Question 1

Strong communal relationships are most common among which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Romantic partners often share strong communal relationships characterized by mutual care, support, and sharing of resources, distinguishing them from the more transactional or formal relationships seen in other options.

Question 2

Ben goes out of his way to help Jennifer whenever he can.However,Jennifer has been busy lately and unable to reciprocate.Ben doesn't seem upset because he knows she is sensitive to his needs overall.What kind of relationship do they have?

Accepted Answer

Ben and Jennifer have a communal relationship where the focus is on the well-being of the other person rather than keeping score. Ben goes out of his way to help Jennifer without expecting anything in return because he knows that Jennifer is sensitive to his needs overall. In this type of relationship, individuals are willing to provide care and support to each other without expecting anything in return.

Question 3

Herman and Flora have been married for 40 years.They still have a strong relationship and say they are each other's best friends.According to Sternberg's model,what kind of love does their relationship best exemplify?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's model, companionate love is characterized by a strong emotional bond based on intimacy and commitment, rather than passion. Herman and Flora's long-lasting and strong relationship, based on their friendship and commitment to each other, best exemplifies companionate love.

Question 4

In their relationship,Clyde is concerned with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs,whereas Barb is concerned with being responsive to Clyde's needs.How do Clyde and Barb each view their relationship?

Accepted Answer

Clyde's concern with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs reflects an exchange relationship view, where partners keep track of their contributions and feel obligated to reciprocate. On the other hand, Barb's concern with being responsive to Clyde's needs reflects a communal relationship view, where partners provide support and care for each other without expecting anything in return. Therefore, Clyde views their relationship as an exchange relationship, whereas Barb views it as a communal relationship.

Question 5

Mark has been dating Dierdra for some time.He never lets her go out with her friends or talk to other men.He is demanding and possessive of her.What type of love does he have for Dierdra?

Accepted Answer

Mark's behavior is characteristic of mania, which is characterized by possessiveness and jealousy. Mark's control over Dierdra's actions and relationships is not an expression of selfless love (agape), playful love (ludus), or familial love (storge).

Question 6

Eileen says she loves Jesse,even though they met very recently and both of them are still dating other people.When her best friend asks her what she means by "love," Eileen says,"I feel like even though we just met,I could tell him anything in the world.And he's so sexy-I get butterflies just thinking about him." According to the triangular theory of love,how would Eileen's feelings towards Jesse best be labelled?

Accepted Answer

Eileen's feelings towards Jesse are described as passionate love, which is characterized by intense emotions, physical attraction, and strong sexual desire. They have not yet developed the other components of love, such as commitment and intimacy, which are necessary for consummate love. Companionate love involves strong feelings of intimacy and commitment but may not have the same level of passion and sexual desire. Fatuous love involves commitment without necessarily developing intimacy or passion.

Question 7

Which of the following people has an avoidant attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Curtis exhibits the characteristics of an avoidant attachment style, as he finds it difficult to trust others and feels uncomfortable with closeness and intimacy in relationships.

Question 8

June and Walter fell in love at first sight and still find each other very sexy.They are obsessed with each other,but their love life blows hot and cold.What attachment style to each other do they have?

Accepted Answer

June and Walter's obsession with each other despite their love life having hot and cold moments suggests that they have an anxious/ambivalent attachment style. This attachment style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a tendency to cling onto their partner, which could explain their obsession with each other. The hot and cold moments could be due to fear of rejection or abandonment, which causes them to pull away at times.

Question 9

How does attachment style relate to adult relationships?

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Question 10

In Lee's (1988)categorization scheme for styles of love,what kind of love is agape?

Accepted Answer

In Lee's categorization scheme, agape is classified as altruistic love, which is selfless love characterized by giving to others without expecting anything in return.

Question 11

Jack and Donna have been dating and living together for two years.Jack always puts Donna's needs before his own,is very supportive of Donna,and devotes a great deal of time and energy to the relationship.Donna,on the other hand,focuses on her own needs and problems and does not exert a great deal of effort when it comes to the relationship.What would equity theorists most likely say about Jack and Donna's relationship?

