Question 1

According to Sternberg,how is intimacy best described?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding in a loving relationship. 
B)  It is sparked by physical attraction and sexual desire driving a person to pursue a romantic relationship. 
C)  It is the short term decision to love someone and the long term decision to maintain that love. 
D)  It is one of the first elements to build in a relationship but also one of the first to fade as the relationship continues. 
A)  It involves feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding in a loving relationship. 
B)  It is sparked by physical attraction and sexual desire driving a person to pursue a romantic relationship. 
C)  It is the short term decision to love someone and the long term decision to maintain that love. 
D)  It is one of the first elements to build in a relationship but also one of the first to fade as the relationship continues.

Question 2

Michelle likes to do sweet and romantic things for her partner.In fact,she will often put her partner's needs above her own.Her partner's happiness is more important than her own.According to Lee,what is Michelle's love style?

Accepted Answer

A)  storge 
B)  agape 
C)  pragma 
D)  ludic 
A)  storge 
B)  agape 
C)  pragma 
D)  ludic

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Heterosexual men and women systematically underestimate the attractiveness of members of their own sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sixteen-month-old Latesha doesn't mind if her father leaves the room because she knows he will respond if she needs him.What style of attachment is Latesha most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant 
B)  loyal 
C)  secure 
D)  companionate 
A)  avoidant 
B)  loyal 
C)  secure 
D)  companionate

Question 6

When did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular?

Accepted Answer

A)  ancient Egypt 
B)  middle ages 
C)  nineteenth century 
D)  current generation 
A)  ancient Egypt 
B)  middle ages 
C)  nineteenth century 
D)  current generation

Question 7

Rick and Lindsey were on the same airplane during an emergency landing.They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane.Over the next four months they formed a long distance relationship.Lindsey says her heart races whenever she sees Rick.What theory of love best exemplifies this?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural reinforcement 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physiological arousal 
D)  evolutionary 
A)  behavioural reinforcement 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physiological arousal 
D)  evolutionary

Question 8

First identify and briefly define the different styles of attachment in childhood.Then discuss two examples of how they have been shown to impact the formation of intimacy in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

The different styles of attachment in ch

Question 9

According to recent research,what becomes stronger when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious commitment 
B)  financial well-being 
C)  immune functioning 
D)  cultural identity 
A)  religious commitment 
B)  financial well-being 
C)  immune functioning 
D)  cultural identity

Question 10

There is a strong correlation between a person's childhood attachment style and how he or she relates to future intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What was a significant problem with Davis Buss's methodology for studying attraction across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  His sample size was very small, thus not representative. 
B)  He only surveyed people who were married for his study. 
C)  He only surveyed people who identified as Christian. 
D)  He assumed all respondents were heterosexual. 
A)  His sample size was very small, thus not representative. 
B)  He only surveyed people who were married for his study. 
C)  He only surveyed people who identified as Christian. 
D)  He assumed all respondents were heterosexual.

Question 12

At what age is a child's attachment style typically established?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 years 
A)  3 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 years

Question 13

Which of Sternberg's types of love involves passion but not intimacy or commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  empty love 
B)  infatuation 
C)  fatuous love 
D)  consummate love 
A)  empty love 
B)  infatuation 
C)  fatuous love 
D)  consummate love

Question 14

Tess has enjoyed trying to seduce Sam over the past four months.She is also in several other relationships.What is the term for the type of love Tess is showing for Sam?

Accepted Answer

A)  eros 
B)  ludus 
C)  storge 
D)  mania 
A)  eros 
B)  ludus 
C)  storge 
D)  mania

Question 15

Erik says "Love is a shopping list.You go through life trying to find a partner who has all of the items on your list." According to Lee,what is Erik's love style?

Accepted Answer

A)  storge 
B)  agape 
C)  pragma 
D)  ludic 
A)  storge 
B)  agape 
C)  pragma 
D)  ludic

Question 16

When a person is in love,his or her body releases the drug phenylethylamine.Where else is this drug found?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  chocolate 
C)  heroine 
D)  breast milk 
A)  alcohol 
B)  chocolate 
C)  heroine 
D)  breast milk

Question 17

Passionate love is more valued in individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a term that identifies the group of people a person may be attracted to?

