Question 1

Some critics of the evolutionary approach to love have argued that its tenets are untestable.By this they mean that evolutionary theory

Accepted Answer

The criticism that evolutionary theory is untestable refers to the fact that it cannot be tested experimentally, as the process of evolution occurs over such a large time scale that it cannot be replicated in a laboratory. However, this does not mean that evolutionary theory cannot be supported by empirical evidence gathered from various fields such as anthropology, biology, and psychology.

Question 2

According to the evolutionary approach to love,if Jane is looking for a romantic partner who is she most likely to choose?

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Question 3

Advocates of which of the following approaches believe that men and women have different agendas in their relationships with each other?

Accepted Answer

Advocates of evolutionary biology believe that men and women have different agendas in their relationships with each other based on their biological and evolutionary differences.

Question 4

Carolyn believes that she is worthy and well liked.According to attachment theorists,what is the most likely reason for this?

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Question 5

David Buss and his colleagues (1989,1990)surveyed adults in 37 countries and asked them what they valued in choosing a marriage partner.Men valued physical attractiveness and women valued ambition and good earning potential.According to Buss and his colleagues,this is because

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Question 6

Which of the following relationship researchers takes a developmental perspective in trying to understand the causes of love?

Accepted Answer

Professor Archimedes, who studies mother-infant attachment patterns, takes a developmental perspective in trying to understand the causes of love. This suggests that he is interested in understanding how early attachment experiences influence later romantic relationships.

Question 7

Betty longs for an intimate relationship,but has been hurt before and is afraid that she will be hurt again if she lets herself trust someone.According to the text,Betty

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Betty's fear of being hurt again suggests that she may have a fearful-avoidant attachment style. People with this attachment style want close relationships but are afraid of being hurt, so they often avoid emotional closeness. They may feel uncomfortable with intimacy and withdrawal from their partners when they start to feel vulnerable.

Question 8

All of the following female behaviours have been found to increase with ovulation (times of peak fertility)EXCEPT

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Making phone calls to her father is not a behavior that has been found to increase with ovulation. The other choices have been found to increase with ovulation.

Question 9

"I find that others are reluctant to get as close to me as I would like them to.I often have dreams that my husband doesn't love me like he used to and that he leaves me unexpectedly.I guess I have this need to lose myself in the person I love,and this sometimes scares them away." A person who is _______ attached most likely wrote those words.

Accepted Answer

The individual in this scenario exhibits features of anxious attachment, where they have a constant fear of abandonment and a desperate reliance on their partner for emotional support. This can sometimes push others away and create troublesome relationships.

Question 10

Research by Boothroyd and colleagues found that women are better than men at recognizing those who are open to casual sex.Your text suggests that from an evolutionary perspective women will have evolved to readily recognize

Accepted Answer

From an evolutionary perspective, women will have evolved to readily recognize and avoid those who would not be suitable as a long-term prospect. This is because women have a higher investment in offspring and require a secure and committed partner for successful reproduction and rearing of offspring. Recognizing those who are open to casual sex may help women avoid investing in a partner who is not interested in a long-term commitment.

Question 11

According to an evolutionary approach to love,why do women prefer men with resources,whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

Accepted Answer

According to an evolutionary approach to love, women prefer men with resources because it signals competence in men and their ability to provide for a family, while men prefer women who are attractive because it signals their reproductive fitness. Essentially, women prioritize resources because they are looking for a partner who can help support offspring, while men prioritize attractiveness because they are looking for a partner who is able to bear healthy children.

Question 12

According to research on attachment styles,which of the following does NOT accurately describe the way people deal with problems in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant partners tend to use more problem-focused coping strategies rather than emotion-focused coping strategies. They may try to fix the problem on their own, withdraw from the situation, or minimize the issue.

Question 13

Which of the following (actual)research findings represents the most serious challenge to evolutionary explanations of love and attraction?

Accepted Answer

The finding that women are less likely to admit the importance of physical attractiveness, but observations reveal no gender differences, challenges evolutionary explanations which often suggest that men value physical attractiveness more due to reproductive potential. This finding suggests that both genders value physical attractiveness similarly, contradicting some evolutionary theories.

