Deck 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of celibacy?

A) Lucas leading a sexually active life but disliking getting involved in long-term relationships
B) Polina not feeling sexually attracted toward either sex
C) Matias being in a fulfilling relationship that is characterized by respect and nonsexual affection
D) Riley being very religious and devoting a lot of time to prayer

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is Americans' top reason to marry?

A) friendship
B) love
C) money
D) sex

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Eric thinks of himself as a playboy. Each week, he meets a new woman and is extremely attentive, affectionate, and charming toward her until he has sex with her. He then quickly moves on to another woman. Which of the following styles of love is exemplified in this scenario?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In the context of factors on which intimate love is based, identify a true statement about commitment.

A) It is based on feelings rather than on conscious choices.
B) It involves a promise of a shared future, come what may.
C) It is the making of another person's needs or requirements as important as one's own.
D) It requires an "I-Thou" relationship as stated by the philosopher Martin Buber (1958).

Question 5

Abby is not sexually attracted toward either males or females. Abby might be called

A) an asexual.
B) a celibate.
C) a hermaphrodite.
D) an introvert.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

A) Love relationships encompass similarities, not opposites.
B) Love relationships have the same level of exclusiveness as best-friend relationships.
C) Love has a paradoxical quality.
D) Love involves a subjective feeling but no activity.

Question 7

Which of the following types of couples has sex least often?

A) gay couples
B) hermaphrodite couples
C) heterosexual couples
D) lesbian couples

Question 8

Cara has abstained from all forms of sexual activity after her fiancé and she broke up last year. Cara is most likely practicing

A) celibacy.
B) asexuality.
C) homosexuality.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

According to research, what is the similarity between friendship and love?

A) levels of acceptance and satisfaction
B) levels of confiding and spontaneity
C) levels of trust and understanding
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following types of couples have sex most often?

A) gay couples
B) lesbian couples
C) heterosexual married couples
D) hermaphrodite couples

Question 11

In the context of the styles of love described by John Lee, which of the following exemplifies eros?

A) Cody loves his girlfriend passionately, is fascinated by her physical beauty, and caresses her often.
B) Claire is obsessive and possessive regarding her partner and spends sleepless nights when she is away from her.
C) Brianna is determined to marry Tyler because they are compatible in all aspects.
D) Jayden never gets involved in serious relationships as he believes that love is a game.

Question 12

Marcos is obsessed with Ben. He calls Ben several times a day and is possessive. Whenever Ben is unable to attend Marcos's phone calls, Marcos feels devastated and anxious. He assumes that Ben has lost interest in him. Which of the following types of love is exemplified in this scenario?

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

Question 13

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, the lack of sexual attraction is known as

A) sexual masochism.
B) anorgasmia.
C) hermaphroditism.
D) asexuality.

Question 14

Jean is imprisoned for six months and is forced to refrain from sexual activity during this period. In this scenario, Jean is practicing

A) asexuality.
B) chastity.
C) celibacy.
D) dysfunctionality.

Question 15

Traditionally, women were labeled "good" or "bad" based on their sexual experiences and values. "Good" women were

A) independent.
B) virginal.
C) sexually experienced.
D) highly passionate.

Question 16

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are likely to

A) view sex and love as separate and distinct elements.
B) perceive forceful behavior by men as related to power.
C) engage in casual sex.
D) avoid relationship support.

Question 17

In the context of factors on which intimate love is based, which of the following involves the making of another person's needs as important as one's own?

A) self-disclosure
B) self-consciousness
C) commitment
D) caring

Question 18

Which of the following statements about love is true?

A) Love is a relatively simple emotion.
B) Love manifests itself in various forms across all cultures.
C) Love, by strict definition, cannot occur in gay or lesbian relationships.
D) Love is a feeling and not an activity.

Question 19

Researchers have found that men are more likely than women to

A) perceive assertiveness and aggressive behavior by women as related to power.
B) separate sex from affection.
C) feel that sex without love and affection is not enjoyable.
D) see sexual activity as being appropriate and desirable when their romantic partners engage in behaviors that inspire trust.

Question 20

Which of the following was found by researchers to differentiate love from friendship?

A) levels of acceptance and satisfaction
B) levels of respect and spontaneity
C) levels of fascination and exclusiveness
D) levels of trust and understanding

Question 21

Carmen often complains that the men she meets are distant and cannot commit to her. She falls in love easily and is sexually attracted to others. Her relationships are marked by extreme happiness, jealousy, and dark despair. In the context of the attachment theory of love, her colleagues would most likely classify her as an adult with

A) secure attachments.
B) ambivalent attachments.
C) avoidant attachments.
D) mature attachments.

