Exam 13: Attraction, Love, and Communication

What are some of the functions that is served nonverbal communication?

What is communication privacy management theory? What are pros and cons disclosing private information in a relationship?

The "what is beautiful is good" stereotype is known as the _____.

_____ bonds individuals emotionally through intimacy and physically through passionate arousal.

_____ lovers seek compatibility and choose partners who are similar to themselves.

Which of the following is an effective method of improving communication?

The theory of _____ states that we tend to be more attracted to people who share characteristics such as attachment style,political and religious attitudes,socioeconomic status,level of education,and intelligence.

_____ is the complete form of love and represents an ideal relationship.

According to Lee's styles of love,which of the following types of lovers love without expecting to receive anything in return?

Offering encouragement and showing appreciation are examples of emotion work in relationships.

Which of the following attachment styles is characterized by a person who has a negative view of self and a positive view of others?

_____ refers to a theory developed by Ainsworth that helps to explain how we bond with caregivers during infancy and childhood.

Tiffany believes that love should be as it is in the movies.She thinks that her ideal mate is someone with whom she feels an immediate physical chemistry.She believes that her marriage will be one big,lasting honeymoon.Which of the following love styles characterizes Tiffany?

According to John Gottman,which of the following types of couples resolve conflicts through calm discussion and compromise?

Tim is often called a "player" by his friends because he never stays with one lover for long.His relationship history is full of one night stands and short torrid affairs,until he moves on to his next conquest.Identify the type love style that best characterizes Tim.

Martin admits that one of the things that attracted him to his wife Janice was their shared religious devotion.They are both active members of their church.In addition,they are both quiet people who prefer spending time at home with their kids,and helping their small community.Martin and Janice's relationship illustrates which of the following ideals?

Romantic love is theorized to be the type of love associated with the "perfect couple".

Which of the following relationship styles is characterized by people who have a positive view of self and a negative view of others?

According to John Gottman,which mode of ineffective communication includes insults,name-calling,and hostile humor? What is the effect of this kind of communication on a relationship?

Which of the following love styles is a combination of eros and ludos?