Question 1

Frank tells his friend that he his madly in love with Marie, and that it feels like he's high. There is some element of truth to that because Frank's brain

Accepted Answer

When someone is in love, their brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, which can create feelings of euphoria and excitement. This is why Frank might feel like he's high.

Question 2

Cross-cultural research indicates that Chinese couples value ________ more, and American couples value ________ more.

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural research shows that Chinese couples tend to value companionate love more, which emphasizes mutual respect, attachment, and affection, while American couples tend to value passionate love more, which is characterized by intense emotions and sexual attraction.

Question 3

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates. Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009), what is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Tribble culture, females court and pursue...

Question 4

The process of arranged marriages in many Eastern cultures is most likely the reason for

Accepted Answer

Arranged marriages in Eastern cultures often result in lower divorce rates because families prioritize compatibility and shared values over fleeting romantic feelings. Additionally, the involvement of family and community in the marriage process can provide a strong support system for the couple, enhancing the stability of the relationship. However, this does not necessarily mean that every arranged marriage results in a happy marriage, as there are cases where the lack of choice and agency for the individuals involved can lead to unhappiness.

Question 5

Often, toward the beginning of romantic relationships, we experience ________, whereas after the relationship has continued for a number of years, we experience ________.

Accepted Answer

The stages of love are often described as including passionate love, which is characterized by intense feelings of attraction and arousal, and companionate love, which is characterized by a deeper emotional bond based on shared experiences, mutual support, and commitment. Passionate love is often experienced at the beginning of a relationship, while companionate love tends to develop over time as the relationship becomes more stable and enduring.

Question 6

Ramona cares deeply about Raül, but does not feel any passion for him. Raül, on the other hand, has feelings of great longing accompanied by physical arousal whenever she's near. In this situation, Ramona is feeling ________ love for Raül, whereas Raül, is feeling ________ love for Ramona.

Accepted Answer

Ramona's love for Raül is companionate because it is based on a deep caring and affection for him, but not passionate love with physical attraction. Raül's love for Ramona is passionate because he experiences strong feelings of longing and physical arousal when he's near her. Therefore, the best choice is B, where Ramona feels companionate love and Raül feels passionate love.

Question 7

As the authors of your text explain, love is experienced differently in different cultures. For instance the Japanese term, amae, has no English equivalent, but can best be described as

Accepted Answer

The Japanese term, amae, is best described as being totally indulged and cared for by your partner.

Question 8

One reason that social psychology took a long time to begin studying long-term relationships was because watching humans behave can change their natural behaviors. This is an example of ________ and something researchers have to be very concerned about.

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Social influence is the tendency for people to change their behavior or attitudes in response to the presence or actions of others. In the context of social psychology research on long-term relationships, observing couples may alter their behavior or attitudes toward each other, which could potentially compromise the validity of the study results. Therefore, researchers must be aware of this possibility and take steps to minimize the effects of social influence on their observations.

Question 9

Western cultures see ________ as the basis for marriage, while Eastern cultures see ________ as the basis for marriage.

Accepted Answer

Western cultures often emphasize romantic love as the primary reason for marriage, while Eastern cultures typically place a higher importance on the similarities in social standing of the families involved.

Question 10

Xhao has devoted hours helping and working with Ming so that he understands his calculus homework. Such behavior exemplifies the Chinese concept of romantic love known as

Accepted Answer

Gan qing is a concept in Chinese culture that emphasizes emotional connection and affection, which is reflected in Xhao's actions of helping and working with Ming to understand his calculus homework. This demonstrates a deep care and commitment, aligning with the notion of gan qing in the context of a supportive and loving relationship.

Question 11

Which of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

The other options all relate to a close or intimate relationship between individuals, while longing implies a desire or yearning for something or someone that may not necessarily involve a close relationship.

Question 12

Complete the following: passionate love: ________ :: companionate love: ________.

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is characterized by intense longing, desire, and physiological arousal, while companionate love is characterized by the deep affection, intimacy, and commitment between two people.

Question 13

Xiang-Xiang and Zhao are a Chinese couple who are romantically involved. Which of the following is most likely to be true about them?

Accepted Answer

In Chinese culture, relationships often emphasize companionate love, which focuses on mutual respect, attachment, and shared life goals, rather than solely on passionate love. This reflects broader cultural values around long-term partnership and familial harmony.

Question 14

Because of the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, people who express that they are madly in love are likely to report that they feel

Accepted Answer

The release of dopamine associated with being madly in love is known to create feelings of euphoria and a "high" sensation. People may feel a rush of pleasure or excitement, as well as increased energy and motivation. This is why being in love can be so addictive and exhilarating.

Question 15

Results of a study by Jankowiak and Fischer (1992) examining love across 166 cultures shows that cultures in ________ tend to have the greatest percentage of cultures with passionate love.

Accepted Answer

Jankowiak and Fischer's study found that Eurasia had the greatest percentage of cultures with passionate love when examining love across different cultures worldwide.

Question 16

When researchers performed an fMRI on participants looking at pictures of someone they were in love with, they found that the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and caudate nucleus were activated, and that they were more strongly activated the more intensely participants indicated that they loved the person in the photo. These particular areas of the brain are associated with the

Accepted Answer

The activation of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and caudate nucleus in response to pictures of a loved one is associated with the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in reward and pleasure. This suggests that romantic love is linked to the brain's reward system.

Question 17

Gan qing is a Chinese concept of love which is achieved by

Accepted Answer

Gan qing is a Chinese concept of love that emphasizes devotion and selflessness towards one's partner. It is achieved by helping and working for another person, rather than being completely dependent on them or focusing solely on sexual satisfaction. Obtaining the approval of both partners' families may be important in Chinese culture, but it is not the main requirement for gan qing.

Question 18

Until relatively recently, social psychologists have limited their study of interpersonal attraction to initial encounters or first impressions. Why?

Accepted Answer

Long-term relationships are more complex and difficult to study scientifically due to the many variables involved, such as changing circumstances, personality development, and individual differences. In contrast, initial encounters are relatively simple and straightforward to study.

Question 19

Shinji's girlfriend completely indulges and pampers him. She attends to his every whim, and allows him to totally depend on her for even necessities such as food. It makes him extremely happy to be a passive love object and be doted upon. The Japanese describe this kind of love as

Accepted Answer

The Japanese concept of amae refers to the desire to be indulged and cared for by others, and to rely on them for emotional and physical needs. This aligns with Shinji's behavior and his girlfriend's treatment of him. The other choices are not as relevant to the scenario described.

Question 20

Which of the following couples is most likely to experience arousal, ecstasy, and intense longing when the other is away?

Accepted Answer

C) Ida (age seventy-six) and George (age eighty-three), who were smitten with each other at a recent community dance, are most likely to experience these intense feelings due to the novelty and excitement of a new relationship.

Quiz 10: Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Frank tells his friend that he his madly in love with Marie, and that it feels like he's high. There is some element of truth to that because Frank's brain

Cross-cultural research indicates that Chinese couples value more, and American couples value more.

In Tribble culture, females court and pursue potential mates. Based on the research by Finkel and Eastwick (2009) , what is most likely to occur?