Question 1

Why is the hormone oxytocin believed to be important in parent-infant relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin has been linked to improved relationships between mothers and fathers which helps the infant. 
B)  Oxytocin has been linked to increased excitement in mothers which encourages bonding behaviors. 
C)  Oxytocin has been linked to increased physiological arousal in mothers which encourages bonding behaviors. 
D)  Oxytocin has been linked to feeling calm and connected with the infant which encourages bonding behaviors. 
A)  Oxytocin has been linked to improved relationships between mothers and fathers which helps the infant. 
B)  Oxytocin has been linked to increased excitement in mothers which encourages bonding behaviors. 
C)  Oxytocin has been linked to increased physiological arousal in mothers which encourages bonding behaviors. 
D)  Oxytocin has been linked to feeling calm and connected with the infant which encourages bonding behaviors.

Question 2

Describe Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

What characteristic distinguishes a fearful-avoidant attachment style from a dismissive attachment style?

Accepted Answer

A)  The level of interpersonal trust 
B)  The level of self-esteem 
C)  The level of self-confidence 
D)  The level of both self-esteem and interpersonal trust 
A)  The level of interpersonal trust 
B)  The level of self-esteem 
C)  The level of self-confidence 
D)  The level of both self-esteem and interpersonal trust

Question 4

Recent research by Vasey and Vanderlann (2010)suggests that male same-sex attraction can be explained by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  mere exposure 
B)  the matching hypothesis 
C)  the kin selection hypothesis 
D)  same-sex attraction hypothesis 
A)  mere exposure 
B)  the matching hypothesis 
C)  the kin selection hypothesis 
D)  same-sex attraction hypothesis

Question 5

The triangular theory of love was developed by which of the following psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  John Bowlby 
B)  Robert Stemberg 
C)  John Gottman 
D)  Mary Ainsworth 
A)  John Bowlby 
B)  Robert Stemberg 
C)  John Gottman 
D)  Mary Ainsworth

Question 6

Proximity is necessary for interaction to occur,and interaction is necessary for attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define 'need for affiliation.'

Accepted Answer

The 'need for affiliation' refers to an

Question 8

Is there research evidence to support the familiar saying 'opposites attract'? Provide evidence from your textbook to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

According to Gottman,men are more likely than woman to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  stonewalling 
B)  contempt 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness and contempt 
A)  stonewalling 
B)  contempt 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness and contempt

Question 10

________ states that similarity does not actually have any effect on attraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  The matching hypothesis 
B)  Proportion of similarity 
C)  Reciprocity 
D)  The repulsion hypothesis 
A)  The matching hypothesis 
B)  Proportion of similarity 
C)  Reciprocity 
D)  The repulsion hypothesis

Why is the hormone oxytocin believed to be important in parent-infant relationships?

Describe Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

What characteristic distinguishes a fearful-avoidant attachment style from a dismissive attachment style?

Recent research by Vasey and Vanderlann (2010)suggests that male same-sex attraction can be explained by which of the following?

The triangular theory of love was developed by which of the following psychologists?

Proximity is necessary for interaction to occur,and interaction is necessary for attraction.

Define 'need for affiliation.'

Is there research evidence to support the familiar saying 'opposites attract'? Provide evidence from your textbook to support your answer.

According to Gottman,men are more likely than woman to use:

________ states that similarity does not actually have any effect on attraction.

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Exam 12: Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Why is the hormone oxytocin believed to be important in parent-infant relationships?

Describe Sternberg's triangular theory of love.

What characteristic distinguishes a fearful-avoidant attachment style from a dismissive attachment style?

Recent research by Vasey and Vanderlann (2010)suggests that male same-sex attraction can be explained by which of the following?

The triangular theory of love was developed by which of the following psychologists?

Proximity is necessary for interaction to occur,and interaction is necessary for attraction.

Define 'need for affiliation.'

Is there research evidence to support the familiar saying 'opposites attract'? Provide evidence from your textbook to support your answer.

According to Gottman,men are more likely than woman to use:

________ states that similarity does not actually have any effect on attraction.

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

The Power of the Group

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

Filters