Question 22

As a child, Sean played quietly when his mother left him alone to do her household chores. He was confident she would return and greeted her happily when she came back. As an adult, he feels comfortable with the fact that his wife is a public figure and must often travel alone. He trusts her completely. Sean's attachment style is most accurately described as

A) indifferent.
B) ambivalent.
C) secure.
D) avoidant.

Question 23

Mark and Elena meet at a mutual friend's house and fall deeply in love with each other. They get married within a few months of meeting. They remain married for a long time until Mark passes away. In the context of Sternberg's kinds of love, this is an example of

A) deceptive love.
B) consummate love.
C) companionate love.
D) fatuous love.

Question 24

Brianna and Aiden have known each other since high school. After many years of marriage, they get divorced. Nonetheless, they continue their friendship and rely on each other in times of need. Which style of love does this relationship exemplify?

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

Question 25

Nancy includes a list of characteristics that she expects from her potential partner in a dating website. Financial stability is on the top of her list. She comes across the profile of Landon, an affluent businessman who matches her expectations. Which of the following styles of love does Nancy exhibit?

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

Question 26

Herbert and Maya have been married for 10 years. They often quarrel and do not talk to each other properly for weeks. In spite of this, they stay together for the sake of their young children. Which of the following kinds of love is exemplified in this scenario?

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

Question 27

Maribel and Lina have been in a relationship for 20 years. They no longer feel passionate about each other but are strongly committed to and happy with each other. According to the triangular theory of love, their love is

A) deceptive.
B) fatuous.
C) companionate.
D) romantic.

Question 28

Reyansh, an attention-seeking, senior employee in an IT firm, gets involved in casual and carefree encounters with his colleagues. He has multiple female friends, but he refrains from becoming seriously involved with any of them. He considers love something to play at. In the context of the styles of love described by sociologist John Lee, in which of the following styles of love is Reyansh involved?

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

Question 29

Nathan adopts a businesslike approach in his search for a suitable bride. He methodically collects personal information about potential brides and verifies the information. He does this to ensure that he marries someone who meets his expectations. Which of the following styles of love described by John Lee is exemplified in this scenario?

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

Question 30

Which of the following kinds of love is something one dreams about but is difficult to sustain over time?

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

Question 31

Jerome is a successful minister. He always makes himself available to his congregation, and there is bonding and cooperation among the congregation members. This description comes closest to which style of love?

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

Question 32

Ava joins a convent to receive training to become a nun. During the course of her training, she learns to love others without any expectation of reciprocation. She is told to develop brotherly love that is altruistic, patient, and chaste. Which of following styles of love described by sociologist John Lee is illustrated in this scenario?

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

Question 33

Which of the following does NOT typify a securely attached adult?

A) wanting to merge completely with his or her partner
B) feeling comfortable depending on others
C) feeling comfortable with having others depend on him or her
D) accepting and supporting his or her partner

Question 34

In the context of the styles of love described by John Lee, which of the following statements is true of agape?

A) It is the traditional Christian love that is chaste, patient, undemanding, and altruistic.
B) It is more concrete and real than abstract and ideal.
C) It is the bond between companions, beginning as friendship and gradually deepening into love.
D) It is the love for the lines of another's body, its feel and touch.

Question 35

Finn and Emilia meet at a business conference and become good friends. Their friendship soon blossoms into love, and they get engaged. However, they gradually start drifting apart because of their hectic work schedules. They mutually decide to break their engagement but promise to continue their friendship. Which of following styles of love described by sociologist John Lee is exemplified in this scenario?

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

Question 36

According to Sternberg, all of the following are signs of intimacy EXCEPT

A) valuing one's partner's presence in one's life.
B) sharing oneself and one's possessions with one's partner.
C) providing emotional support to one's partner.
D) sacrificing oneself for one's partner.

Question 37

Gina sees Alan for the first time at a concert and immediately falls for his looks and poise. She starts fantasizing about him and spends hours stalking him on social media. Alan, however, does not return the same passion, and this disappoints Gina. Which of the following kinds of love is exemplified here?

A) infatuation
B) companionate love
C) fatuous love
D) liking

Question 38

The most basic concept of attachment theory is that

A) love is composed of three elements or components, as in the points of a triangle.
B) it is the capacity to be resistant to others' giving that makes one lovable and human.
C) it is pathological to share honest emotions in a secure, intimate adult relationship.
D) to be a whole adult one needs to accept the fact that one is also a vulnerable child.

Question 39

According to Sternberg, which of the following is NOT an element of love?

A) arousal
B) passion
C) commitment
D) intimacy

Question 40

Which of the following best reflects the long-term part of the commitment component in love?