Question 14

The _______ approach to interpersonal relationships addresses the kinds of bonds we form with our caregivers early in life.

Accepted Answer

Attachment theory focuses on the bonds formed between an individual and their primary caregivers during infancy and childhood. This approach examines how these early relationships can shape patterns of behavior and attachment styles later in life. The other options (evolutionary, psychoanalytic, psychosocial, sociobiological) do not specifically pertain to the formation of interpersonal relationships in early life.

Question 15

Ellen is not concerned about Alex abandoning her and believes that she is worthy and well liked.Alex,however,is anxious and concerned that Ellen will not reciprocate his desire for intimacy.According to this scenario,Ellen has a(n)_______ attachment style and Alex has a(n)_______ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

Ellen's belief in her own worthiness and popularity suggests a secure attachment style, while Alex's anxiety over potential rejection points towards an anxious/ambivalent attachment style.

Question 16

Researchers studying evolutionary approaches to love find that although men and women differ on the importance of some of the qualities they find desirable in a partner,men and women are similar in valuing certain qualities.These include

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that both men and women value honesty and a pleasant personality in a partner. Age similarity and commitment (choice A) may be more important to women, while good earning potential and physical vitality (choice B) may be more important to men. Physical attractiveness and earning potential (choice C) may also be valued differently by men and women. Sense of humor and physical attractiveness (choice E) may be valued by both men and women, but research suggests that honesty and a pleasant personality are more universally valued qualities.

Question 17

Brian has had many girlfriends in his life,mostly because he feels unable to comfortably commit to any one person.As soon as a relationship begins to get serious,he feels trapped and puts up barriers to his partner.His girlfriends always want him to make a bigger commitment than he is comfortable making._______ best describes Brian's attachment style.

Accepted Answer

Brian's fear of commitment and tendency to put up barriers to his partner indicate an avoidant attachment style.

Question 18

The basic tenet of evolutionary biology is that people are motivated to

Accepted Answer

The basic tenet of evolutionary biology is that people are motivated to pass on their genes to the next generation. This is because the passing on of genes ensures the survival and continuation of a species. Maximizing rewards and minimizing costs, ensuring survival, equity in relationships, and being responsive to partners' needs may all be factors that contribute to passing on one's genes, but they are not the basic tenet of evolutionary biology.

Question 19

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory,reproduction is more costly (in terms of time,energy,and effort)for females than it is for males.Thus,it is advantageous for males to _______ and for females to _______.

Accepted Answer

According to evolutionary theory, males have a greater potential reproductive success by mating with multiple females and producing many offspring. Females, on the other hand, have a limited number of eggs and bear the burden of gestation and lactation, which is more costly in terms of time, energy, and effort. Therefore, it is advantageous for females to carefully choose a mate and mate infrequently to maximize the fitness of their offspring. Option A reflects this concept.

Question 20

Melanie doesn't find it easy to trust other people and says that she "doesn't need anybody." In all likelihood,Melanie's _______ attachment style can be traced to a caregiver who _______.

Accepted Answer

The avoidant attachment style is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence, which is consistent with Melanie's sense of not needing anyone. This style often stems from a caregiver who was emotionally distant or unresponsive, which fits with the description of Melanie's caregiver being aloof and distant.

Quiz 9: Interpersonal Attraction

Some critics of the evolutionary approach to love have argued that its tenets are untestable.By this they mean that evolutionary theory

According to the evolutionary approach to love,if Jane is looking for a romantic partner who is she most likely to choose?

Advocates of which of the following approaches believe that men and women have different agendas in their relationships with each other?

Carolyn believes that she is worthy and well liked.According to attachment theorists,what is the most likely reason for this?

David Buss and his colleagues (1989,1990) surveyed adults in 37 countries and asked them what they valued in choosing a marriage partner.Men valued physical attractiveness and women valued ambition and good earning potential.According to Buss and his colleagues,this is because

Which of the following relationship researchers takes a developmental perspective in trying to understand the causes of love?

