Question 1

Which of the following is said to reflect developmental instability (DI)?

Accepted Answer

A) physical fitness 
B) visible symmetry 
C) fluctuating asymmetry 
D) Body Mass Index (BMI) 
A) physical fitness 
B) visible symmetry 
C) fluctuating asymmetry 
D) Body Mass Index (BMI)

Question 2

Jim is in a state of physiological arousal because his libido happens to be high at that particular time of the day.Further,he encounters an elderly woman while in this state of arousal.Given the cultural context of the United States,which of the following can be most likely predicted about Jim's response toward the elderly woman?

Accepted Answer

A) Jim would be attracted to her,and this attraction would then generalize to other elderly women. 
B) Jim would probably not be attracted to her because she would not be considered an appropriate love object. 
C) Jim would be more attracted to her if he were not aroused. 
D) Jim would be attracted to her,but would suppress these emotions as they are socially unacceptable. 
A) Jim would be attracted to her,and this attraction would then generalize to other elderly women. 
B) Jim would probably not be attracted to her because she would not be considered an appropriate love object. 
C) Jim would be more attracted to her if he were not aroused. 
D) Jim would be attracted to her,but would suppress these emotions as they are socially unacceptable.

Question 3

_____ love is a state of intense longing for union with the other person and of intense physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following chemicals is associated with euphoria and craving?

Accepted Answer

A) inhibin 
B) morphine 
C) estrogen 
D) dopamine 
A) inhibin 
B) morphine 
C) estrogen 
D) dopamine

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Apathetic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Empathetic 
A) Apathetic 
B) Companionate 
C) Passionate 
D) Empathetic

Question 6

After dating Trisha for six months,Harry realizes that he is in love with her.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,Harry's awareness reflects the component of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) commitment 
B) empathy 
C) ecstasy 
D) passion 
A) commitment 
B) empathy 
C) ecstasy 
D) passion

Question 7

When appraising jealous feelings,a constructive way to cope with them is to

Accepted Answer

A) maintain an emotional distance from the partner. 
B) attribute the feelings to the rival. 
C) discontinue the relationship until the feelings have been addressed. 
D) communicate effectively with the partner. 
A) maintain an emotional distance from the partner. 
B) attribute the feelings to the rival. 
C) discontinue the relationship until the feelings have been addressed. 
D) communicate effectively with the partner.

Question 8

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Accepted Answer

A) apathy 
B) withdrawal 
C) defensiveness 
D) retraction 
A) apathy 
B) withdrawal 
C) defensiveness 
D) retraction

Question 9

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions would be an expression of passion?

Accepted Answer

A) negotiating 
B) fighting 
C) kissing 
D) empathizing 
A) negotiating 
B) fighting 
C) kissing 
D) empathizing

Question 10

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

Accepted Answer

A) leptin 
B) dopamine 
C) morphine 
D) oxytocin 
A) leptin 
B) dopamine 
C) morphine 
D) oxytocin

Question 11

Which of the following is an effect of dopamine on the human body that is commonly experienced by people in the early stages of love?

Accepted Answer

A) a higher need for food 
B) an increased production of energy in the body 
C) the issue of scattered attention 
D) a higher need for sleep 
A) a higher need for food 
B) an increased production of energy in the body 
C) the issue of scattered attention 
D) a higher need for sleep

Question 12

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) It must have a physical dimension that is sexual. 
B) It must be reciprocal but need not necessarily be equal. 
C) It must essentially involve an equal sense of closeness between partners. 
D) It gets negatively affected by self-disclosure. 
A) It must have a physical dimension that is sexual. 
B) It must be reciprocal but need not necessarily be equal. 
C) It must essentially involve an equal sense of closeness between partners. 
D) It gets negatively affected by self-disclosure.

Question 13

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions is most likely to be an expression of the commitment component?

