Deck 6: Attraction and Love

Question 1

When we are more pleasant and helpful with others who seem to be similar to ourselves, we exhibit

A)reciprocity.
B)propinquity.
C)compatibility.
D)selectivity.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Susan Sprecher and her colleagues found that women were more likely than men to marry someone who

A)was not good-looking.
B)was not likely to hold a steady job.
C)had less education than they had.
D)was younger by five or more years.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to some studies, which is true regarding gender role expectations and perceptions of attractiveness?

A)Men are more likely to be attracted to socially dominant women.
B)Women are more likely to be attracted to socially dominant men.
C)Men are more likely to be attracted to outgoing women.
D)Women are more likely to be attracted to introspective men.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Men who viewed videos in the Riggio and Woll (1984)study were put off by

A)highly feminine, submissive women.
B)wealthy women.
C)taller women.
D)expressive, dominant women.

Question 5

In terms of attractiveness, cross-cultural research suggests that

A)certain facial features typify beauty universally.
B)larger body sizes typify beauty universally.
C)personality is rated as the most attractive quality universally.
D)a fit, well-developed musculature is universally accepted as attractive.

Question 6

According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following traits is the most influential one for women's choice of a mate?

A)frugality.
B)physical attractiveness.
C)earning potential.
D)youth.

Question 7

According to the text, the key factor in considering a potential partner for dates, sex, and marriage is

A)intelligence.
B)physical appearance.
C)personality.
D)family background.

Question 8

In one study, men were more likely to be jealous of

A)socially dominant men.
B)physically attractive men.
C)self-expressive men.
D)taller men.

Question 9

Research shows that ____ % of Canadians choose partners from their own racial background.

A)85
B)75
C)95
D)90

Question 10

Research by Marcus and Miller (2003)found that when men and women rated their own attractiveness, their self-ratings

A)were similar to the ratings of others.
B)differed significantly from the ratings of others.
C)were similar to the ratings of other men but very different to the ratings of other women.
D)were similar to the ratings of other heterosexual women.

Question 11

Which of the following features appears to be universally associated with attractiveness?

A)high cheekbones
B)wide jaw
C)full upper and lower lips
D)a small distance between the eyes

Question 12

Evolutionary theory suggests that when men choose a potential mate, they place greater emphasis than women on

A)expressiveness.
B)physical attraction.
C)kindness.
D)earning potential.

Question 13

In addition to physical features, attractiveness appears to depend on

A)familiarity.
B)respect.
C)gender-role expectations.
D)all of the above.

Question 14

Which statement most accurately reflects mate selection by women?

A)Women will forego job status in favour of romance.
B)Women will forego family of origin in favour of attractive looks.
C)Women will forego attractive looks in favour of steady earning potential.
D)Women will forego educational background in favour of youth and attractiveness.

Question 15

In North America, which attribute do women find particularly attractive in men?

A)muscularity
B)brown eyes
C)tallness
D)slenderness

Question 16

Cohen and Tannenbaum (2001)found that lesbian and bisexual women were similar to heterosexual women and men in terms of what they found attractive. However, the key difference was that bisexual and lesbian women rated __________________ women as more attractive.

A)androgynous
B)masculine
C)heavier
D)taller

Question 17

When searching for a prospective spouse, which characteristic was not rated as important by both men and women?

A)assertiveness
B)physical attractiveness
C)responsibility
D)sexual skill

Question 18

Regarding beauty, research suggests

A)it's completely a function of the beholder.
B)it's partly a function of the beholder and partly a function of cultural standards.
C)our tastes are completely subjective.
D)both A and C are true.

Question 19

Which is true regarding the preferred female figure in the Canada?

A)The hour-glass figure is viewed as most attractive and desirable for long-term relationships.
B)Wide hips and a broad pelvis are widely recognized as sexually appealing.
C)Very thin women are considered highly attractive and desirable.
D)Slender, short women are viewed as attractive and desirable for long-term relationships.

Question 20

Which statement best reflects Buss' s findings from his study of cross-cultural preferences for mate selection ?

A)Women placed greater value than men on physical attractiveness.
B)Women preferred men who were their own age or slightly younger.
C)Men placed more emphasis on youth and physical attractiveness.
D)Women placed less emphasis on earning capacity than on physical attractiveness.

Question 21

In terms of mate selection, the attraction-similarity hypothesis proposes that people tend to develop romantic relationships with people who are similar in

A)physical attractiveness.
B)intelligence.
C)attitude.
D)all of the above.

Question 22

Almost universally, men prefer

A)younger women.
B)slender women.
C)intelligent women.
D)submissive women.

Question 23

Following the finding of researchers at Queen's University in Ontario, a lesbian would find which of the following pictures as most attractive? A picture of

A)a woman under 20.
B)a woman age 21-30.
C)a woman age 30-39.
D)a woman age 40-50.

Question 24

The type of love that binds friends, parents, and children through attachment or deep friendship is called

A)agape.
B)storge.
C)philia.
D)eros.

