Question 1

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of passion.

Accepted Answer

A)  ludus 
B)  eros 
C)  storge 
D)  passion 
A)  ludus 
B)  eros 
C)  storge 
D)  passion

Question 2

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same category as us in attractiveness as long as they reciprocate our interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  matching 
B)  dating 
C)  opposites attract 
D)  attractiveness 
A)  matching 
B)  dating 
C)  opposites attract 
D)  attractiveness

Question 3

Which Big Five trait has no association with any of Sternberg's dimensions of love?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introversion 
B)  Extraversion 
C)  Openness to experience 
D)  Neuroticism 
A)  Introversion 
B)  Extraversion 
C)  Openness to experience 
D)  Neuroticism

Question 4

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making efforts to notice and appreciate the kindnesses of our partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  tit-for-tat strategy 
B)  reciprocal strategy 
C)  plus system 
D)  emotional bank account 
A)  tit-for-tat strategy 
B)  reciprocal strategy 
C)  plus system 
D)  emotional bank account

Question 5

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him, although he has no intention of commitment. Which of Lee's love styles best characterizes this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eros 
B)  Ludus 
C)  Storge 
D)  Passion 
A)  Eros 
B)  Ludus 
C)  Storge 
D)  Passion

Question 6

From a physiological perspective, the decline in passionate love characteristic of many relationships has been attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  troubles in the relationship. 
B)  the need of greater neurochemicals to have the same feelings and the inability to create the increasing amounts. 
C)  the decrease in time available to spend with one's partner. 
D)  the increase in time together and decrease in fantasy-based perceptions. 
A)  troubles in the relationship. 
B)  the need of greater neurochemicals to have the same feelings and the inability to create the increasing amounts. 
C)  the decrease in time available to spend with one's partner. 
D)  the increase in time together and decrease in fantasy-based perceptions.

Question 7

The idea of passionate love dates back ________________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  2,000 
C)  3,000 
D)  4,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  2,000 
C)  3,000 
D)  4,000

Question 8

Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships, Lee focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary love styles only. 
B)  individual love styles. 
C)  the interactions between those involved. 
D)  intimacy, passion, and commitment. 
A)  secondary love styles only. 
B)  individual love styles. 
C)  the interactions between those involved. 
D)  intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 9

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  maintained 
D)  a decrease, then an increase in 
A)  increased 
B)  decreased 
C)  maintained 
D)  a decrease, then an increase in

Question 10

Mason is literally getting ready to marry the girl next door. He and Sierra grew up in the same neighborhood, and their parents were friends. The idea that we are attracted to individuals who live nearby is called the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  eros 
B)  association 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  proximity 
A)  eros 
B)  association 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  proximity

Question 11

__________ love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intimate 
B)  Companionate 
C)  Manic 
D)  Passionate 
A)  Intimate 
B)  Companionate 
C)  Manic 
D)  Passionate

Question 12

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.

Accepted Answer

A)  storge 
B)  pragma 
C)  mania 
D)  agape 
A)  storge 
B)  pragma 
C)  mania 
D)  agape

Question 13

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and intimacy with her. This is also known as __________ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate 
A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate

Question 14

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  With frustration and guilt 
B)  With understanding and acceptance as companionate love increases 
C)  With resentment 
D)  With understanding and acceptance as companionate love decreases 
A)  With frustration and guilt 
B)  With understanding and acceptance as companionate love increases 
C)  With resentment 
D)  With understanding and acceptance as companionate love decreases

Question 15

People who use Internet dating heavily tend to be those who

Accepted Answer

A)  work too much to go to bars. 
B)  have gone through a recent breakup. 
C)  spend all of their free time online. 
D)  are in major cities. 
A)  work too much to go to bars. 
B)  have gone through a recent breakup. 
C)  spend all of their free time online. 
D)  are in major cities.

Question 16

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving.

Accepted Answer

A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate 
A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate

Question 17

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ___________, physical, and cognitive aspects of love.

