Question 1

According to the styles of love theory,selecting partners in a businesslike way is characteristic of _______ love.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

_______ is an important component of intimacy and is related to relationship success and happiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stonewalling 
B)  Sexual self-disclosure 
C)  Complaining 
D)  Conflict-avoiding 
A)  Stonewalling 
B)  Sexual self-disclosure 
C)  Complaining 
D)  Conflict-avoiding B

Question 3

Michaela's partner regularly grabs and twists her arms and waves a fist at her.This type of behavior is considered _______ abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  verbal 
C)  physical 
D)  spiritual 
A)  emotional 
B)  verbal 
C)  physical 
D)  spiritual C

Question 4

According to the text,which of the following is a form of emotional abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  misrepresenting the victim's feelings 
B)  criticizing 
C)  trivializing the victim's ideas 
D)  using sarcasm 
A)  misrepresenting the victim's feelings 
B)  criticizing 
C)  trivializing the victim's ideas 
D)  using sarcasm

Question 5

According to Gottman,complaining is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  healthy because it is an expression of one's needs 
B)  unhealthy because it is a form of blaming 
C)  unhealthy because it expresses disrespect 
D)  healthy because it leads to stonewalling 
A)  healthy because it is an expression of one's needs 
B)  unhealthy because it is a form of blaming 
C)  unhealthy because it expresses disrespect 
D)  healthy because it leads to stonewalling

Question 6

Bart is seeking a potential romantic partner who is between 25 and 35 years of age.All individuals who meet Bart's criteria are referred to as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  being within his proximity 
B)  achieving synchronization 
C)  his field of eligibles 
D)  realizing selection similarity 
A)  being within his proximity 
B)  achieving synchronization 
C)  his field of eligibles 
D)  realizing selection similarity

Question 7

As soon as John and Alma started sleeping together,it became apparent that John knows much more about sex than Alma does.John should _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  take an understanding and gentle approach when discussing sexual issues with Alma 
B)  leave Alma and find someone who knows more about sex 
C)  suggest that Alma take a course in human sexuality 
D)  be patient; Alma will catch on eventually 
A)  take an understanding and gentle approach when discussing sexual issues with Alma 
B)  leave Alma and find someone who knows more about sex 
C)  suggest that Alma take a course in human sexuality 
D)  be patient; Alma will catch on eventually

Question 8

List and explain ten reasons why relationships fail.

Accepted Answer

Responses should consider:
1.Lack of sel

Question 9

People are more apt to become romantically involved with others who _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  possess characteristics different from their own 
B)  possess characteristics similar to their own 
C)  live in a state other than their own 
D)  are more attractive than themselves 
A)  possess characteristics different from their own 
B)  possess characteristics similar to their own 
C)  live in a state other than their own 
D)  are more attractive than themselves

Question 10

Explain the terms matching hypothesis,proximity effect,and mere exposure effect.Discuss the ways in which each of these concepts pertains to the mate selection process.

Accepted Answer

Matching hypothesis
-It's a psychologica

Question 11

As victims look back on the violent relationship,they typically report that the abuser _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  showed signs of violence when they first met 
B)  always had unpredictable mood swings 
C)  did not show signs of violence when they first met 
D)  was sensitive to criticism 
A)  showed signs of violence when they first met 
B)  always had unpredictable mood swings 
C)  did not show signs of violence when they first met 
D)  was sensitive to criticism

Question 12

Lucia was beaten by her partner.Her partner has asked for forgiveness,promises he will never hit her again,and bought her a present.This relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  tension-building 
B)  explosion 
C)  honeymoon 
D)  resolution 
A)  tension-building 
B)  explosion 
C)  honeymoon 
D)  resolution

Question 13

During the _______ phase of the cycle of violence,an event occurs that creates strain between the members of a couple.

Accepted Answer

A)  tension-building 
B)  explosion 
C)  honeymoon 
D)  resolution 
A)  tension-building 
B)  explosion 
C)  honeymoon 
D)  resolution

Question 14

Identify and explain the four phases of the cycle of abuse.

Accepted Answer

Responses should consider:
-The honeymoo

Question 15

According to the styles of love theory,what is mania love?

Accepted Answer

A)  a love based on passion and eroticism 
B)  a selfless, unconditional type of love 
C)  a possessive, dependent type of love 
D)  a love based on caring and friendship 
A)  a love based on passion and eroticism 
B)  a selfless, unconditional type of love 
C)  a possessive, dependent type of love 
D)  a love based on caring and friendship

Question 16

In the 1700s,marriages were _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivated by love and intimacy 
B)  motivated by a couple's desire to make a lasting commitment 
C)  formed based on the decision of the couple 
D)  formed to increase the wealth of both families 
A)  motivated by love and intimacy 
B)  motivated by a couple's desire to make a lasting commitment 
C)  formed based on the decision of the couple 
D)  formed to increase the wealth of both families