Betty longs for an intimate relationship,but has been hurt before and is afraid that she will be hurt again if she lets herself trust someone.According to the text,Betty

All of the following female behaviours have been found to increase with ovulation (times of peak fertility) EXCEPT

Research by Boothroyd and colleagues found that women are better than men at recognizing those who are open to casual sex.Your text suggests that from an evolutionary perspective women will have evolved to readily recognize

According to an evolutionary approach to love,why do women prefer men with resources,whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

According to research on attachment styles,which of the following does NOT accurately describe the way people deal with problems in a relationship?

Which of the following (actual) research findings represents the most serious challenge to evolutionary explanations of love and attraction?

The _______ approach to interpersonal relationships addresses the kinds of bonds we form with our caregivers early in life.

Ellen is not concerned about Alex abandoning her and believes that she is worthy and well liked.Alex,however,is anxious and concerned that Ellen will not reciprocate his desire for intimacy.According to this scenario,Ellen has a(n) _ attachment style and Alex has a(n) _ attachment style.

Researchers studying evolutionary approaches to love find that although men and women differ on the importance of some of the qualities they find desirable in a partner,men and women are similar in valuing certain qualities.These include

The basic tenet of evolutionary biology is that people are motivated to

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory,reproduction is more costly (in terms of time,energy,and effort) for females than it is for males.Thus,it is advantageous for males to _ and for females to _.

Melanie doesn't find it easy to trust other people and says that she "doesn't need anybody." In all likelihood,Melanie's _ attachment style can be traced to a caregiver who _.

Quiz 9: Interpersonal Attraction

Some critics of the evolutionary approach to love have argued that its tenets are untestable.By this they mean that evolutionary theory

According to the evolutionary approach to love,if Jane is looking for a romantic partner who is she most likely to choose?

Advocates of which of the following approaches believe that men and women have different agendas in their relationships with each other?

Carolyn believes that she is worthy and well liked.According to attachment theorists,what is the most likely reason for this?

David Buss and his colleagues (1989,1990) surveyed adults in 37 countries and asked them what they valued in choosing a marriage partner.Men valued physical attractiveness and women valued ambition and good earning potential.According to Buss and his colleagues,this is because

Which of the following relationship researchers takes a developmental perspective in trying to understand the causes of love?

Betty longs for an intimate relationship,but has been hurt before and is afraid that she will be hurt again if she lets herself trust someone.According to the text,Betty

All of the following female behaviours have been found to increase with ovulation (times of peak fertility) EXCEPT

Research by Boothroyd and colleagues found that women are better than men at recognizing those who are open to casual sex.Your text suggests that from an evolutionary perspective women will have evolved to readily recognize

According to an evolutionary approach to love,why do women prefer men with resources,whereas men prefer women who are attractive?

According to research on attachment styles,which of the following does NOT accurately describe the way people deal with problems in a relationship?

Which of the following (actual) research findings represents the most serious challenge to evolutionary explanations of love and attraction?

The _______ approach to interpersonal relationships addresses the kinds of bonds we form with our caregivers early in life.

Researchers studying evolutionary approaches to love find that although men and women differ on the importance of some of the qualities they find desirable in a partner,men and women are similar in valuing certain qualities.These include

The basic tenet of evolutionary biology is that people are motivated to

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory,reproduction is more costly (in terms of time,energy,and effort) for females than it is for males.Thus,it is advantageous for males to _______ and for females to _______.

Melanie doesn't find it easy to trust other people and says that she "doesn't need anybody." In all likelihood,Melanie's _______ attachment style can be traced to a caregiver who _______.

According to the tenets of evolutionary theory,reproduction is more costly (in terms of time,energy,and effort) for females than it is for males.Thus,it is advantageous for males to _ and for females to _.

Melanie doesn't find it easy to trust other people and says that she "doesn't need anybody." In all likelihood,Melanie's _ attachment style can be traced to a caregiver who _.