Accepted Answer

A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate 
A)  empty 
B)  emotional 
C)  romantic 
D)  passionate

Question 18

One successful way to begin a conflict discussion involves the use of I-language. According to Gottman, this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a soft startup. 
B)  a repair attempt. 
C)  self-soothing. 
D)  finding common groups. 
A)  a soft startup. 
B)  a repair attempt. 
C)  self-soothing. 
D)  finding common groups.

Question 19

Sammy has corresponded for six months with Maddie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000), what is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will live happily ever after. 
B)  Since they have corresponded longer than a month without meeting, they may deal with unrealistic expectations. 
C)  They will never meet. 
D)  One or both will move on to other partners. 
A)  They will live happily ever after. 
B)  Since they have corresponded longer than a month without meeting, they may deal with unrealistic expectations. 
C)  They will never meet. 
D)  One or both will move on to other partners.

Question 20

Conscientiousness is a strong predictor of

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy and commitment. 
B)  passion and commitment. 
C)  passion and intimacy. 
D)  intimacy, passion, and commitment. 
A)  intimacy and commitment. 
B)  passion and commitment. 
C)  passion and intimacy. 
D)  intimacy, passion, and commitment.

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of passion.

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same category as us in attractiveness as long as they reciprocate our interest.

Which Big Five trait has no association with any of Sternberg's dimensions of love?

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making efforts to notice and appreciate the kindnesses of our partner.

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him, although he has no intention of commitment. Which of Lee's love styles best characterizes this behavior?

From a physiological perspective, the decline in passionate love characteristic of many relationships has been attributed to

The idea of passionate love dates back ________________ years.

Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships, Lee focuses on

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.

Mason is literally getting ready to marry the girl next door. He and Sierra grew up in the same neighborhood, and their parents were friends. The idea that we are attracted to individuals who live nearby is called the ________ effect.

__________ love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner.

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and intimacy with her. This is also known as __________ love.

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?

People who use Internet dating heavily tend to be those who

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving.

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ___________, physical, and cognitive aspects of love.

One successful way to begin a conflict discussion involves the use of I-language. According to Gottman, this is called

Sammy has corresponded for six months with Maddie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000), what is the likely outcome?

Conscientiousness is a strong predictor of

Foundations of Human Relations

The Self in Human Relations

How Personality Influences Human Relations

Emotions, Stress, and Human Relations

The Role of Perception in Human Relations

Social Influence in Our Relations With Others

Prejudice: Foundations, Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

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Exam 11: Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships

According to Lee, _________ love focuses primarily on physical attraction and has a strong sense of passion.

According to the ____________ hypothesis, we tend to pursue others we think are in about the same category as us in attractiveness as long as they reciprocate our interest.

Which Big Five trait has no association with any of Sternberg's dimensions of love?

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making efforts to notice and appreciate the kindnesses of our partner.

Jeff takes pride in his ability to get women to fall for him, although he has no intention of commitment. Which of Lee's love styles best characterizes this behavior?

From a physiological perspective, the decline in passionate love characteristic of many relationships has been attributed to

The idea of passionate love dates back ________________ years.

Compared to Sternberg's perspective on love relationships, Lee focuses on

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.

Mason is literally getting ready to marry the girl next door. He and Sierra grew up in the same neighborhood, and their parents were friends. The idea that we are attracted to individuals who live nearby is called the ________ effect.

__________ love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner.

A(n) ___________ love style involves a deep abiding love that is passionate and selfless.

Xavier is committed to his relationship with Augusta even though he no longer feels passion and intimacy with her. This is also known as __________ love.

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?

People who use Internet dating heavily tend to be those who

By combining the primary elements of intimacy and passion, you get the ________ pattern of loving.

The three primary elements of intimacy, passion, and commitment are often thought of as the ___________, physical, and cognitive aspects of love.

One successful way to begin a conflict discussion involves the use of I-language. According to Gottman, this is called

Sammy has corresponded for six months with Maddie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000), what is the likely outcome?

Conscientiousness is a strong predictor of

Foundations of Human Relations

The Self in Human Relations

How Personality Influences Human Relations

Emotions, Stress, and Human Relations

The Role of Perception in Human Relations

Social Influence in Our Relations With Others

Prejudice: Foundations, Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

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