Question 17

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner.According to the text,what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of trust 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  infidelity 
D)  frustration 
A)  loss of trust 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  infidelity 
D)  frustration

Question 18

When Oliver meets a new woman,he is extremely attentive,affectionate,and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly becomes bored and begins thinking of his next challenge.His behavior is an example of _______ love.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

According to the matching hypothesis,people _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  seek out others who have had similar life experiences 
B)  seek out others who have characteristics similar to their own 
C)  are attracted to others who live and work in their geographical area 
D)  are attracted to others who share their level of physical attractiveness 
A)  seek out others who have had similar life experiences 
B)  seek out others who have characteristics similar to their own 
C)  are attracted to others who live and work in their geographical area 
D)  are attracted to others who share their level of physical attractiveness

Question 20

Stephanie has been married for five years.She and her husband enjoy intimacy and passion,but their relationship lacks a sense of commitment.According to the triangular theory of love,this couple is experiencing _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  empty love 
B)  fatuous love 
C)  companionate love 
D)  romantic love 
A)  empty love 
B)  fatuous love 
C)  companionate love 
D)  romantic love

According to the styles of love theory,selecting partners in a businesslike way is characteristic of _______ love.

_______ is an important component of intimacy and is related to relationship success and happiness.

Michaela's partner regularly grabs and twists her arms and waves a fist at her.This type of behavior is considered _______ abuse.

According to the text,which of the following is a form of emotional abuse?

According to Gottman,complaining is _______.

Bart is seeking a potential romantic partner who is between 25 and 35 years of age.All individuals who meet Bart's criteria are referred to as _______.

As soon as John and Alma started sleeping together,it became apparent that John knows much more about sex than Alma does.John should _______.

List and explain ten reasons why relationships fail.

People are more apt to become romantically involved with others who _______.

Explain the terms matching hypothesis,proximity effect,and mere exposure effect.Discuss the ways in which each of these concepts pertains to the mate selection process.

As victims look back on the violent relationship,they typically report that the abuser _____.

Lucia was beaten by her partner.Her partner has asked for forgiveness,promises he will never hit her again,and bought her a present.This relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

During the _______ phase of the cycle of violence,an event occurs that creates strain between the members of a couple.

Identify and explain the four phases of the cycle of abuse.

According to the styles of love theory,what is mania love?

In the 1700s,marriages were _______.

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner.According to the text,what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

When Oliver meets a new woman,he is extremely attentive,affectionate,and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly becomes bored and begins thinking of his next challenge.His behavior is an example of _______ love.

According to the matching hypothesis,people _______.

Stephanie has been married for five years.She and her husband enjoy intimacy and passion,but their relationship lacks a sense of commitment.According to the triangular theory of love,this couple is experiencing _______.

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The Physiology of Sexual Response

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Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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Exam 4: Intimate Relationships

According to the styles of love theory,selecting partners in a businesslike way is characteristic of _______ love.

_______ is an important component of intimacy and is related to relationship success and happiness.

Michaela's partner regularly grabs and twists her arms and waves a fist at her.This type of behavior is considered _______ abuse.

According to the text,which of the following is a form of emotional abuse?

According to Gottman,complaining is _______.

Bart is seeking a potential romantic partner who is between 25 and 35 years of age.All individuals who meet Bart's criteria are referred to as _______.

As soon as John and Alma started sleeping together,it became apparent that John knows much more about sex than Alma does.John should _______.

List and explain ten reasons why relationships fail.

People are more apt to become romantically involved with others who _______.

Explain the terms matching hypothesis,proximity effect,and mere exposure effect.Discuss the ways in which each of these concepts pertains to the mate selection process.

As victims look back on the violent relationship,they typically report that the abuser _____.

Lucia was beaten by her partner.Her partner has asked for forgiveness,promises he will never hit her again,and bought her a present.This relationship is in the _______ phase of the cycle of violence.

During the _______ phase of the cycle of violence,an event occurs that creates strain between the members of a couple.

Identify and explain the four phases of the cycle of abuse.

According to the styles of love theory,what is mania love?

In the 1700s,marriages were _______.

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner.According to the text,what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

When Oliver meets a new woman,he is extremely attentive,affectionate,and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly becomes bored and begins thinking of his next challenge.His behavior is an example of _______ love.

According to the matching hypothesis,people _______.

Stephanie has been married for five years.She and her husband enjoy intimacy and passion,but their relationship lacks a sense of commitment.According to the triangular theory of love,this couple is experiencing _______.

Studying Human Sexuality

Sexual Anatomy

The Physiology of Sexual Response

Contraception: Planning and Preventing

Sexual Behaviors: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure

Sexual Problems and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases

Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth

Gender: Expectations, Roles, and Behaviors

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Development Throughout Life

Sexual Aggression and Violence: Rape,Child Sexual Abuse,and Sexual Harassment

Paraphilic Disorders: Atypical Sexual Behaviors

The Sexual Marketplace: Prostitution and Pornography

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