Exam 4: Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

Xavier and Yolanda solve their conflicts by fighting until they can reach a conclusion that they both can accept.What does Gottman call this type of communication?

As soon as John and Alma started sleeping together, it became apparent that John knows much more about sex than Alma does.John should _______.

According to the textbook, acceptance of sexual myths and stereotypes can sabotage a relationship because they _______.

Which of the following is a form of emotional abuse?

According to the triangular theory of love, consummate love is made up of commitment and intimacy.

Jay regularly belittles, accuses, blames, insults, puts-down, and humiliates his partner.This type of behavior is considered _______ abusive.

In addition to their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, Notarius and Markman also emphasized that one of the most important attributes of successful relationships is _______.

According to the styles of love theory, storge love is characterized by _______.

Griselda and Gilberto are trying to communicate more effectively with each other when a problem arises.According to Notarius and Markman's five rules for enhancing intimate communication, which of the following is a technique they can use?

According to Gottman, _______ allows each partner to deny responsibility for the problems that are causing conflict.

People are more likely to become romantically involved with someone who possesses characteristics that are different from their own.

Couples in a healthy relationship isolate themselves from the rest of the world.

"Their eyes met across a crowded room" is an example of the _____ step of flirting.

Yelling, threatening, criticizing, and humiliating a partner in an intimate relationship are examples of emotional abuse.

Flirting communicates mutual sexual interest and commitment.

According to Gottman, couples that use _____ communication downplay conflicts they encounter.

One strategy that couples can use to maintain positive communication is to work on preventing any of the "four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse." Which of the following are the four horsemen?

A person's field of eligibles can change over time.

According to the styles of love theory, _____ lovers move rapidly from one relationship to another.

The _____refers to the idea that people tend to grow fonder of someone whom they spend more time around.