Exam 4: Intimate Relationships

According to Gottman,couples that use _______ communication resolve conflicts through calm discussion and compromise.

For some people,the embarrassment of talking about explicit sexual topics is so great,especially when the topic under discussion relates to themselves,that they _______.

According to the styles of love theory,storge love is characterized by _______.

When a man and a woman are flirting with each other,it's usually the woman who _______.

According to the triangular theory of love,which type of love is based on commitment only?

In addition to their five rules for enhancing intimate communication,Notarius and Markman also emphasized that one of the most important attributes of successful relationships is _______.

According to the textbook,acceptance of sexual myths and stereotypes can sabotage a relationship because they _______.

Which theory states that people follow individual psychological motifs in relating to a love partner?

The most serious outcome of a controlling relationship is ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a potential abuser?

While talking,Ken and Louis periodically turn toward to each other.Ken and Louis are in the _______ stage of flirting.

Which of the following statement about flirting behaviors is true?

Ana is a 25-year-old unmarried female.If living during the 1700s,Ana would _______.

Ophelia left her abuser a few weeks ago but decided to give the relationship a second chance.According to the textbook,which of the following is a possible outcome of Ophelia's return?

Matt has started to become physically violent and hit his partner Natalia.Their relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

According to Gottman,_______ is the result of blaming an unmet need on one's partner.

Georgina is extremely controlling and requires her partner to call her every hour to report her whereabouts.Based on the information from the textbook,Georgina _______.

Griselda and Gilberto are trying to communicate more effectively with each other when a problem arises.According to Notarius and Markman's five rules for enhancing intimate communication,which of the following is a technique they can use?

While attending a conference,Morris meets Noemi,and they immediately become lovers.Although they feel very passionate about each other,their relationship may not last very long.This is an example of which style of love?

Zora and Anthony insult each other to the point that their interactions are abusive.According to Gottman,Zora and Anthony use _______ as their main communication style.