Deck 5: Love and Mate Selection

Question 1

Romantic love is

A) a term used by Tennov to describe intense, wildly emotional highs and lows of being in love
B) Love of self; selfish, self-centered love
C) Showering the person with flowers, candy, and romantic dinners
D) A profoundly tender or passionate affection for another person, characterized by intense feelings and emotion

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The idealism of romantic love

A) Is functional if it leads to reality
B) Always leads to marriage
C) Can also be called conscious love if it leads to reality
D) A and C

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Endorphins are

A) Neurotransmitters that function in the parts of the brain that control emotions and bodily movement
B) Chemical neurotransmitters that have a sedative effect on the body and give a sense of tranquility
C) Nurotransmitters that produce feelings of attachment and union with someone; a "cuddle chemical"
D) A and B

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Companionate love is

A) Rational, reasonable love
B) Sexual, sensuous love
C) A type of love characterized by warmth, affection, and commitment
D) Friendship

Question 5

According to Sigmund Freud

A) Love and sex are one and the same thing
B) Love is a yearning for a "love object"
C) Love is narcissistic
D) All of the above

Question 6

A hierarchy of human needs ascending from physiological to psychological is part of _____________'s theory.

A) Freud
B) Cacioppo
C) Maslow
D) None of the above

Question 7

Altruistic love is

A) A love based on common concerns and interests, companionship, and respect for the partner's personality and character
B) A term used to describe love as a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment
C) Unselfish concern for the welfare of another
D) All of the above

Question 8

Commitment

A) Is not frightening
B) Is the bedrock on which every enduring family is built
C) Plays a small role in a relationship
D) None of the above

Question 9

A couple's idea of love may change over the years in what way?

A) Less emphasis on romance
B) More emphasis on friendship, trust, cooperation, dependability, and acceptance
C) Less sex
D) A and B

Question 10

The major theories of mate selection are

A) Psychodynamic theory, exchange theory, needs theory, developmental process theory
B) Exchange theory and needs theory
C) Developmental theory and psychodynamic theory
D) None of the above

Question 11

Propinquity is mate selection based on

A) Physical attraction
B) Geographical location
C) Similar professions
D) Personality

Question 12

Exchange theory involves

A) Cost-benefit analysis
B) Process of filtering and weeding out
C) A process in which a nurturant person would seek out a succorant mate
D) A process in which a dominant mate would select a submissive mate

Question 13

Homogamy is

A) The selection of a partner who is different from oneself
B) The selection of a partner who is similar to oneself
C) The capability of living together
D) Desired qualities

Question 14

Heterogamy

A) The selection of a partner who is different from oneself
B) The selection of a partner who is similar to oneself
C) The capability of living together
D) Desired qualities

Question 15

The filtering process is

A) A process by which mates are sorted by filtering out ineligibles according to various standards
B) A process that starts with a small field of eligibles
C) Not practiced by most people
D) None of the above

Question 16

The possibilities of marital satisfaction are greater when couples

A) Marry in a specific ceremony
B) Marry within their own socioeconomic class
C) Marry when only the man has a career
D) Have children

Question 17

Educational homogamy is common in

A) The United States
B) Only Canada
C) Other nations
D) A and C

Question 18

Research indicates that educational homogamy is typical in marriages

A) In the United States
B) Between partners who attend college
C) Between partners from the same cultural background
D) Between older individuals

Question 19

Religious homogamy

A) Is associated with higher levels of marital happiness and stability
B) Has no effect on marital happiness or stability
C) Indicates family pressure
D) None of the above

Question 20

When someone chooses someone to spend their life with,

A) Where they live is important
B) Compatibility is essential
C) Discussion about children is essential
D) Feeling comfortable with the families is important

Question 21

Research on individual traits focuses on

A) Physical traits
B) Personality traits
C) Mental health
D) All of the above

Question 22

A marriage by mutual consent, without a license or ceremony, recognized as legal under certain conditions by some states is known as a(n)

A) Civil union
B) Affinity
C) Common-law marriage
D) Justice of the peace

Question 23

Premarital and marital enrichment programs

A) Focus on communication skills
B) May be offered in various places, including community centers and colleges
C) Both of the above
D) Neither of the above

Question 24

In U.S. culture, the rite of passage from single to married involves

A) Engagement
B) Wedding ceremony
C) Wedding reception
D) All of the above

Question 25

A void marriage is

A) A rite of passage
B) A marriage that can be set aside by an annulment under certain prescribed legal circumstances
C) A marriage considered invalid in the first place because it was illegal
D) A marriage not performed in a religious ceremony

Question 26

An engagement

A) Involves the giving of a ring, usually a diamond
B) Is a stage between courtship and marriage
C) Involves showing intent and making a formal announcement
D) B and C

Question 27

Marital compatibility is enhanced if spouses

A) Develop a high degree of consensus
B) Have similar attitudes and values that are important to them
C) Have the exact same background and experiences
D) A and B

Question 28

Narcissistic love is love of self, self-centered love.

Question 29

Vasopressin is a neurotransmitter that has a sedative effect on the body.

Question 30

Dependent love develops when someone's needs are fulfilled by another person.

Question 31

D-love refers to all forms of self-centered love.

Question 32

Functional or healthy families have ample tolerance for normal variations in closeness and distance.

Question 33

Research findings do not support the idea that the most complete love has a number of components.

Question 34

The love that Fromm described is an unselfish, caring and giving love.

Question 35

Sternberg emphasizes that the most complete love is passion and commitment love.

Question 36

Attachment theory emphasizes the importance of a close relationship across the lifespan.

Question 37

Some researchers have found that love has not changed over time.

Question 38

Selecting a mate is the most important decision we make during our lifetime.

Question 39

Theories of mate selection make no effort to try to explain the process or the dynamics.

Question 40

The first factor in the mate selection process is the field of eligibles.

Question 41

The great majority of Americans marry within their own racial group.

Question 42

Religious homogamy varies greatly among different religious groups.

Question 43

When selecting a partner, age does not need to be a consideration.

Question 44

Cohabitation means the same thing to everyone.

Question 45

Rates of nonmarital cohabitation have decreased greatly in recent years.

Question 46

Couples do not have any opportunity for any type of marriage preparation.

Question 47

Every state has its own laws about getting married.

Question 48

Is romantic love enough for a successful marriage?

Question 49

What does Freud have to say about love and sex?

Question 50

What is friendship love?

Question 51

Discuss commitment in relationships.

Question 52

What do the theories of mate selection attempt to explain?

Question 53

Discuss happiness for oneself and how it influences our relationships.

Question 54

What is the purpose of preparing for marriage by taking preparation classes?

Question 55

Discuss the religious aspect of the wedding.

Question 56

Describe the wedding rite.

Question 57

What are some of the considerations for marital readiness?

Question 58

What is love?

Question 59

How is sex an expression of love?

Question 60

Steinberg and Barnes describe eight different combinations of these three components of love. What are they?