Question 1

Briefly explain how a) attachment style, b) level of commitment, c) idealization of partner and relationship, and d) beliefs about relationships all relate to constructive accommodation.

Accepted Answer

a) Securely attached individuals accommodate more positively than individuals with other attachment styles. In addition, securely attached individuals are less likely to experience jealousy. In contrast, partners with fearful or preoccupied attachment tend to deal with conflict by responding with outbursts of negative emotion and even violence, and they interpret negative behaviors in a relationship-threatening way. Dismissing individuals tend to be more distant and nonsupportive, and react to discussions of relationship-threatening behavior with relationship-threatening behavior of their own. b) Committed partners are more likely to forgive their partners and to engage in constructive accommodation than less committed partners. c) Individuals who hold more positive illusions of their partner or of their relationship in general, report less overt conflict and fewer destructive ways of handling conflicts. d) In contrast to people who believe that they are destined to be with a particular person, those who view relationships as achieved (i.e., that must be worked on to succeed), are more likely to constructively discuss relationship conflict with their partners.

Question 2

Which of the following findings from research on attachment styles is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infants display different attachment styles to their mothers.
B)   People's attachment styles as infants predict how people will form attachments with their romantic partners as adults.
C)   Once formed, attachment styles do not change as people age.
D)   People with secure attachment styles have more satisfying romantic relationships. C

Question 3

Ed is an emotional and aggressive person and he is worried that he will physically hurt his girlfriend if she angers him. Based on the study by Finkel and others (2009), what should Ed do to decrease the likelihood of harming his girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Have him brush his teeth with his non-dominant hand every other day for the next two weeks.
B)   Have him respond by saying ""yes"" rather than ""yeah"" for the next two weeks.
C)   Increase his feelings of self-control.
D)   All of the above D

Question 4

Women terminate heterosexual relationships more often than men do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Erin and Marc have been married for 2 years. Assuming that Erin and Marc are a typical couple, which of the following factors is Marc most likely to say is a threat to their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   The lack of openness and intimacy in their relationship.
B)   The absence of romance or passion in their relationship.
C)   The amount of housework he performs, compared to the amount performed by Erin.
D)   The amount of money he is paid compared to how much money Erin makes.

Question 6

Who is likely to remain committed to their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abe, whose partner understands him better than anyone else does.
B)   Ben, who is contemplating divorcing his wife, but who doesn't want to leave his children.
C)   Charles, who is thinking about breaking up with his girlfriend, but doesn't want to admit that his relationship failed.
D)   All of the people above will remain committed.

Question 7

According to the study by Festinger, Schachter and Back (1950) of residents in a married-student housing complex, with whom were individuals most likely to be friends?

Accepted Answer

A)   Residents with whom they shared similarities that lived on a different floor.
B)   Residents who lived near the mailboxes.
C)   Residents from their hometowns who lived in a different dorm.
D)   Residents who were of the same level of physical attractiveness.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about attractiveness is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   People find others that they like to be more physically attractive than those they do not like.
B)   Women find men to be less attractive after they learn that he is flirtatious.
C)   Men rate a wider array of body types as attractive if they learn that the female targets have a positive personality.
D)   All of the above

Question 9

The more frequently we see someone, the less we like them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Tony often says that his wife, Jackie, completes him. As a couple, Tony and Jackie think of themselves as inextricably linked parts of a whole, therefore they are high in ________ interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   affective
C)   cognitive
D)   psychological

Question 11

According to evolutionary theory, with whom is Will most likely to want a long-term relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   Michelle, who is very attractive.
B)   Jane, who is very wealthy.
C)   Amanda, who is very athletic.
D)   Lucy, who is very submissive.

Question 12

Neil has a dismissing attachment style and John has a fearful attachment style. How are these two attachment styles similar and how are they different?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Paula and Pete are interested in meeting new people so both decide to write a personal ad. Paula is looking for a one-night stand and Pete is looking for a long-term relationship. Based on the research described in the text, what characteristics should each be looking for in their partner? Write a personal ad for each person that reflects these preferences. Next, imagine that both Paula and Pete decide to give speed dating a try. Briefly describe one relevant study that sheds light on which part

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

According to the text, what is one of the biggest challenges of studying real relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determining cause and effect relationships.
B)   Studying relationships over time.
C)   Bringing real couples into the lab.
D)   Determining how relationships begin.

Question 15

Who is LEAST likely to deal with relationship conflict in constructive ways?

Accepted Answer

A)   Securely attached Sally
B)   Committed Cara
C)   Positively illusioned Patricia
D)   Destined to be together Danita

Question 16

How is loneliness different from being alone? How can people constructively respond to feelings of loneliness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Explain how perceptions of attractiveness are influenced by 2 biological factors and 2 experiential factors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Compared to those who meet offline, couples who meet online are less likely to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Individuals who lose a spouse are at most risk for serious health problems if:

Accepted Answer

A)   Their spouse's death was expected and they feel they have control over their future.
B)   Their spouse's death was expected and they feel they have no control over their future.
C)   Their spouse's death was unexpected and they feel they have no control over their future.
D)   Their spouse's death was unexpected and they feel they have control over their future.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of close relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   They involve positive feelings
B)   They involve interdependence
C)   They involve feelings of love
D)   They involve a strong connection

Exam 12: Attraction, Relationships, and Love

Briefly explain how a) attachment style, b) level of commitment, c) idealization of partner and relationship, and d) beliefs about relationships all relate to constructive accommodation.

Which of the following findings from research on attachment styles is FALSE?

Ed is an emotional and aggressive person and he is worried that he will physically hurt his girlfriend if she angers him. Based on the study by Finkel and others (2009) , what should Ed do to decrease the likelihood of harming his girlfriend?

Women terminate heterosexual relationships more often than men do.

Erin and Marc have been married for 2 years. Assuming that Erin and Marc are a typical couple, which of the following factors is Marc most likely to say is a threat to their relationship?

Who is likely to remain committed to their relationship?

According to the study by Festinger, Schachter and Back (1950) of residents in a married-student housing complex, with whom were individuals most likely to be friends?

Which of the following statements about attractiveness is TRUE?

The more frequently we see someone, the less we like them.

Tony often says that his wife, Jackie, completes him. As a couple, Tony and Jackie think of themselves as inextricably linked parts of a whole, therefore they are high in ________ interdependence.

According to evolutionary theory, with whom is Will most likely to want a long-term relationship?

Neil has a dismissing attachment style and John has a fearful attachment style. How are these two attachment styles similar and how are they different?

According to the text, what is one of the biggest challenges of studying real relationships?

Who is LEAST likely to deal with relationship conflict in constructive ways?

How is loneliness different from being alone? How can people constructively respond to feelings of loneliness?

Explain how perceptions of attractiveness are influenced by 2 biological factors and 2 experiential factors.

Compared to those who meet offline, couples who meet online are less likely to divorce.

Individuals who lose a spouse are at most risk for serious health problems if:

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of close relationships?