Exam 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance

25-year-old Jennifer was in trouble again.She had been using drugs for about a year, which had resulted in her lying to her parents.All of her parents' friends told them to "cut her loose" and let her feel the consequences of her actions.However, her parents always welcomed her into their home and offered any assistance they could.Jennifer's father even picked her up from the police station once and didn't even seem angry on the ride home.The love Jennifer's parents feel for her would be considered

Al and Frank have been in a romantic relationship for about two months.Al has been plagued with low self-esteem; he craves attention and is obsessed with his relationship with Frank.Frank, on the other hand, sees the relationship as something of a game.He enjoys his time with Al, but he is not obsessed with the sexual aspect of that relationship.Frank may be quite willing to end the relationship if he sees it as no longer mutually satisfying or fun.Al and Frank most likely exhibit which two love styles?

Explain the difference(s)between friendship-based intimacy and passion-based intimacy.

When two people have a relationship based on feelings of warmth, understanding, and emotional connection, this is known as

Men tend to act less interpersonally competitive in their friendships with women, but women's competitiveness increases in their friendships with males.

Alice and Alma are in their late 60s and have been friends for a number of years.They are more likely to enjoy relational satisfaction and experience less relational conflict.

Harriet and Russ were in their late 40s.Neither had been married before, and they had always said that if they weren't married by age 50 they would marry each other.They came from similar backgrounds and enjoyed each other's company.Neither wanted to go through life unmarried, so marrying just seemed like a good idea.Which of the following types of love characterizes their relationship?

In the triangular theory of love, romantic love is passion plus intimacy.

Exploring values, negotiating new relationships with family members, discovering romantic and sexual opportunities, becoming more other-oriented, and seeking increased intimacy are all associated with

The triangular theory of love posits that all loving relationships can be described according to three dimensions: intimacy, compatibility, and passion.

Identify and briefly define the six types of love established by sociologist John Alan Lee that are found in both romantic and nonromantic relationships.

Compared to a ludus type of love, storge love usually develops over a longer period of time.

Describe the five sometimes overlapping stages of childhood friendships.

Explain the triangular theory of love put forth by psychologist Robert Sternberg.

Miguel and Maria have been married for several years.Maria has been coming home from work and complaining bitterly about the new boss and all the changes that are going on.Miguel is getting a little tired of hearing her complaints but knows that Maria really needs to let off some steam.So instead of telling her to quit, he gives her a hug, asks her to sit down, and tell him all about it.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is Miguel employing?

"Friends with benefits" are characterized by which of the following?

Approachability cues indicate that a person either wishes to be left alone or wishes to be approached.

Desiree and Jorg have been dating for several months.One night while watching TV, Desiree turns to Jorg and says, "Jorg, we've been dating for a while now.I'm wondering if we have a future together." Jorg responds, "I certainly hope so.I've been wondering myself if we might want to make our relationship more formal." Desiree says, "What did you have in mind?" Jorg says, "Well, since you are a freshman and I know how important your education is to your parents, I don't think an engagement is right just now.But I would like us to commit to dating each other exclusively." Desiree says, "That was kind of my thinking, too." What strategy for escalating or maintaining a relationship are they employing?

What are the four skills and strategies used primarily to initiate a relationship? Give an example.

Molly uses nonverbal cues, such as smiling and leaning toward Brutus whenever she sees him.She also uses verbal cues, such as saying his name, asking how he is doing, and so on.Molly is employing affinity-seeking strategies.