Exam 4: Love, Intimacy, and Sexual Communication

In their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, what do Notarius and Markman mean by using the "speaker-listener tool" when discussing relationship problems?

One of the guidelines for sexual communication is know what you want in a relationship before becoming sexually involved.

When Oliver meets a new woman, he is extremely attentive, affectionate, and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly becomes bored and begins thinking of his next challenge.His behavior is an example of _______ love.

Only women are victims of relationship violence.

One of the goals of emotional abuse is to make the victim feel unworthy of being loved.

Stephanie has been married for five years.She and her husband enjoy intimacy and passion, but their relationship lacks a sense of commitment.According to the triangular theory of love, this couple is experiencing _______ love.

Being able to share private thoughts with a partner is an example of intimacy as defined by the triangular theory of love.

Normal jealousy stems from low self-esteem and overdependence in one or both partners.

For some people, the embarrassment of talking about explicit sexual topics is so great, especially when the topic under discussion relates to themselves, that they _______.

Research shows that attractiveness plays a key role in the early formation of a potential intimate relationship.

According to Gottman, the statement "I wish we could spend more time alone," is an example of contempt.

Bart is seeking a potential romantic partner who is between 25 and 35 years of age.All individuals who meet Bart's criteria are referred to as _______.

"Men are dominant" is an example of a _____.

According to Notarius and Markman's five rules for enhancing intimate communication, it is recommend that couples should _______.

Lucia was recently beaten by her partner.Her partner has asked for forgiveness, promises he will never hit her again, and bought her a present.This relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

Which of the following is the correct order in which the steps of flirting occur?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the three fundamental components of love are _______.

According to the triangular theory of love, which type of love is based on commitment only?

Which of the following types of violence is most common among relationships?

Which theory states that people follow individual psychological motifs in relating to a love partner?