Accepted Answer

A) declaring one's feelings to the partner 
B) engaging in casual sex 
C) engaging in passionate sex talk 
D) disclosing non-personal information 
A) declaring one's feelings to the partner 
B) engaging in casual sex 
C) engaging in passionate sex talk 
D) disclosing non-personal information

Question 14

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a person's attach

Question 15

You are a psychologist who is going to measure the intimacy in a relationship.Which of the following statements would be an indicator of high intimacy in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) "My partner does not listen to me when I need to talk to someone." 
B) "I quite often confide very personal information to my partner." 
C) "I only feel close to my partner sometimes." 
D) "My relationship with my partner is not that important because I have many good friends." 
A) "My partner does not listen to me when I need to talk to someone." 
B) "I quite often confide very personal information to my partner." 
C) "I only feel close to my partner sometimes." 
D) "My relationship with my partner is not that important because I have many good friends."

Question 16

Kim and Joe get into a heated argument.Joe reacts by storming out of the room and slamming the door behind him.This situation is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Accepted Answer

A) apathy 
B) withdrawal 
C) defensiveness 
D) contempt 
A) apathy 
B) withdrawal 
C) defensiveness 
D) contempt

Question 17

Which of the following chemicals is related to interpersonal trust?

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) progesterone 
C) estrogen 
D) serotonin 
A) oxytocin 
B) progesterone 
C) estrogen 
D) serotonin

Question 18

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

Accepted Answer

A) In stable marriages,negative interactions dominated couple interactions. 
B) In stable marriages,there were no negative interactions. 
C) In stable marriages,there is more positive interaction than negative interaction. 
D) In stable marriages,there is equal number of positive and negative interactions. 
A) In stable marriages,negative interactions dominated couple interactions. 
B) In stable marriages,there were no negative interactions. 
C) In stable marriages,there is more positive interaction than negative interaction. 
D) In stable marriages,there is equal number of positive and negative interactions.

Question 19

In communication,_____ is what the listener thinks the speaker means.

Accepted Answer

A) effect 
B) impact 
C) intent 
D) idea 
A) effect 
B) impact 
C) intent 
D) idea

Question 20

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists Ellen Berscheid and

Which of the following is said to reflect developmental instability (DI)?

_____ love is a state of intense longing for union with the other person and of intense physiological arousal.

Which of the following chemicals is associated with euphoria and craving?

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

After dating Trisha for six months,Harry realizes that he is in love with her.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,Harry's awareness reflects the component of _____.

When appraising jealous feelings,a constructive way to cope with them is to

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions would be an expression of passion?

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

Which of the following is an effect of dopamine on the human body that is commonly experienced by people in the early stages of love?

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions is most likely to be an expression of the commitment component?

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

You are a psychologist who is going to measure the intimacy in a relationship.Which of the following statements would be an indicator of high intimacy in a relationship?

Kim and Joe get into a heated argument.Joe reacts by storming out of the room and slamming the door behind him.This situation is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Which of the following chemicals is related to interpersonal trust?

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

In communication,_____ is what the listener thinks the speaker means.

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

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Which of the following is said to reflect developmental instability (DI)?

_____ love is a state of intense longing for union with the other person and of intense physiological arousal.

Which of the following chemicals is associated with euphoria and craving?

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

After dating Trisha for six months,Harry realizes that he is in love with her.According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,Harry's awareness reflects the component of _____.

When appraising jealous feelings,a constructive way to cope with them is to

"You think I'm being selfish? When was the last time you did something nice for me?" This statement is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions would be an expression of passion?

Which of the following hormones is produced at orgasm?

Which of the following is an effect of dopamine on the human body that is commonly experienced by people in the early stages of love?

Which of the following is true about intimacy?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which of the following actions is most likely to be an expression of the commitment component?

Relate what we know about attachment styles to the problem of jealousy in a relationship.

You are a psychologist who is going to measure the intimacy in a relationship.Which of the following statements would be an indicator of high intimacy in a relationship?

Kim and Joe get into a heated argument.Joe reacts by storming out of the room and slamming the door behind him.This situation is an example of which of the following destructive patterns of interaction as identified by Gottman?

Which of the following chemicals is related to interpersonal trust?

Which of the following is a finding in Gottman's research on communication in marriages?

In communication,_____ is what the listener thinks the speaker means.

Briefly explain the two component theory of love.

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Gender and Sexuality

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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