Exam 6: Love and Loving Relationships

James and Lily have a casual approach toward their relationship.They have several partners and are not possessive about each other.Their relationship is based on fun and lacks any emotional support.This is an example of a(n)________ style of love.

Andrew and Rachel believe that it was love at first sight when they met.Their relationship is characterized by a high degree of physical attraction and intense emotional desire.According to sociologist John Lee, Andrew and Rachel are ________ lovers.

Eric, a six month old baby, is looked after by his nanny while his mom is at work.His nanny is also responsible for other household chores and is often unable to give him sufficient time and attention.When his mother returns, Eric often tends to be unresponsive to his mother and ignores her.In this scenario, Eric is displaying the ________ infant-mother attachment style.

What is the biological perspective of love? Explain.

________ perspectives maintain that love is grounded in chemistry and evolution.

Which of the following theories propose that infants need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver, usually the mother, for normal social and emotional development?

Which of the following is a micro-level factor that affects love?

Which of the following is a criticism of the attachment theory?

A psychological state in which a person wants to obtain a sexual object that one does not now have, or to engage in sexual activity in which one is not now engaging, is referred to as ________.

Edward's mother met with an accident and was hospitalized.To take care of her, Jim took two weeks of leave from work and helped her recover.Which of the following components of love does this scenario demonstrate?

________ refers to marrying outside an acceptable group.

According to the biological perspective, which of the following is a reason why lovers may feel "high" or as if they are being swept away?

Anthony and Debby have been dating each other since the past one year.Over the year, their relationship has strengthened and Debby often confides in Anthony about her fears and insecurities.She trusts Anthony with her innermost thoughts and knows that he will not judge her.In this scenario, Debby and Anthony's relationship reflects ________ intimacy.

According to sociologist John Lee, which style of love is based on practical considerations such as compatibility?

Which component of love refers to a person's intention to remain in a relationship and work through problems?

According to Reiss's wheel theory of love, couples in the ________ stage of their relationship make mutual decisions and support each other's ambitions.

Trisha's husband was imprisoned for a period of 20 years.She visited him every week throughout the duration of his imprisonment and professed her love for him.Despite having several other suitors, she remained faithful to her husband.Trisha's love for her husband is an example of the ________ style of love.

Which of the following is true of sexual arousal?

________ refers to a pattern of threatening tactics used by a perpetrator that is unwanted and creates fear or emotional distress in the victim.

Kevin and Delilah share a relationship in which both are equally passionate and intimate with each other.However, their opinions on marriage and long-term commitment vary slightly.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Kevin and Delilah are "________."