Question 25

One of the reasons given for individuals being more likely to disclose intimate information about themselves online as opposed to in a traditional dating situation is that

A)the lack of face-to-face forces couples to share more to enhance the level of intimacy.
B)most couples use pseudonyms to ensure they remain anonymous.
C)the distance between the couple provides a sense of security.
D)the need to establish an immediate connection.

Question 26

Research indicates that women consider it important to share similar _______________ with a prospective partner.

A)attitudes
B)status
C)intelligence
D)desires

Question 27

Love that is based on liking and respect rather than sexual desire is called

A)storge.
B)eros.
C)agape.
D)philia.

Question 28

Which type of love is described as selfless love and is similar to charity and generosity?

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

Question 29

Love that is characterized by selfless giving is called

A)eros.
B)agape.
C)ludus.
D)pragma.

Question 30

Almost universally, women prefer

A)younger men.
B)muscular men.
C)older men.
D)intelligent men.

Question 31

The kind of love you feel for your best friend would best be described as

A)storge.
B)agape.
C)philia.
D)eros.

Question 32

Despite gender differences, both men and women report that they place greater value on ________ in judging prospective mates.

A)physical features
B)personal characteristics
C)age
D)personal resources

Question 33

The text claims that our culture idealizes romantic love. Which of the following best expresses what that means?

A)We create the conditions for a lasting love.
B)We recognize that love must be understood within a cultural context.
C)We perceive love to be powerful and all-consuming.
D)We recognize the importance of love when choosing a partner.

Question 34

In 2005, the Compass survey found that compared to men, women valued all of the following traits for an ideal spouse except

A)a similar religion.
B)a good education and intelligence.
C)financial success.
D)good looks.

Question 35

According to some evolutionary psychologists, certain gender differences in mate preference exist because they

A)offer reproductive advantages.
B)are genetically programmed.
C)are culturally determined.
D)reflect the natural order of gender roles.

Question 36

In all 37 cultures studied by David Buss, which was true for men in terms of choosing a potential mate?

A)Men placed great value on a female's earning potential.
B)Men placed great value on a female's good looks.
C)Men placed more value on honesty than intelligence.
D)Men placed more value on fidelity than kindness.

Question 37

Sarah feels greatly admired by her partner, Susan. When Susan gives her compliments about her abilities, Sarah feels motivated to support and compliment Susan. This type of exchange in relationships is called

A)social exchange.
B)storge.
C)reciprocity.
D)agape.

Question 38

Generally speaking, which of the following is similar between sex and marriage partners?

A)ethnicity
B)age
C)religion
D)all of the above

Question 39

Evolutionary psychologists believe that age and health may be more important to a woman's appeal because they are associated with

A)the ability to provide.
B)the ability to nurture.
C)reproductive capacity.
D)a more satisfying sex life.

Question 40

According to a 2010 study of Canadians, those individuals who felt that they were loved were

A)economically more secure than those who did not feel as if they were loved.
B)in better health than others who did not feel as if they were loved.
C)happier than others who did not feel as if they were loved.
D)less likely to be depressed than others who did not feel as if they were loved.

Question 41

Satisfying love relationships are characterized by high levels of

A)eros and mania.
B)ludus and agape.
C)agape and eros.
D)philia and pragma.

Question 42

According to Sternberg's model, what leads to a good match?

A)balanced levels of friendship, excited love, and selfless love
B)similar religious and political views
C)closely matched commitments with differing needs for intimacy
D)corresponding levels of passion, intimacy, and commitment

Question 43

"The best love grows out of an enduring friendship," is a statement typical of

A)agape.
B)philia
C)eros
D)ludus.

Question 44

Which of the following is true about infatuation and a lasting mutual love?

A)Infatuation is not a necessary first step.
B)Infatuation is a necessary first step.
C)Lasting mutual love always follows infatuation.
D)If only one partner is infatuated, the relationship cannot move on to a lasting mutual love.

Question 45

"I am willing to share myself and my possessions with my partner," is an example of

A)intimacy.
B)passion.
C)commitment.
D)infatuation.

Question 46

"I cannot imagine another person making me as happy as my partner does," is a statement typical of:

A)intimacy.
B)infatuation.
C)commitment.
D)passion.

Question 47

The perception that one has fallen in love is derived from all of the following simultaneous events except

A)a state of intense physiological arousal that is connected to the love object.
B)a cultural setting that idealizes romantic love.
C)a feeling that one could not continue without being with the person.
D)the attribution of the arousal to feelings of love toward the person.

Question 48

Which of the following is true of the experience of romantic love during adolescence?

A)It is strongly influenced by culture.
B)It is partly arousal and partly a fanciful image of the object of our affection.
C)It is perhaps more accurately called lust.
D)all of the above

Question 49

According to Clyde and Susan Hendricks, game-playing love is similar to the Greek style of love called

A)storge.
B)pragma.
C)ludus.
D)philia.