Accepted Answer

According to equity theory, individuals compare their inputs (contributions to the relationship) and outcomes (rewards received from the relationship) to those of their partner. If there is a perceived imbalance, the individuals may either feel underbenefited or overbenefited. In Jack and Donna's relationship, Jack appears to contribute more and receive less in return, which would lead him to feel underbenefited and upset. Donna, on the other hand, appears to contribute less and receive more in return, which would lead her to feel overbenefited and possibly guilty. Therefore, the most likely scenario according to equity theory is that Jack feels underbenefited and upset, and Donna feels overbenefited and guilty.

Question 12

Considering the love taxonomies of Lee,Sternberg,and Hatfield,which of the following classifications all seem to reflect a similar type of love?

Accepted Answer

Lee's storge, Sternberg's intimacy, and Hatfield's companionate love all involve feelings of closeness, affection, and warmth towards another person. These types of love are characterized by a deep sense of attachment and a desire for emotional intimacy rather than physical passion or playful romance.

Question 13

Conchita has good relationships with her boyfriend and with her parents.She is also able to form caring and supportive friendships.Which attachment styles does Conchita most likely have?

Accepted Answer

Conchita most likely has a secure attachment style as she has good relationships with her boyfriend and parents and is able to form caring and supportive friendships. People with secure attachment styles are able to form healthy relationships and have positive views of themselves and others.

Question 14

According to Lee's (1988)categorization scheme for styles of love,which of the following would best describe the feelings between best friends?

Accepted Answer

Storge love is characterized as a comfortable, companionable type of love, based on familiarity and similarity. Best friends often fit this description, as they have a close relationship built on shared experiences and a sense of trust and closeness. Ludus love is playful and flirtatious, pragma love is practical and focused on shared goals, and agape love is selfless and focused on the well-being of the other person - these styles may not fit the description of a typical best friend relationship.

Question 15

After a two-week whirlwind romance,Anna and Ken decide to get married.In the framework of the triangular theory of love,how would Anna and Ken's love be categorized?

Accepted Answer

According to the triangular theory of love, passionate love is characterized by intense emotions, physical attraction, and a sense of elation. This type of love is often described as "falling in love" quickly, which is likely what happened with Anna and Ken's whirlwind romance that led to marriage after only two weeks. Therefore, their love would be classified as passionate love.

Question 16

How do men and women differ with respect to Lee's (1988)styles of love?

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Question 17

What do psychologists call romantic love characterized by high arousal,intense attraction,and fear of rejection?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists refer to romantic love characterized by high arousal, intense attraction, and fear of rejection as passionate love. This type of love is often associated with strong emotions and physical sensations, such as butterflies in the stomach or racing heartbeats. It is characterized by an intense focus on the object of affection, a strong desire to connect emotionally and physically, and a sense of urgency to be with the loved one. However, this type of love may not necessarily be sustainable over time, and may eventually evolve into other forms of love, such as companionate love.

Question 18

Peter offers to help Liza whenever she needs help.In return,however,Peter expects Liza to drop what she is doing to help Peter immediately when he needs help.What is Peter's understanding of the relationship?

Accepted Answer

Peter's understanding of the relationship is one of exchange where he is offering help to Liza in exchange for her immediately dropping what she is doing to help him. This suggests that he expects a tit-for-tat style of interaction in which each person helps the other in a way that balances out over time.

Question 19

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,what are the basic components of love?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triangular theory of love includes three basic components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Intimacy refers to the emotional closeness and connections between two individuals, passion refers to the physical and sexual attraction, and commitment refers to the decision to maintain the relationship and work towards its long-term success. The other answer choices are not components of Sternberg's theory.

Question 20

Brenda is asked to rate her feelings toward her sister Stephanie.According to Sternberg's triangular theory,how will Brenda most likely rate her relationship with her sister?

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's triangular theory, commitment is the most essential component of long-term relationships, followed by intimacy and passion. Brenda is asked to rate her feelings toward her sister Stephanie, which suggests a long-term relationship based on commitment. Therefore, Brenda will most likely rate her relationship with her sister higher in commitment than intimacy or passion.

Quiz 9: Attraction and Close Relationships