Question 1

According to the two-factor theory of emotion,being aroused by _____ should intensify passionate feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) pornography on video or in magazines 
B) sight and smell 
C) any source 
D) exercise

Question 2

Which theory suggests that love is a function of physiological arousal along with the label that we give to our arousal?

Accepted Answer

A) the triangle theory 
B) the two-factor theory 
C) the correspondent inference theory 
D) the reward theory

Question 3

Self-disclosure involves

Accepted Answer

A) protecting oneself by closing off a part of oneself from others. 
B) stopping oneself from getting involved in an intimate relationship. 
C) revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others. 
D) closing down emotionally.

Question 4

Research indicates that friendships and romantic relationships that form on the Internet are more likely than in-person relationships to

Accepted Answer

A) end abruptly. 
B) last at least 2 years. 
C) go nowhere. 
D) be false.

Question 5

Melanie believes that her boyfriend enjoys far more benefits from their relationship than she does because she invests more time,effort,and resources.Clearly,Melanie believes that her relationship with her boyfriend lacks

Accepted Answer

A) equity. 
B) imbalance. 
C) disclosure reciprocity. 
D) loyalty.

Question 6

Asians are less likely to divorce compared with North Americans because they

Accepted Answer

A) are less prone to self-focused individualism. 
B) are more vulnerable to disillusionment. 
C) focus more on personal feelings. 
D) focus less on the practical aspects of social attachments.

Question 7

Schafer and Keith (1980)surveyed several hundred married couples and found that spouses who perceived inequity in their marriage felt more

Accepted Answer

A) distressed and depressed. 
B) hostile. 
C) altruistically satisfied. 
D) motivated to work on the marriage.

Exam 27: The Ups and Downs of Love