A) if one decides that he or she loves someone
B) if one communicates his or her love and affection
C) if one tries to maintain love in a relationship
D) if one reaches out for emotional support

Question 41

Which of the following refers to the concept of the social context of communication?

A) roles
B) ethnic origins
C) personality
D) race

Question 42

Ida and Oscar have been happily married for 15 years. However, their sex life is predictable and monotonous. They receive a dinner invitation from Victor, Oscar's colleague. After getting drunk, Ida engages in sexual intercourse with Victor in Oscar's presence. Simultaneously, Oscar also gets physically intimate with Victor's wife. In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, Ida and Oscar's sexual behavior is likely to be termed

A) benching.
B) swinging.
C) handfasting.
D) nesting.

Question 43

According to Helen Fisher, which of the following chemicals has been found to stimulate feelings of attraction?

A) dopamine
B) acetylcholine
C) gamma-aminobutyric acid
D) glutamate

Question 44

Which of the following contexts of communication determines how people communicate?

A) the subcultural context of communication
B) the cultural context of communication
C) the social context of communication
D) the psychological context of communication

Question 45

When the brains of love-struck men are studied, it is found that more activity exists for men in

A) the brain region that integrates visual stimuli.
B) the brain region that governs memories.
C) the hypothalamus.
D) the amygdala.

Question 46

Which of the following is true of polyamory?

A) It is typically common in short-term, rather than long-term, relationships.
B) It refers to the practice of extradyadic sex with members of another couple.
C) It is the practice of engaging in forced nonmonogamy.
D) It literally means multiple loves.

Question 47

Unlike the rejectors in unrequited love, the would-be lovers feel that

A) the attraction is mutual.
B) they have not led the other person on.
C) the other person's love is intrusive.
D) they are responsible for hurting the other person.

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of rebound sex?

A) Lena exchanging sex messages with a guy she meets in her college
B) Ren getting dumped by his partner and having intercourse with his neighbor soon after to overcome his grief
C) Logan engaging in sex with random partners at his workplace to satiate his uncontrollable sexual appetite
D) Greta meeting her ex-boyfriend and persuading him to get physically intimate with her

Question 49

Which of following statements is true of communication?

A) A person does not communicate when he or she is silent.
B) There is no such thing as not communicating.
C) People can communicate feelings only through verbal communication.
D) People can convey messages with precision all the time through nonverbal communication.

Question 50

Which of the following refers to the revelation of personal information that others would not ordinarily know because of its riskiness?

A) conflict resolution
B) self-disclosure
C) responsibility
D) commitment

Question 51

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, identify a true statement about jealousy.

A) Jealousy is a paradox.
B) Jealousy disrupts the exclusiveness of a relationship.
C) Jealousy is a positive emotion.
D) Jealousy positively affirms difficulty between partners.

Question 52

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive aspect of jealousy?

A) Jealousy is an indication of the depth of a person's love for another.
B) Jealousy can enrich relationships and spark passion by increasing the attention individuals pay to their partner.
C) The pain of jealousy helps a couple get in touch with their passionate feelings.
D) Jealousy indicates love and is an accurate yardstick for measuring love in any relationship.

Question 53

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, jealousy helps maintain a relationship

A) when those involved in the relationship conceal their fears
B) by accurately measuring partners' love for each other
C) when jealousy is in its extreme forms
D) by guarding the relationship's exclusiveness

Question 54

The area of the brain where feelings of love begin is

A) the hypothalamus.
B) the thalamus.
C) the ventral tegmental area.
D) the occipital lobe.

Question 55

In the context of the attachment theory of love, which of the following scenarios depicts an adult with an avoidant attachment?

A) Salman believes that falling in love is easy and wishes to merge completely with his partner.
B) Ashley feels uncomfortable being close to others and is afraid to depend on others. She ignores her partner as she believes that romance does not last.
C) Keith finds it relatively easy to get intimate with other people. He believes that people like him because they are generally well intentioned and good-hearted.
D) Bella believes that other people do not get as close as she herself wants them to be.

Question 56

Which of the following refers to sexual or romantic relationships outside the current relationship?

A) extradyadic sex
B) enmeshment
C) rebound sex
D) exclusive relationship

Question 57

Which of the following terms refers to a marriage in which partners mutually agree to allow sexual relationships with others?

A) open marriage
B) arranged marriage
C) consensual marriage
D) rebound marriage

Question 58

Which of the following refers to a person's position or ranking in a group in relation to other people?

A) realness
B) status
C) culture
D) subculture

Question 59

Jealousy in a relationship is often related to personal feelings of

A) love.
B) commitment.
C) devotion.
D) insecurity.

Question 60

Which of the following nonexclusive relationships rejects the primacy of a relationship?

