Question 1

Which statement represents a principle that operates in the interpersonal marketplace of love and attraction?

Accepted Answer

A) The worth of a person is based primarily on their depth of character and not their physical attractiveness. 
B) Women's worth is based on physical beauty and men's upon economic success. 
C) Women's worth is based on economic success and men's upon physical looks. 
D) A person's worth,for men and women,is based primarily on their physical attractiveness. 
A) The worth of a person is based primarily on their depth of character and not their physical attractiveness. 
B) Women's worth is based on physical beauty and men's upon economic success. 
C) Women's worth is based on economic success and men's upon physical looks. 
D) A person's worth,for men and women,is based primarily on their physical attractiveness.

Question 2

Worldwide,what attributes are highly valued in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

In general, worldwide, there are certain

Question 3

One definition of intimacy described in your book emphasizes the need for which of the following components on intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) The relationship must have long-term commitment. 
B) Intimacy includes affective,cognitive and physical components. 
C) The relationship must be sexual. 
D) Intimacy does not necessarily have to include self-disclosure. 
A) The relationship must have long-term commitment. 
B) Intimacy includes affective,cognitive and physical components. 
C) The relationship must be sexual. 
D) Intimacy does not necessarily have to include self-disclosure.

Question 4

Because communication styles are so different between men and women it is almost impossible to hope for true communication on intimate parts of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in North American culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the ______________ story.

Accepted Answer

A) West Side 
B) garden 
C) business 
D) horror 
A) West Side 
B) garden 
C) business 
D) horror

Question 6

In which of the following societies would an individual be quite willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) India 
C) Mexico 
D) Japan 
A) Australia 
B) India 
C) Mexico 
D) Japan

Question 7

Sociobiological theory does NOT explain

Accepted Answer

A) what young men look for in a mate. 
B) same-sex attraction. 
C) cross-cultural attraction. 
D) what heterosexual couples look for in a partner. 
A) what young men look for in a mate. 
B) same-sex attraction. 
C) cross-cultural attraction. 
D) what heterosexual couples look for in a partner.

Question 8

The component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love that differentiates romantic love from other kinds of love is

Accepted Answer

A) intimacy 
B) passion 
C) decision or commitment 
D) obsession 
A) intimacy 
B) passion 
C) decision or commitment 
D) obsession

Question 9

Let's say that your society emphasizes passionate love as one of the reasons for marriage.You also will use such characteristics as physical attractiveness,similarity and wealth and resources to select a mate.What country do you most likely live in?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) China 
C) India 
D) Pakistan 
A) Canada 
B) China 
C) India 
D) Pakistan

Question 10

"Fearful lovers" have a sense of their own lovability but have negative expectations of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Researchers have adopted a standard definition of intimacy that fits directly with laypeople's understanding of the term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the "mere-exposure" effect,you should be most attracted to a good-looking person if

Accepted Answer

A) that person plays hard to get. 
B) that person lives across the hall from you. 
C) that person has somewhat different opinions from you. 
D) you see that person next to a much worse-looking individual. 
A) that person plays hard to get. 
B) that person lives across the hall from you. 
C) that person has somewhat different opinions from you. 
D) you see that person next to a much worse-looking individual.

Question 13

Jenna and Sam have been dating for three years.Jenna is constantly looking for reasons why Sam will end the relationship,tries to keep herself distant from Sam much of the time,and can't understand why Sam is in love.Jenna is MOST LIKELY a _____ lover according to the attachment theory of love.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Over time,the component in Sternberg's triangular theory of love which decreases quickest while the other two may remain the same or increase is intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which love reflects a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Romantic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Platonic 
A) Romantic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Platonic

Question 16

What are the three components of passionate love?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive,physical,and intimate 
B) cognitive,emotional,and behavioural 
C) sexual,physical,emotional 
D) sensual,emotional,behavioural 
A) cognitive,physical,and intimate 
B) cognitive,emotional,and behavioural 
C) sexual,physical,emotional 
D) sensual,emotional,behavioural

Question 17

One variation in how standards of beauty DIFFER across cultures was discussed in a study that indicated that Asian students (when compared with white and Hispanic students,)were INDIFFERENT to

Accepted Answer

A) indicators of sexual maturity (i.e.,facial narrowness). 
B) narrow hips. 
C) clear skin. 
D) bright eyes. 
A) indicators of sexual maturity (i.e.,facial narrowness). 
B) narrow hips. 
C) clear skin. 
D) bright eyes.

