romantic relationships.

According to the styles of love theory, what is mania love?

Explain the terms matching hypothesis, proximity effect, and mere exposure effect.Discuss the ways in which each of these concepts pertains to the mate selection process.