Question 1

Joe has been calling Jill each evening and talking with her every day at lunch, but now he is deeply despondent because she is out of town. Which type of love is Joe experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Joe is experiencing passionate love, which is characterized by intense feelings of longing and desire for another person.

Question 2

Which of the following varies a great deal across cultures?

Accepted Answer

The concept of love as a basis for marriage varies significantly across different cultures. In some cultures, marriages are arranged and do not necessarily prioritize love as the primary reason for union, while in others, love is considered a fundamental component for marriage. This cultural variation makes D the correct choice.

Question 3

Keira had parents who were warm and responsive while she was an infant. According to the theory developed by Hazan and Shaver, what is Keira likely to find as an adult?

Accepted Answer

According to Hazan and Shaver's theory, individuals who had warm and responsive parents during infancy are more likely to have an easier time forming close relationships with others as adults. They are also more likely to trust others and feel comfortable with intimacy. Therefore, Keira is likely to find it relatively easy to form close relationships with others.

Question 4

Greer and Neil have been married for 15 years. They have an extremely warm and trusting relationship, and even though Neil frequently travels on business, Greer never worries about him seeing other women. According to Hatfield and Berscheid, what type of love is this?

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by feelings of emotional closeness, trust, and respect. This type of love is often found in long-term relationships, where the initial intense passion has given way to a deeper, more stable connection. The fact that Greer and Neil have an extremely warm and trusting relationship suggests that they have developed a companionate love for each other over the course of their 15-year marriage.

Question 5

According to Sternberg, how can companionate love be subdivided?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg, companionate love can be subdivided into two elements: commitment and intimacy. This type of love is focused on the deep emotional connection and friendship between two individuals, rather than on passion or sexuality. Commitment refers to the long-term commitment to the relationship, while intimacy refers to the emotional closeness and trust between the partners.

Question 6

According to Sternberg, what type of love is prevalent in long-term relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the three components of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Long-term relationships are most commonly associated with the combination of commitment and intimacy, which is known as companionate love. This type of love is characterized by a strong emotional bond, mutual understanding, and deep affection, but less emphasis on passionate feelings.

Question 7

What percentage of people who have used online dating sites have had "mostly positive" experiences with internet dating?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Milton has always been "in love with the idea of being in love," yet his romances have been threatened by his feelings of jealousy. His current girlfriend, Emilia, often assures him that she'll love him forever, but he's not so sure about that. What term would Hazan and Shaver use to describe Milton's relationship style?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver use the attachment theory to describe relationship styles. Based on the given information, Milton's relationship style is anxious-ambivalent, as he is always "in love with the idea of being in love" and is insecure in his relationship with Emilia, despite her reassurances.

Question 9

Akashi always seems to become involved in volatile love relationships. He constantly expects to be rejected by other people, and he is extremely jealous when he actually forms a relationship with someone. Which of the following would Hazan and Shaver suggest about Akashi's infancy?

Accepted Answer

Akashi's constant expectation of rejection and extreme jealousy suggest that he developed an anxious-ambivalent attachment with his parents. This type of attachment style often leads to a fear of abandonment and a belief that others will not provide the love and care that is needed. These feelings can manifest in intense jealousy and insecurity in adult relationships.

Question 10

In which type of culture is marriage more likely to be arranged by families and other go-betweens?

Accepted Answer

Collectivist cultures prioritize the needs and desires of the group over the individual. In such cultures, marriage is often seen as a union between two families, rather than just two individuals. Thus, it is more likely for families and other go-betweens to arrange marriages in collectivist cultures.

Question 11

According to Hazan and Shaver's model of infant attachment and romantic love, adults with which of the following attachment styles are most likely to report more intense emotional highs and lows in their romantic relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to Hazan and Shaver's model, adults with an anxious-ambivalent attachment style are more likely to experience intense emotional highs and lows in their romantic relationships due to their tendency to be preoccupied with their partner's availability and responsiveness. They may crave intimacy and validation from their partner but also fear rejection and abandonment, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions in their relationships.

Question 12

According to Hazan and Shaver, what type of attachment style is associated with an adult who reports that his or her love relations are volatile, jealous, and full of expected rejection?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver associated the anxious-ambivalent attachment style with an adult who reports that his or her love relations are volatile, jealous, and full of expected rejection.

Question 13

Whenever Scott sees Diana he can feel his heart start to pound with excitement. Even though Scott and Diana have dated only a few times, Scott often becomes jealous when Diana talks to other men. He also finds he can't get her out of his mind when they are apart. According to Hatfield and Berscheid, what type of love is Scott experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Scott is experiencing passionate love, which is characterized by strong feelings of longing, desire, and excitement. It often involves intense physical attraction and romantic infatuation.

Question 14

According to Hazan and Shaver's model of infant attachment and romantic love, adults with which of the following attachment styles are most likely to engage in casual sex?

Accepted Answer

According to Hazan and Shaver's model, adults with an avoidant attachment style are more likely to engage in casual sex. They tend to have a fear of intimacy and closeness, and may prefer non-intimate sexual relationships to avoid emotional entanglement.

Question 15

Bonnie is uncomfortable being close to others. She finds it difficult to trust people, and she feels as if she has never really experienced true intimacy in any of her adult relationships. According to the theory developed by Hazan and Shaver, what were Bonnie's parents like during her infancy?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver's theory suggests that individuals who have difficulty with trust and intimacy likely had parents who were cold and rejecting during their infancy, as this can lead to an insecure attachment style.

Question 16

What type of love involves complete absorption in another that includes tender sexual feelings and the agony and ecstasy of intense emotion?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described indicate passionate love, which involves both emotional and physical aspects of a relationship. It is characterized by strong feelings of attraction, desire, and an intense longing for the other person.

Question 17

Which of the factors that predict good relationships are featured prominently in the algorithms that online dating websites use to match their clients?

Accepted Answer

Similarity is one of the main factors that online dating websites use to match their clients. Matching people based on shared interests, values, and personality traits has been found to lead to more successful and satisfying relationships.

Question 18

According to Hazan and Shaver's model of infant attachment and romantic love, adults with which of the following attachment styles are most likely to feel negative about their relationships after dealing with conflict?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver's model suggests that individuals with an anxious-ambivalent attachment style are most likely to experience negative emotions during and after conflict in romantic relationships due to their tendency to feel insecure and dependent on their partner. Secure individuals are less likely to feel negative about their relationships after conflict and may instead work to repair and strengthen the relationship. Avoidant individuals may also feel negative about their relationships after conflict but may distance themselves emotionally instead of seeking to repair the relationship. Insecure individuals, as a broad category, may experience a range of emotions depending on their specific attachment style.

Question 19

Natasha has always felt at ease confiding in other people, and she and Boris have described their relationship as one based on trust. According to Hazan and Shaver, which type of attachment style did Natasha likely have with her parents?

Accepted Answer

People with a secure attachment style are comfortable with intimacy and can trust others easily. They are likely to have had caregivers who were consistently responsive to their needs, which leads to feelings of security and trust in relationships.

Question 20

After two years, how do relationships that began with online dating compare to other relationships?

Accepted Answer

According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, relationships that began with online dating are just as stable as other relationships after two years. The study found no significant difference in relationship satisfaction or long-term outcomes between couples who met online and those who met offline.

Quiz 16: A: Social Behaviour