Question 18

The two phases of the emotional reaction of jealousy are

Accepted Answer

A) threat and the jealous flash 
B) anger and guilt 
C) the jealous flash and reappraisal 
D) emotional jealousy and sexual jealousy 
A) threat and the jealous flash 
B) anger and guilt 
C) the jealous flash and reappraisal 
D) emotional jealousy and sexual jealousy

Question 19

In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ________;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-interest;self-interest 
B) peer pressure;family pressure 
C) individual attitudes;group norms 
D) group attitudes;family attitudes 
A) self-interest;self-interest 
B) peer pressure;family pressure 
C) individual attitudes;group norms 
D) group attitudes;family attitudes

Question 20

Which emotion is characterized by increased blood pressure,heart rate,muscular tension and sweating palms?

Accepted Answer

A) fear 
B) anger 
C) excitement 
D) depends on the person's interpretation 
A) fear 
B) anger 
C) excitement 
D) depends on the person's interpretation

Which statement represents a principle that operates in the interpersonal marketplace of love and attraction?

Worldwide,what attributes are highly valued in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

One definition of intimacy described in your book emphasizes the need for which of the following components on intimacy?

Because communication styles are so different between men and women it is almost impossible to hope for true communication on intimate parts of life.

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in North American culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the ______________ story.

In which of the following societies would an individual be quite willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

Sociobiological theory does NOT explain

The component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love that differentiates romantic love from other kinds of love is

Let's say that your society emphasizes passionate love as one of the reasons for marriage.You also will use such characteristics as physical attractiveness,similarity and wealth and resources to select a mate.What country do you most likely live in?

"Fearful lovers" have a sense of their own lovability but have negative expectations of other people.

Researchers have adopted a standard definition of intimacy that fits directly with laypeople's understanding of the term.

According to the "mere-exposure" effect,you should be most attracted to a good-looking person if

Jenna and Sam have been dating for three years.Jenna is constantly looking for reasons why Sam will end the relationship,tries to keep herself distant from Sam much of the time,and can't understand why Sam is in love.Jenna is MOST LIKELY a _____ lover according to the attachment theory of love.

Over time,the component in Sternberg's triangular theory of love which decreases quickest while the other two may remain the same or increase is intimacy.

Which love reflects a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship?

What are the three components of passionate love?

One variation in how standards of beauty DIFFER across cultures was discussed in a study that indicated that Asian students (when compared with white and Hispanic students,)were INDIFFERENT to

The two phases of the emotional reaction of jealousy are

In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______.

Which emotion is characterized by increased blood pressure,heart rate,muscular tension and sweating palms?

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Exam 12: Attraction, Love, and Communication

Which statement represents a principle that operates in the interpersonal marketplace of love and attraction?

Worldwide,what attributes are highly valued in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

One definition of intimacy described in your book emphasizes the need for which of the following components on intimacy?

Because communication styles are so different between men and women it is almost impossible to hope for true communication on intimate parts of life.

Sternberg has identified several categories of love stories found in North American culture.The love story that is associated with high satisfaction in the love relationship is the ______________ story.

In which of the following societies would an individual be quite willing to marry someone whom they do not love?

Sociobiological theory does NOT explain

The component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love that differentiates romantic love from other kinds of love is

Let's say that your society emphasizes passionate love as one of the reasons for marriage.You also will use such characteristics as physical attractiveness,similarity and wealth and resources to select a mate.What country do you most likely live in?

"Fearful lovers" have a sense of their own lovability but have negative expectations of other people.

Researchers have adopted a standard definition of intimacy that fits directly with laypeople's understanding of the term.

According to the "mere-exposure" effect,you should be most attracted to a good-looking person if

Jenna and Sam have been dating for three years.Jenna is constantly looking for reasons why Sam will end the relationship,tries to keep herself distant from Sam much of the time,and can't understand why Sam is in love.Jenna is MOST LIKELY a _____ lover according to the attachment theory of love.

Over time,the component in Sternberg's triangular theory of love which decreases quickest while the other two may remain the same or increase is intimacy.

Which love reflects a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship?

What are the three components of passionate love?

One variation in how standards of beauty DIFFER across cultures was discussed in a study that indicated that Asian students (when compared with white and Hispanic students,)were INDIFFERENT to

The two phases of the emotional reaction of jealousy are

In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ________;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______________.

Which emotion is characterized by increased blood pressure,heart rate,muscular tension and sweating palms?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual

Variations in Sexual Behaviour

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexuality Education

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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In individualistic cultures,behaviour is regulated by ;in collectivist cultures,behaviour is regulated by _______.