Question 1

People who meet through online dating sites are very likely to marry their online dating partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues,it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward

Accepted Answer

A) physically unattractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
B) physically unattractive others with similar attitudes. 
C) physically attractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
D) physically attractive others with similar attitudes. 
A) physically unattractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
B) physically unattractive others with similar attitudes. 
C) physically attractive others with dissimilar attitudes. 
D) physically attractive others with similar attitudes.

Question 3

According to the textbook,which one of the following is a major disadvantage of meeting someone online?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk of being cyber-stalked 
B) Risk of being lied to 
C) Disclosing too much,too quickly 
D) Falling in love with someone who lives out of town 
A) Risk of being cyber-stalked 
B) Risk of being lied to 
C) Disclosing too much,too quickly 
D) Falling in love with someone who lives out of town

Question 4

_________ love is a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) Romantic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Platonic 
A) Romantic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Platonic

Question 5

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Accepted Answer

A) platonic/intellectual love 
B) erotic love 
C) passionate love 
D) compulsive,i.e."bunny boiler" love 
A) platonic/intellectual love 
B) erotic love 
C) passionate love 
D) compulsive,i.e."bunny boiler" love

Question 6

Intimacy in Sternberg's triangular theory of love is the component of love that is key in beginning a love relationship because of the physical attraction and passion that it creates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the pairing of men and women,there is a tendency of

Accepted Answer

A) successful women to be paired with attractive men. 
B) successful women to be unable to find men. 
C) unattractive men to be paired with wealthy women. 
D) attractive women to be paired with wealthy men. 
A) successful women to be paired with attractive men. 
B) successful women to be unable to find men. 
C) unattractive men to be paired with wealthy women. 
D) attractive women to be paired with wealthy men.

Question 8

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a shift from passionate to companionate love. 
B) The passionate component of love becomes very important in long-lasting relationships. 
C) Companionate love keeps the relationship together early on and then passionate love takes over. 
D) There is a shift from liking to loving. 
A) There is a shift from passionate to companionate love. 
B) The passionate component of love becomes very important in long-lasting relationships. 
C) Companionate love keeps the relationship together early on and then passionate love takes over. 
D) There is a shift from liking to loving.

Question 9

According to reinforcement theory,which of the following is NOT likely to produce increased attraction between individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating ice-cream with the other person. 
B) Having a fight,then having the most incredible sex ever. 
C) Having a small fight,then mutually agreeing to forget it. 
D) Complimenting your partner on their clothes ten minutes before he/she gets splashed by a car. 
A) Eating ice-cream with the other person. 
B) Having a fight,then having the most incredible sex ever. 
C) Having a small fight,then mutually agreeing to forget it. 
D) Complimenting your partner on their clothes ten minutes before he/she gets splashed by a car.

Question 10

Worldwide,what kind of attributes are valued highly in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Worldwide, some of the attributes that a

Question 11

The transformation from passionate to companionate love usually takes place when the relationship is ______ old.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 4 months 
B) 6 to 30 months 
C) 2 to 5 years 
D) after 10 years 
A) 1 to 4 months 
B) 6 to 30 months 
C) 2 to 5 years 
D) after 10 years

Question 12

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which is the motivational or drive component of love?

Accepted Answer

A) Passion 
B) Intimacy 
C) Commitment 
D) Penetration 
A) Passion 
B) Intimacy 
C) Commitment 
D) Penetration

Question 13

Why is communication so important in building and maintaining a good and satisfying sexual relationship?

Accepted Answer

Communication is a fundamental aspect of

Question 14

Examples of collective cultures exist in such countries as China and Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The production of certain brain chemicals,such as oxytocin,triggered by passionate love contribute in the long run to the development of companionate love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the two components of the two-component theory of love described by Berscheid and Walster (1974)?

Accepted Answer

A) a state of physiological arousal and a state of dependency 
B) a secure attachment and a dependency 
C) a secure attachment and a state of physiological arousal 
D) a state of physiological arousal and an identification of the situation as "love" 
A) a state of physiological arousal and a state of dependency 
B) a secure attachment and a dependency 
C) a secure attachment and a state of physiological arousal 
D) a state of physiological arousal and an identification of the situation as "love"

People who meet through online dating sites are very likely to marry their online dating partner.

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues,it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward

According to the textbook,which one of the following is a major disadvantage of meeting someone online?

_________ love is a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship.

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Intimacy in Sternberg's triangular theory of love is the component of love that is key in beginning a love relationship because of the physical attraction and passion that it creates.

In the pairing of men and women,there is a tendency of

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

According to reinforcement theory,which of the following is NOT likely to produce increased attraction between individuals?

Worldwide,what kind of attributes are valued highly in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

The transformation from passionate to companionate love usually takes place when the relationship is ______ old.

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which is the motivational or drive component of love?

Why is communication so important in building and maintaining a good and satisfying sexual relationship?

Examples of collective cultures exist in such countries as China and Africa.

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

The production of certain brain chemicals,such as oxytocin,triggered by passionate love contribute in the long run to the development of companionate love.

What are the two components of the two-component theory of love described by Berscheid and Walster (1974)?

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People who meet through online dating sites are very likely to marry their online dating partner.

In a dating experiment conducted by Byrne and his colleagues,it was demonstrated that interpersonal attraction was greatest toward

According to the textbook,which one of the following is a major disadvantage of meeting someone online?

_________ love is a feeling of deep attachment and commitment to a person with whom one has an intimate relationship.

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Intimacy in Sternberg's triangular theory of love is the component of love that is key in beginning a love relationship because of the physical attraction and passion that it creates.

In the pairing of men and women,there is a tendency of

What happens to a romantic relationship if it lasts over time?

According to reinforcement theory,which of the following is NOT likely to produce increased attraction between individuals?

Worldwide,what kind of attributes are valued highly in a potential mate? Are there some differences among cultures? Discuss.

The transformation from passionate to companionate love usually takes place when the relationship is ______ old.

In Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which is the motivational or drive component of love?

Why is communication so important in building and maintaining a good and satisfying sexual relationship?

Examples of collective cultures exist in such countries as China and Africa.

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

The production of certain brain chemicals,such as oxytocin,triggered by passionate love contribute in the long run to the development of companionate love.

What are the two components of the two-component theory of love described by Berscheid and Walster (1974)?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle : Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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