Question 1

According to Sternberg,the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as __________ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  consummate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  infatuated 
D)  romantic 
A)  consummate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  infatuated 
D)  romantic

Question 2

Which of the following would be described as a stable and positive emotional bond that is marked by caring,intimacy,supportiveness,and understanding?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual absorption 
B)  secure attachment 
C)  consummate attachment 
D)  ambivalent attachment 
A)  mutual absorption 
B)  secure attachment 
C)  consummate attachment 
D)  ambivalent attachment

Question 3

The fact that we tend to remain in relationships only as long as the rewards outweigh the effort and irritation they cause is summarized by the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  proxemics 
B)  gain-loss 
C)  social exchange 
D)  social conformity 
A)  proxemics 
B)  gain-loss 
C)  social exchange 
D)  social conformity

Question 4

Because of their higher testosterone levels,men are more likely engage in physical aggression than women.This fact supports which theory of aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic 
B)  biological 
C)  social learning 
D)  ethological 
A)  humanistic 
B)  biological 
C)  social learning 
D)  ethological

Question 5

Which of the following creates our mental models about affectionate relationships with these models being the blueprint for how we form,maintain,and break bonds of love and affection?

Accepted Answer

A)  chance conditioning 
B)  our temperamental qualities 
C)  our logical, reflective thinking processes 
D)  early attachment experiences 
A)  chance conditioning 
B)  our temperamental qualities 
C)  our logical, reflective thinking processes 
D)  early attachment experiences

Question 6

Regarding the experiment in which smoke was blown into a room,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The results of the experiment lend support to the idea that people in crowds usually keep their eyes to themselves. 
B)  The students working in groups initially kept their eyes on their questionnaires and avoided looking at the smoke. 
C)  When the students working in groups noticed the smoke, they looked to other people for clues as to what was happening. 
D)  The students working alone in the room were more likely to wait before responding to the smoke. 
A)  The results of the experiment lend support to the idea that people in crowds usually keep their eyes to themselves. 
B)  The students working in groups initially kept their eyes on their questionnaires and avoided looking at the smoke. 
C)  When the students working in groups noticed the smoke, they looked to other people for clues as to what was happening. 
D)  The students working alone in the room were more likely to wait before responding to the smoke.

Question 7

Rusty is an eight-year-old,who deals with everyday situations using aggression.He regularly calls his fellow classmates names,teases and insults them as well as pushing them out of his way on the playground.Rusty is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  bullying. 
B)  excessive assertiveness. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  intergroup conflict. 
A)  bullying. 
B)  excessive assertiveness. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  intergroup conflict.

Question 8

Intimacy refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of connectedness and affection for another person. 
B)  deep emotional and/or sexual feelings for another person. 
C)  the determination to stay in a long-term relationship with another person. 
D)  the nearly exclusive attention lovers give to one another. 
A)  feelings of connectedness and affection for another person. 
B)  deep emotional and/or sexual feelings for another person. 
C)  the determination to stay in a long-term relationship with another person. 
D)  the nearly exclusive attention lovers give to one another.

Question 9

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,liking involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these.

Question 10

Regarding bullying,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon. 
B)  While female bullies are more likely to engage in direct aggression, male bullies tend to specialize in indirect aggression. 
C)  Bullying done online is called cyberbullying. 
D)  Adolescent and adult bullying can lead to serious violence, including murder and suicide. 
A)  Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon. 
B)  While female bullies are more likely to engage in direct aggression, male bullies tend to specialize in indirect aggression. 
C)  Bullying done online is called cyberbullying. 
D)  Adolescent and adult bullying can lead to serious violence, including murder and suicide.

Question 11

Which adult attachment pattern is marked by a tendency to resist commitment to others with the people having this style tending to be suspicious,aloof,and skeptical about love?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual 
B)  secure 
C)  ambivalent 
D)  avoidant 
A)  mutual 
B)  secure 
C)  ambivalent 
D)  avoidant

Question 12

Any behavior that has a negative impact on other people is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  harassment. 
B)  segregation. 
C)  antisocial behavior. 
D)  aggression. 
A)  harassment. 
B)  segregation. 
C)  antisocial behavior. 
D)  aggression.