Question 50

Which is not a style of love found in Hendrick and Hendrick's Love Attitudes Scale?

A)romantic love
B)passionate love
C)selfless love
D)logical love

Question 51

According to Robert Sternberg, which of the following statements is true?

A)Romantic love has passion, intimacy, and commitment.
B)Liking is a basis for friendship.
C)Consummate love has commitment and intimacy but lacks passion.
D)Consummate love has passion and commitment but lacks intimacy.

Question 52

Marlene and Terrin have just fallen in love. They feel an intense desire to be close to each other and spend as much time together as possible. When not together, both feel intensely excited and anxious. Generally their time is spent fantasizing about their next date. What stage of love are Margaret and Terry experiencing?

A)companionate love
B)realistic love
C)infatuation
D)consummate love

Question 53

In 2008, a national Canadian survey found that ____% of men and women reported that they had been in love at least once.

A)85
B)78
C)90
D)98

Question 54

Julia gets upset whenever she sees her boyfriend look at another woman, and they have serious arguments because of her jealousy. Julia's style of love is referred to as

A)agape.
B)mania.
C)eros.
D)storge.

Question 55

"I will always feel a strong responsibility for my partner," is an example of

A)intimacy.
B)passion.
C)commitment.
D)infatuation.

Question 56

A relationship that has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment is called

A)empty love.
B)romantic love.
C)fatuous love.
D)consummate love.

Question 57

A love relationship based on practical aspects such as potential parenting skills and societal status is an example of

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

Question 58

What distinguishes a lasting romantic love from infatuation?

A)Partners view each other more romantically.
B)Partners view each other more realistically.
C)Sexual desire increases.
D)Sexual desire decreases.

Question 59

Intense absorption in another person, accompanied by sexual desire, general physiological arousal, or excitement is called

A)consummate love.
B)empty love.
C)selfless love.
D)infatuation.

Question 60

Aaron and Marcos have been friends for years, sharing intimate conversations and interests. Lately they have both noticed a growing sexual component in their feelings for each other. In their relationship, Aaron and Marcos may be experiencing a shift from

A)eros love to storge love.
B)philia love to agape love.
C)philia love to eros love.
D)storge love to agape love.

Question 61

Fatuous love is

A)empty love.
B)companionate love.
C)a relationship that has both passion and commitment but lacks intimacy.
D)a relationship that has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment.

Question 62

Men rate smiling faces to be more attractive, while women rate serious expressions to be more attractive.

Question 63

The evolutionary view of gender differences in preferences for mates is often debated and subject to criticism.

Question 64

Female university undergraduates prefer men who are similar to their own height.

Question 65

Suzy and Donna shared physical intimacy but were unwilling to share information about their personal hopes and fears. Which of the following is probably true?

A)They lack the quality most often associated with true friendship.
B)They have a consummate love for one another.
C)Their relationship is best characterized as romantic love.
D)Their relationship is best described as nonlove.

Question 66

A loving experience with another person or a friendship in which intimacy is present but passion and commitment are lacking is called

A)romantic love.
B)nonlove.
C)liking.
D)infatuation.

Question 67

Most people assume that attractive individuals tend to be happier and more successful than less attractive people.

Question 68

According to the text, we are more likely to be attracted to people who disagree with our views and tastes than to people who share them.

Question 69

Most couples strive to attain a love characterized by a complete combination of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Sternberg called this type of love

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

Question 70

It is not uncommon for passionate love to evolve into a more intimate and committed love in long-term relationships.

Question 71

Women often feel compelled to justify their sexual experiences as involving people they love.

Question 72

Levine (2000)encourages online daters to

A)avoid exchanging pictures and sound files early in a relationship.
B)reveal personal details in order to encourage intimacy.
C)avoid physical encounters within the first few weeks.
D)meet within a month or so to check out the accuracy of computer mediated impressions.

Question 73

Sternberg's triangular theory presents three kinds of love.

Question 74

Which of the following is true about dedication?

A)It is the basis for friendship.
B)It is how passion is built.
C)It is involved in commitment.
D)It is unnecessary for consummate love.

Question 75

In Canada, both men and women find slenderness an important component of physical attraction.

Question 76

Couples that recognize that passion exerts a strong pull early in a relationship may

A)wish to marry quickly before they lose their partner.
B)start new relationships when the passion ends.
C)assume that their love is at an end.
D)be less likely to rush into marriage.

Question 77

Marriages based on deep and abiding friendship but lacking in passion are described by Sternberg as high in

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

Question 78

According to Robert Sternberg, love in which intimacy and commitment are strong but passion is lacking is called

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

Question 79

David and Cherise stay together for the sake of the children. Though their marriage no longer has intimacy or passion, they feel a deep sense of commitment to raising their children in a two-parent home. What type of love do Robert and Cherise display?

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

Question 80

Physical appeal has little influence on an individual's choice of partner.