Question 1

As people grow old, their social network shrinks. Consequently, their health

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As people age, the quality of their social connections, particularly those within their inner core network, plays a significant role in maintaining their health. A smaller, but closer and more supportive network can contribute positively to their well-being.

Question 2

To the ancient Greeks, passionate feelings of attraction in the context of marriage were regarded as

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The ancient Greeks often viewed passionate love, or "eros," as a form of madness that could disrupt rational thought and social order.

Question 3

The components of Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love are passion, intimacy, and

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Sternberg's triangular theory of love posits that love is composed of three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment. These elements combine in various ways to form different types of love.

Question 4

Roberta and Paul have been lovers for the past 6 months. Nevertheless, Roberta was taken back when Paul asked her to marry him. Although she said "Yes," she had some doubts because they had never really gotten close and shared their innermost thoughts and feelings. Robert Sternberg would say that their relationship is lacking in which element?

Accepted Answer

Roberta and Paul's relationship is described as lacking in the sharing of innermost thoughts and feelings, which directly corresponds to Sternberg's intimacy component of his triangular theory of love. Intimacy involves emotional closeness and sharing.

Question 5

All three men that Selene found by answering personal ads in a magazine turned out to be interested only in the passion and intimacy components of love. In other words, they

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These men's interest solely in passion and intimacy, without a desire for a deeper connection or commitment, suggests a fear of commitment.

Question 6

"I want to marry you because I'm infatuated with you," said Raymond. "That's not enough,"Said Martha, thinking about consummate love. "I also need you to

Accepted Answer

Consummate love, according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, consists of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Martha's thought about consummate love implies the need for more than just infatuation (which is often equated with passion). Intimacy, in this context, refers to a deep emotional connection, which is what she is seeking in addition to Raymond's infatuation.

Question 7

After meeting at a ski resort and spending a passionate weekend together, Andre and Natasha decided to get married. At this point, Andre and Natasha's marriage is likely based on what type of love?

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Fatuous love is characterized by passion and commitment without the intimacy component, which seems to describe Andre and Natasha's situation after a passionate weekend and a quick decision to marry.

Question 8

Oscar and Gertrude have been married for 30 years. In the beginning, their love consisted of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Over the years, some of the passion has gone out of the relationship. In other words, they began with 	love and now experience _______love.

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Consummate love, which includes passion, intimacy, and commitment, describes their initial relationship. Over time, as passion fades but intimacy and commitment remain, their love transitions to companionate love.

Question 9

Companionate love includes all of the following except

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Companionate love is characterized by deep affection, caring, and trust, but it is not defined by passion, which is more characteristic of romantic love.

Question 10

Emily and Roger were once passionate about one another but no longer are. Because both cheated in the relationship, there is no longer a sense of trust, either. They are committed to staying together because real estate prices are down, and they know it's a bad time to put the apartment on the market. What type of love do they have?

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Empty love is characterized by commitment without intimacy or passion, which aligns with Emily and Roger's situation where the emotional and physical connection is gone, but they stay together for practical reasons.

Question 11

Most people aspire to what type of love?

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Consummate love, which encompasses intimacy, passion, and commitment, is often considered the most complete and satisfying form of love, and thus, it is what many people aspire to achieve in their relationships.

Question 12

Consummate love consists of

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Consummate love, according to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, is characterized by the presence of all three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 13

In the beginning stages of a relationship, romantic love lacks which element?

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In the early stages of a relationship, romantic love often involves intense feelings of attraction and passion, as well as a growing sense of intimacy as partners get to know each other better. However, commitment, which involves a decision to maintain a relationship and plan for a future together, may not be fully developed at this stage.

Question 14

The love that brings people together is_______	love. The love that keeps them together is_______Love.

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Passionate love is often what initially brings people together, characterized by intense emotions and attraction. Companionate love, on the other hand, is based on deep affection, commitment, and intimacy, which are key for long-term relationships.

Question 15

In a classic study of friendship formation conducted in student housing at MIT (Festinger, Schachter, and Back, 1950), researchers found that friendships were greatly influenced by

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The study by Festinger, Schachter, and Back (1950) found that proximity, or the physical closeness between people, greatly influenced the formation of friendships among students in housing at MIT.

Question 16

In general, people tend to be attracted to others who are

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Research in social psychology suggests that people are generally attracted to others who are similar to them across various dimensions, including demographics, attitudes, interests, and personality. This phenomenon is known as the similarity-attraction effect.

Question 17

Is there such a thing as a "bias for beauty"?

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Research suggests that men generally place a higher emphasis on physical attractiveness than women do, indicating a stronger bias for beauty among men.

Question 18

When a woman is looking for a mate, she is least likely to care about the man's

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Research suggests that women often prioritize factors like education, income, and job stability over physical appearance when selecting a long-term mate.

Question 19

Which of the following is true concerning what men and women look for in a romantic partner?

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Research in psychology and social sciences has shown that while there are some differences in what men and women prioritize in a romantic partner, there is significant overlap in the characteristics both genders value. Both men and women often rate qualities like kindness, intelligence, and a good sense of humor as important. Differences that do exist, such as men valuing physical attractiveness slightly more and women valuing financial prospects slightly more, do not overshadow the commonalities in what both genders seek in a partner.

Question 20

Disclosing too much information at the beginning of a relationship does which of the following?

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Disclosing too much information too soon can overwhelm or make the other person feel uncomfortable, as it may not match the current level of intimacy in the relationship.

Quiz 11: Socioemotional Development in Young Adulthood