Question 13

Reciprocity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a stable and positive emotional bond. 
B)  the similar exchange of feelings, thoughts, or things between people. 
C)  the personal standard used to evaluate rewards and costs in a social exchange. 
D)  a relationship based on intimacy, but lacking passion and commitment. 
A)  a stable and positive emotional bond. 
B)  the similar exchange of feelings, thoughts, or things between people. 
C)  the personal standard used to evaluate rewards and costs in a social exchange. 
D)  a relationship based on intimacy, but lacking passion and commitment.

Question 14

Many relationships can be understood as an ongoing series of transfers of attention,information,affection,favors,and the like between two people,which are called

Accepted Answer

A)  learned socializations. 
B)  social exchanges. 
C)  bilateral disclosures. 
D)  companionate gestures. 
A)  learned socializations. 
B)  social exchanges. 
C)  bilateral disclosures. 
D)  companionate gestures.

Question 15

Troy and Helen have been dating for two years.Although they still have fun at times,they also frequently argue and bicker.If the friction in their relationship gets much stronger,it will exceed the rewards of staying together.When that happens,they will probably split up.This illustrates the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  complementary needs 
B)  social exchange 
C)  gain-loss 
D)  social comparison 
A)  complementary needs 
B)  social exchange 
C)  gain-loss 
D)  social comparison

Question 16

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be part of romantic love?

Accepted Answer

A)  paying almost exclusive attention to one another 
B)  an egalitarian relationship that involves a solid commitment 
C)  a combination of intimacy and passion 
D)  a tendency to idealize one's partner 
A)  paying almost exclusive attention to one another 
B)  an egalitarian relationship that involves a solid commitment 
C)  a combination of intimacy and passion 
D)  a tendency to idealize one's partner

Question 17

Dana and Jon enjoy spending time together and talking about their future hopes and dreams as well as their concerns.According to Sternberg,their feelings of connectedness and mutual affection for each other is called

Accepted Answer

A)  passion. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  romantic love. 
A)  passion. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  romantic love.

Question 18

Overdisclosure often results in

Accepted Answer

A)  growing trust and intimacy. 
B)  increased attraction. 
C)  suspicion and reduced attraction. 
D)  a tendency to respond in the same way. 
A)  growing trust and intimacy. 
B)  increased attraction. 
C)  suspicion and reduced attraction. 
D)  a tendency to respond in the same way.

Question 19

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,romantic love involves

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,empty love involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these.

Exam 17: A: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

According to Sternberg,the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as __________ love.

Which of the following would be described as a stable and positive emotional bond that is marked by caring,intimacy,supportiveness,and understanding?

The fact that we tend to remain in relationships only as long as the rewards outweigh the effort and irritation they cause is summarized by the __________ theory.

Because of their higher testosterone levels,men are more likely engage in physical aggression than women.This fact supports which theory of aggression?

Which of the following creates our mental models about affectionate relationships with these models being the blueprint for how we form,maintain,and break bonds of love and affection?

Regarding the experiment in which smoke was blown into a room,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Rusty is an eight-year-old,who deals with everyday situations using aggression.He regularly calls his fellow classmates names,teases and insults them as well as pushing them out of his way on the playground.Rusty is exhibiting

Intimacy refers to

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,liking involves

Regarding bullying,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which adult attachment pattern is marked by a tendency to resist commitment to others with the people having this style tending to be suspicious,aloof,and skeptical about love?

Any behavior that has a negative impact on other people is referred to as

Reciprocity is defined as

Many relationships can be understood as an ongoing series of transfers of attention,information,affection,favors,and the like between two people,which are called

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be part of romantic love?

Dana and Jon enjoy spending time together and talking about their future hopes and dreams as well as their concerns.According to Sternberg,their feelings of connectedness and mutual affection for each other is called

Overdisclosure often results in

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,romantic love involves

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love,empty love involves

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