Exam 16: Interpersonal Belief Systems

Research generally reveals that securely attached men and women report higher levels of _______ in their relationships, whereas insecurely attached men and women report higher levels of _______ in their relationships.

One day you overhear two scientists talking. "I study adult attachment style," one of them says. What does he or she study, specifically?

Researchers have found a positive correlation between rejection sensitivity and which of the following?

Matt loves his partner very much and wants nothing more than to get close to her, but he worries that he will end up getting hurt if he starts to depend on her too much. As a result, he keeps himself at a distance and tries to limit how much intimacy they share. Which one of the following would best characterize Matt's adult attachment style?

Compared with non-rejection-sensitive individuals, rejection-sensitive men are _______ likely to engage in aggressive or coercive behaviors toward their dating partners, and rejection-sensitive women are _______ likely to remain in coercive or violent romantic relationship.

One day you overhear two scientists talking. "I study rejection sensitivity," one of them says. What does he or she study, specifically?

Regina has a preoccupied (insecure) attachment style. When her partner fails to introduce her as "my girlfriend" at a party they both attend, how is Regina likely to respond?

Amy prides herself on her self-reliance and her ability to live her life without needing anyone's help or support. She is extremely independent and would rather take care of herself than get involved with some needy, annoying person who will take up all of her time. Which one of the following would best characterize Amy's adult attachment style?

Attachment theorists and researchers generally agree that which of the following are the two dimensions underlying the four adult attachment styles?

Research on romantic beliefs generally reveals that . . .

"When I meet my true love, I'll know it instantly-it will happen at first sight." Research generally reveals that _______ are more likely than _______ to endorse this and other romantic beliefs.

One day you overhear two scientists talking. "I study romanticism," one of them says. What does he or she study, specifically?

"True love can overcome any obstacle." This statement reflects _______.

Researchers generally refer to the rich web of beliefs, expectations, attitudes, and assumptions about relationships that people develop over the course of their lifetimes as _______.

Compared to people with an insecure attachment style, people who possess a secure attachment style tend to . . .

Which one of the following interpersonal belief systems reflects a person's characteristic beliefs, attitudes, and expectations about the self, other people, and relationships?

Pat trusts her husband and relies on him for support and love. She is comfortable with the intimacy and closeness of their relationship and finds their marriage (indeed, she finds all of her close relationships) to be highly rewarding and positive. Which one of the following would best characterize Pat's adult attachment style?

People who have a(n) _______ attachment orientation are likely to respond with high levels of emotional distress to a partner's negative behavior, whereas those with a(n) _______ attachment orientation are likely to respond with indifference.

Joseph worries a great deal about his girlfriend leaving him and calls her constantly for reassurance about their relationship and to get her advice, help, and encouragement. Which one of the following would best characterize Joseph's adult attachment style?

Which one of the following describes the experiences of individuals who are high in rejection sensitivity?