Chat with AIExam 12: Attraction, Relationships, and Love
Briefly explain how a) attachment style, b) level of commitment, c) idealization of partner and relationship, and d) beliefs about relationships all relate to constructive accommodation.
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Verifieda) Securely attached individuals accommodate more positively than individuals with other attachment styles. In addition, securely attached individuals are less likely to experience jealousy. In contrast, partners with fearful or preoccupied attachment tend to deal with conflict by responding with outbursts of negative emotion and even violence, and they interpret negative behaviors in a relationship-threatening way. Dismissing individuals tend to be more distant and nonsupportive, and react to discussions of relationship-threatening behavior with relationship-threatening behavior of their own. b) Committed partners are more likely to forgive their partners and to engage in constructive accommodation than less committed partners. c) Individuals who hold more positive illusions of their partner or of their relationship in general, report less overt conflict and fewer destructive ways of handling conflicts. d) In contrast to people who believe that they are destined to be with a particular person, those who view relationships as achieved (i.e., that must be worked on to succeed), are more likely to constructively discuss relationship conflict with their partners.
Which of the following findings from research on attachment styles is FALSE?
(35) VerifiedC
Ed is an emotional and aggressive person and he is worried that he will physically hurt his girlfriend if she angers him. Based on the study by Finkel and others (2009), what should Ed do to decrease the likelihood of harming his girlfriend?
(33) VerifiedD
Women terminate heterosexual relationships more often than men do.
(35) Erin and Marc have been married for 2 years. Assuming that Erin and Marc are a typical couple, which of the following factors is Marc most likely to say is a threat to their relationship?
(33) According to the study by Festinger, Schachter and Back (1950) of residents in a married-student housing complex, with whom were individuals most likely to be friends?
(38) Which of the following statements about attractiveness is TRUE?
(34) Tony often says that his wife, Jackie, completes him. As a couple, Tony and Jackie think of themselves as inextricably linked parts of a whole, therefore they are high in ________ interdependence.
(34) According to evolutionary theory, with whom is Will most likely to want a long-term relationship?
(35) Neil has a dismissing attachment style and John has a fearful attachment style. How are these two attachment styles similar and how are they different?
(33) Paula and Pete are interested in meeting new people so both decide to write a personal ad. Paula is looking for a one-night stand and Pete is looking for a long-term relationship. Based on the research described in the text, what characteristics should each be looking for in their partner? Write a personal ad for each person that reflects these preferences. Next, imagine that both Paula and Pete decide to give speed dating a try. Briefly describe one relevant study that sheds light on which part
(26) According to the text, what is one of the biggest challenges of studying real relationships?
(28) Who is LEAST likely to deal with relationship conflict in constructive ways?
(39) How is loneliness different from being alone? How can people constructively respond to feelings of loneliness?
(30) Explain how perceptions of attractiveness are influenced by 2 biological factors and 2 experiential factors.
(26) Compared to those who meet offline, couples who meet online are less likely to divorce.
(34) Individuals who lose a spouse are at most risk for serious health problems if:
(31) Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of close relationships?
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