Accepted Answer

A)  love repertoire 
B)  attraction index 
C)  personality profile 
D)  field of eligible 
A)  love repertoire 
B)  attraction index 
C)  personality profile 
D)  field of eligible

Question 19

Folklore has sayings that "birds of a father flock together" and "opposites attract." Current research on attraction supports both sayings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to research,which of the following is strongly correlated with intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to compromise 
B)  the ability to show affection 
C)  the ability to self-disclose 
D)  the ability to be assertive 
A)  the ability to compromise 
B)  the ability to show affection 
C)  the ability to self-disclose 
D)  the ability to be assertive

According to Sternberg,how is intimacy best described?

Michelle likes to do sweet and romantic things for her partner.In fact,she will often put her partner's needs above her own.Her partner's happiness is more important than her own.According to Lee,what is Michelle's love style?

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

Heterosexual men and women systematically underestimate the attractiveness of members of their own sex.

Sixteen-month-old Latesha doesn't mind if her father leaves the room because she knows he will respond if she needs him.What style of attachment is Latesha most likely to have?

When did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular?

Rick and Lindsey were on the same airplane during an emergency landing.They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane.Over the next four months they formed a long distance relationship.Lindsey says her heart races whenever she sees Rick.What theory of love best exemplifies this?

First identify and briefly define the different styles of attachment in childhood.Then discuss two examples of how they have been shown to impact the formation of intimacy in adulthood.

According to recent research,what becomes stronger when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other?

There is a strong correlation between a person's childhood attachment style and how he or she relates to future intimate relationships.

What was a significant problem with Davis Buss's methodology for studying attraction across cultures?

At what age is a child's attachment style typically established?

Which of Sternberg's types of love involves passion but not intimacy or commitment?

Tess has enjoyed trying to seduce Sam over the past four months.She is also in several other relationships.What is the term for the type of love Tess is showing for Sam?

Erik says "Love is a shopping list.You go through life trying to find a partner who has all of the items on your list." According to Lee,what is Erik's love style?

When a person is in love,his or her body releases the drug phenylethylamine.Where else is this drug found?

Passionate love is more valued in individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures.

What is a term that identifies the group of people a person may be attracted to?

Folklore has sayings that "birds of a father flock together" and "opposites attract." Current research on attraction supports both sayings.

According to research,which of the following is strongly correlated with intimacy?

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Exam 12: Love and Intimacy

According to Sternberg,how is intimacy best described?

Michelle likes to do sweet and romantic things for her partner.In fact,she will often put her partner's needs above her own.Her partner's happiness is more important than her own.According to Lee,what is Michelle's love style?

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

Heterosexual men and women systematically underestimate the attractiveness of members of their own sex.

Sixteen-month-old Latesha doesn't mind if her father leaves the room because she knows he will respond if she needs him.What style of attachment is Latesha most likely to have?

When did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular?

Rick and Lindsey were on the same airplane during an emergency landing.They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane.Over the next four months they formed a long distance relationship.Lindsey says her heart races whenever she sees Rick.What theory of love best exemplifies this?

First identify and briefly define the different styles of attachment in childhood.Then discuss two examples of how they have been shown to impact the formation of intimacy in adulthood.

According to recent research,what becomes stronger when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other?

There is a strong correlation between a person's childhood attachment style and how he or she relates to future intimate relationships.

What was a significant problem with Davis Buss's methodology for studying attraction across cultures?

At what age is a child's attachment style typically established?

Which of Sternberg's types of love involves passion but not intimacy or commitment?

Tess has enjoyed trying to seduce Sam over the past four months.She is also in several other relationships.What is the term for the type of love Tess is showing for Sam?

Erik says "Love is a shopping list.You go through life trying to find a partner who has all of the items on your list." According to Lee,what is Erik's love style?

When a person is in love,his or her body releases the drug phenylethylamine.Where else is this drug found?

Passionate love is more valued in individualistic cultures than in collectivist cultures.

What is a term that identifies the group of people a person may be attracted to?

Folklore has sayings that "birds of a father flock together" and "opposites attract." Current research on attraction supports both sayings.

According to research,which of the following is strongly correlated with intimacy?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Communication and Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

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