Question 1

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

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Question 2

Research by Buss et al.(1992)on college students' reactions to imagined infidelity finds that

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Buss et al. (1992) found that men tend to be more upset by sexual infidelity, while women are more upset by emotional infidelity, reflecting evolutionary perspectives on mating strategies.

Question 3

When Aron and his colleagues (2005)asked participants to look at pictures of someone they were in love with while performing an MRI on them,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

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The activation of the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and caudate nucleus are associated with the release of dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure. This suggests that the feelings of love and attraction trigger the brain's reward system.

Question 4

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

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According to an evolutionary approach to love, women, who have higher parental investment, are more likely to seek out partners who can provide resources to support themselves and their potential offspring. Men, on the other hand, seek out partners who have qualities that indicate reproductive fitness, such as physical attractiveness. Resources signal competence in men, suggesting that they are capable of providing for their partner and their offspring, while attractiveness signals reproductive fitness in women, indicating that they are healthy and able to bear children.

Question 5

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

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Areas of the brain that experience reward and release dopamine are active when someone is in love. This can create an intense feeling that is similar to being high. The release of dopamine is a normal physiological response and does not indicate a chemical imbalance like a drug addiction.

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Ellen's belief that she is worthy and well-liked suggests a secure attachment style, which is characterized by trust, comfort with intimacy, and a positive view of oneself and others. Alex's anxiety and concern about Ellen not reciprocating his desires for intimacy suggest an anxious/ambivalent attachment style, which is characterized by a fear of rejection, a desire for closeness, and inconsistent or unpredictable behavior in relationships.

Question 8

Ainsworth and his colleagues (1978)identified three basic attachment styles which they termed

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Ainsworth and his colleagues (1978) identified three basic attachment styles which they termed Secure, avoidant, anxious/ambivalent.

Question 9

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.Brian's attachment style is best described as ____.

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Brian is unable to comfortably commit and puts up barriers once a relationship becomes serious. This behavior is typical of someone with an avoidant attachment style, which is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a tendency to distance oneself from emotional connections.

Question 10

According to research presented by the authors of your text,in regions of the world where disease is very common, ____ ; and in places in the world where women have more economic power, ____.

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According to the research presented in the text, in regions of the world where disease is very common, physical attractiveness was valued more as it may be an indicator of good health and reproductive fitness. In places where women have more economic power, women were more interested in a physically attractive man as they have more autonomy to choose a partner based on personal preferences rather than financial security.

Question 11

Research from a thirty-seven-country study indicates that all of the following are true except

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The research indicates that both men and women value honesty, trustworthiness, and a pleasant personality in a potential mate. It also shows that men tend to place a higher value on physical attractiveness in a mate than women do. Women, on the other hand, tend to value ambition, industriousness, and earning capacity more than men do. However, the study does not indicate that both men and women prefer potential mates who are younger than they are.

Question 12

According to a survey conducted by Hazan and Shaver (1987),which attachment style do most people have?

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Hazan and Shaver's survey found that about 60% of participants reported having a secure attachment style, while the other 40% reported having various forms of insecure attachment styles (avoidant, anxious/ambivalent). Therefore, the most common attachment style reported was secure.

Question 13

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

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The concept of attachment styles focuses on the early bonds formed with primary caregivers, as described by psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. The sociobiological approach emphasizes how evolutionary factors and biology shape social behaviors, while the psychoanalytic approach emphasizes the influence of childhood experiences on personality development. The psychosocial approach considers how social and cultural factors interact with psychological processes to shape attitudes and behavior.

Question 14

"I find that others are reluctant to get as close to me as I would like.I often have dreams that my husband doesn't love me like he used to,and that he leaves me unexpectedly.I guess 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.

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The person is expressing anxious attachment style through their need to lose themselves in their partner and fears of abandonment. They also mention that others are reluctant to get as close as they would like, which is typical of anxious attachment.

Question 15

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

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Attachment theorists suggest that individuals with a secure attachment style typically have positive self-esteem and social skills, and feel worthy and well-liked. It is very likely that Carolyn had a secure attachment with her mother, which provided her with a supportive and nurturing environment, which in turn allowed her to develop a positive view of herself and others.

Question 16

The reproductive success of ____ is measured by the quantity of their offspring,whereas the reproductive success of ____ is measured by raising their offspring to maturity.

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Question 17

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

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The release of dopamine is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. Therefore, people experiencing madly in love are likely to report feeling euphoric and high. Choices A, B, and D are not necessarily associated with the release of dopamine in this context.

Question 18

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 ____.

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According to attachment theory, an avoidant attachment style is characterized by a lack of trust, a fear of intimacy, and an avoidance of close relationships. This style is often attributed to a caregiver who was emotionally unavailable, distant, or neglectful. In Melanie's case, her difficulty trusting and her belief that she doesn't "need anybody" suggest an avoidant attachment style. The most likely cause of this attachment style is a caregiver who was aloof and distant towards her.

Question 19

Evolutionary theory suggests that

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Evolutionary theory suggests that women should be attracted to older, more financially stable men because they are better able to provide resources and support for their offspring. This preference is thought to have evolved because in the past, men who were able to provide for their offspring were more likely to ensure their survival and success, thus increasing the chances that their genes would be passed down to future generations.

Question 20

Recall that Collins and Feeney brought heterosexual couples into the laboratory and told the women in each couple that one partner would be giving a speech on the value of college education that would be evaluated.Waiting partners sent notes (supportive or not)to their partners while they were preparing their speeches. They found that

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

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

Research by Buss et al.(1992) on college students' reactions to imagined infidelity finds that

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

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

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

Ainsworth and his colleagues (1978) identified three basic attachment styles which they termed

According to research presented by the authors of your text,in regions of the world where disease is very common, ; and in places in the world where women have more economic power, .

Research from a thirty-seven-country study indicates that all of the following are true except

According to a survey conducted by Hazan and Shaver (1987) ,which attachment style do most people have?

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

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

The reproductive success of is measured by the quantity of their offspring,whereas the reproductive success of is measured by raising their offspring to maturity.

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

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 .

Evolutionary theory suggests that