Question 1

There are reputable scholars and clinicians who believe that love is not an appropriate basis for a successful marriage.

Accepted Answer

Many reputable scholars and clinicians argue that factors such as compatibility, shared goals, and mutual respect are more critical foundations for a successful marriage than love alone, which can be fleeting or evolve over time.

Question 2

According to your text, which of the following are qualities associated with jealousy?

Accepted Answer

Jealousy is characterized by emotional reactions to perceived threats to a relationship, not solely real threats or intense consummate love.

Question 3

Most studies on dating scripts find that women are responsible for keeping the conversation flowing during the date.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are typically responsible for initiating and maintaining conversation during dates.

Question 4

Courtship rituals are meant to initiate couples into the process of lifelong commitment.

Accepted Answer

Courtship rituals are social behaviors that help individuals assess compatibility and readiness for a long-term partnership, often leading to lifelong commitment.

Question 5

Script theory argues that each of us use scripts to help us organize the expected information we need for different environments.

Accepted Answer

Script theory suggests that individuals rely on cognitive structures, known as scripts, to understand and navigate various social situations by organizing expected actions and behaviors appropriate for these environments.

Question 6

Based on the details contained in Lee's typology, which kind of love relationship might pose the most challenging or troublesome situation during a breakup?

Accepted Answer

Manic love, according to Lee's typology, is characterized by extreme highs and lows, possessiveness, and intense dependency. This can lead to particularly challenging or troublesome situations during a breakup due to the intense emotional investment and potential for unhealthy attachment behaviors.

Question 7

What is Sternberg's Triangle of Love?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangle of Love is a model that describes the three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. These components form the vertices of a triangle and can be combined in different ways to describe different types of love relationships.

Question 8

Companionate love is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by a deep, affectionate attachment between partners. It involves a gradual growth of love over time, a deep knowledge of one's partner, and an acceptance of both their best and worst qualities. This form of love is built on mutual respect, understanding, and care, which encompasses all the options listed.

Question 9

According to your text, the filter theory of mate selection may be useful when trying to understand how some seemingly incompatible people are able to form long lasting relationships.

Accepted Answer

The filter theory of mate selection suggests that people use a series of filters (such as socio-economic status, religion, values, or interests) to narrow down potential partners. This theory can explain how seemingly incompatible people might form lasting relationships if they pass through each other's filters on more significant or foundational criteria, indicating deeper compatibility beyond surface-level differences.

Question 10

According to your text, what is the primary difference between passionate and companionate love?

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between passionate and companionate love is that passionate love is more characteristic of the beginning of relationships, while companionate love is seen when relationships endure over time.

Question 11

It is perfectly safe to interact with people you meet online, as long as you Google them before you meet them to check for questionable activity.

Accepted Answer

Googling someone can provide some information, but it does not guarantee safety. It's important to take additional precautions, such as meeting in public places and informing someone about your plans.

Question 12

Which of the following types of love proposed by Lee tend to be seen reliably regardless of cultural contexts?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following types of love proposed by Lee tend to be expressed very differently depending on cultural contexts and values?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Passionate love tends to feel intoxicating and overwhelming and resembles what we see depicted as love in much of Western popular culture.

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is often characterized by intense emotions, longing, and a desire for union with another, which aligns with the romanticized view of love frequently portrayed in Western popular culture, such as in movies, songs, and literature.

Question 15

The central emotion behind jealousy is love.

Accepted Answer

Jealousy is a complex emotion that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including fear of losing someone or something, feelings of inadequacy, or a lack of trust. While love is not always the central emotion behind jealousy, it can be a significant factor in many cases.

Question 16

What are Sternberg's three components of consummate love?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's theory of love posits that consummate love, the most complete form of love, is comprised of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. These elements together form the strongest and most enduring type of love.

Question 17

Exogamy is the idea that certain groups marry within those same groups, like Catholics marrying Catholics, or Muslims marrying Muslims.

Accepted Answer

Exogamy is the practice of marrying outside one's social group, clan, or tribe, contrasting with endogamy, which is marrying within the same group.

Question 18

Which of the following findings of research on the likelihood of male partners' verbal expressions of love in heterosexual relationships is factual?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely to say "I love you" first in heterosexual relationships, and one of the motivations behind this might be to increase the likelihood of sex.

Question 19

According to your text, which of the following statements about recent research is accurate?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are accurate according to recent research on long-lasting love. Accepting your partner as they are, recognizing the importance of sexual desire, and putting your mate's well-being above your own are all key components of sustaining love over time.

Question 20

Much more research is needed on the ways in which non-heterosexual couples initiate and form relationships.

Accepted Answer

Research on non-heterosexual relationships has historically been limited, and while there has been progress, there is still a need for more comprehensive studies to understand the unique ways in which non-heterosexual couples initiate and form relationships, considering the diverse contexts and challenges they may face.

Quiz 8: The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, and the Experiences of Love