Exam 13: Attraction, Love, and Communication

_____ refers to the idea that opposites attract,that individuals are attracted to what's different in others.

The _____ suggests that the more similar two individuals are,the greater the attraction between them will be.

What is a difference between complaint and criticism? Which can be detrimental to a relationship and why?

_____ lovers are those who see love as a game and are more interested in quantity than quality of relationships.

Which of the following attachment styles is associated with a wide variety of positive relationship characteristics?

_____ refers to one component of the triangular theory of love that consists of the feelings and desires that lead to romance,physical attraction,and sexual consummation.

Reminding your partner that you admire,respect,and empathize with him or her even though you may not agree with your partner's perspective,is an example of what John Gottman calls _____.

Tina and Derek are in couple's therapy where Tina complains to the therapist that Derek does not listen to her.It often makes her feel that he simply does not care about her.What are some of the strategies that Derek can use to become a better listener?

Julio and Maria have only had a handful of fights in their five years of marriage.Usually they are happy to leave their disagreements unresolved and focus on their similarities.According to John Gottman,which of the following communication styles do Julio and Maria have?

Bart and Bertha say that the growth of their romantic relationship was a gradual process.They were initially best friends who eventually fell in love.According to Lee,which of the following love styles characterizes Bart and Bertha's relationship?

Which of the following involves attacking someone's personality or character rather than a specific behavior or event?

Stonewalling is a characteristic of effective communication.

According to the triangular theory of love,which of the following kinds of love does NOT the component of sexual desire?

Alan wants to find a partner who is compatible with him.Although he agrees that romantic attraction is important,he places a higher value on the practicality of the relationship.He wants a partner who his family approves of;someone who is willing stay at home and take care of his family while he goes to work.Identify the type of love style that characterizes Alan.

The absence of all three of Sternberg's components of love is known as empty love.

_____ lovers approach their relationships in a business-like fashion and look for partners with whom they can share common goals.

Sexual scripts connect personalities and bodies to what culture has taught people to perceive and respond to as sexy.

Due to the high sexual charge and extreme passion,eros relationships tend to burn out quickly because the passion and sexuality cannot be maintained.

Which of the following refers to the intention to insult and psychologically abuse someone?

_____ refers to a theory that individuals develop scripts for sexual roles and behavior that incorporate the sexual rules of their culture.