A) group marriage
B) polyamory
C) open marriage
D) adultery

Question 61

Heterosexual couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communication?

A) the revelation of only positive thoughts and feelings to each other
B) an accurate encoding and decoding of nonverbal messages
C) approximately equal levels of affective disclosures
D) attempts to engage in conflict in nondestructive ways

Question 62

Men and women in satisfied heterosexual relationships tend to possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

A) the ability to reveal private thoughts or feelings to each other.
B) a willingness to accept conflict in their relationship.
C) the ability to encode and decode messages accurately.
D) the ability to avoid potentially sensitive conflicting subjects.

Question 63

At a party, Dave sees Barbara and approaches her. She smiles, flips her hair, and moves closer to Dave. What message is Barbara most likely sending to Dave?

A) I have had a bad relationship in the past, so I want to be cautious.
B) I'm interested. Let's talk.
C) I'm involved with someone, maybe another time.
D) I like you but I am not interested.

Question 64

Which of the following statements is true of conflict?

A) The more intimate two people become, the less likely they are to experience conflict.
B) The presence of conflict does not necessarily indicate that love is waning.
C) Conflict in any form proves detrimental to a relationship.
D) Conflict is the process in which people perceive what is hindering them from achieving their goals.

Question 65

In a social gathering, the distances between individuals when they start a conversation

A) reveal the status differences between them.
B) indicate how they wish to define their relationship.
C) reflect the age difference between them.
D) allow them to convey messages with precision.

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman's seven principles for a good relationship?

A) Let your partner influence you.
B) Create shared meaning.
C) Work on solving your unsolvable problems.
D) Overcome gridlock.

Question 67

The level of satisfaction in relationships for couples with children is likely to

A) decrease during the child-rearing years.
B) be low after the couple's children have grown.
C) be stagnant after the birth of a child.
D) be high throughout the couple's marriage cycle.

Question 68

Which of the following is one of Gottman's seven principles for a good relationship?

A) Focus on solving unsolvable problems.
B) Do not let your partner influence you.
C) Never compromise at any point in a relationship.
D) Turn toward each other for support.

Question 69

Based on eye contact, identify the couple that is most likely to have a high level of conflict.

A) Joshua and Kate: They look into each other's eyes while conversing.
B) Mary and Nina: Mary's pupils dilate every time she looks at Nina.
C) John and Phil: John makes eye contact with Phil, which lasts longer than usual.
D) Hannah and Gary: Both of them look to avoid eye contact with each other.

Question 70

Which of the following statements about touching is NOT accurate?

A) Touch may be the closest form of nonverbal communication.
B) People exhibit different touching behaviors across cultures and ethnic groups.
C) Touch is a life-giving force for infants.
D) Touch prompts others to cease talking about themselves.

Question 71

Before beginning a sexual relationship, it would be wise for a woman to assess her partner's

A) social status.
B) white blood count.
C) power issues.
D) sexual history.

Question 72

Which of the following is NOT true of communication in established relationships?

A) Partners develop a shared sexual script.
B) Women overtly initiate sexual encounters as frequently as men.
C) Women continue to signal their willingness with nonverbal cues.
D) Sexual communication becomes increasingly overt and direct.

Question 73

The assumption that attractive people possess more desirable social characteristics than are actually present is called

A) the self-serving bias.
B) the halo effect.
C) the self-fulfilling prophecy.
D) sexual attribution.

Question 74

Proximity in a relationship signifies

A) a level of intimacy.
B) a level of competition.
C) the couple's level of knowledge.
D) the status of a person in the relationship.

Question 75

Unlike heterosexual couples, gay men and lesbian women

A) prefer overtly direct communication about the sexual interests of people involved in both long-term and short-term relationships.
B) cannot necessarily make assumptions about the sexual orientation of people they are interested in and, therefore, must look for clues.
C) place more importance on physical appearances.
D) are more likely to initiate sexual activity early in their relationship.

Question 76

One of the problems with nonverbal communication is

A) the imprecision of its messages.
B) that it does not communicate emotion.
C) that there are very few ways to communicate nonverbally.
D) the level of acceptance by other people.

Question 77

The ongoing process of restating, checking the accuracy of, questioning, and clarifying messages is called

A) self-disclosure.
B) appraisal.
C) ultimatum.
D) feedback.

Question 78

Making eye contact with another person, if only for a split second longer than usual, is a signal of

A) fear.
B) threat.
C) hatred.
D) interest.

Question 79

Which of the following processes causes people to reveal themselves to their partners and may even lead them to learn about themselves?

A) appraisal
B) flirting
C) feedback
D) self-disclosure

Question 80

Which of the following is the most basic of all senses?

A) sight
B) sound
C) touch
D) smell