Question 1

Which of the following is associated with greater commitment in romantic relationships?

Accepted Answer

Greater idealization of one's romantic partner is associated with greater commitment in romantic relationships, particularly among Westerners, where individualistic cultures often emphasize personal satisfaction and idealization in relationships.

Question 2

Joachim feels that there are few opportunities for him to make new friends and that he is permanently connected to the friends he has.Knowing this, you can expect that

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Question 3

Romantic love, which is discussed within the context of monogamous human relationships in the textbook, exists because it was evolutionarily advantageous for our ancestors.Is this true or false? Why?

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Romantic love likely provided a stable environment for raising offspring, increasing the chances of survival and the passing on of genes from parents who formed strong pair bonds.

Question 4

Marco, who is Latin American, scores very highly on a measure of simpático.Given what you know about this concept, which of the following statements is also likely to be true of Marco?

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The concept of "simpático" in Latin American cultures emphasizes warmth, friendliness, and positive social interactions, suggesting that Marco's interactions with friends likely involve displays of warmth and affection.

Question 5

A person says, "I do not need to maintain my friendships.I know that they will always be friends with me, and I will always be friends with them." According to the textbook, this person is likely to

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Question 6

Josie, who is from the United States, has been living in Taiwan for over a year.She has made several Taiwanese friends and has a Taiwanese romantic partner.Given what you know about cultural differences in intimacy, you can expect that

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DIn many cultures, including Taiwanese culture, the level of personal information disclosure varies based on the nature of the relationship and cultural norms. A) is correct because, in cross-cultural romantic relationships, there can be differences in expectations and practices around intimacy and self-disclosure, with individuals from more individualistic cultures like the United States potentially being more open and disclosing more personal information than their partners from more collectivist cultures like Taiwan. D) is correct because friends, especially in collectivist cultures, may share a lot of personal information with each other as a way of maintaining close bonds, but this does not necessarily mean that Josie, coming from a more individualistic culture, will reciprocate to the same extent, as her cultural background might influence her to be more selective or reserved in what she shares.

Question 7

Romantic love was evolutionarily advantageous because it

Accepted Answer

Romantic love likely evolved as a mechanism to bring parents closer together, ensuring a stable, nurturing environment for their offspring, which increased the chances of survival for the child. This close bond would facilitate cooperative parenting and resource sharing, directly benefiting the offspring's development and survival in early human societies.

Question 8

Greater residential mobility is associated with

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Higher residential mobility is often associated with higher crime rates. This can be due to a variety of factors, including less community cohesion and weaker social ties, which can reduce informal social control and increase opportunities for crime.

Question 9

Lumusi is a Ghanaian teenager who reports having more enemies than Lisa, who is an American teenager.According to research discussed in the textbook on Ghana, which of the following explains why Lumusi reports having more enemies than Lisa?

Accepted Answer

Ghanaians, compared to Westerners, often have more relationships with individuals they did not choose and cannot avoid, leading to a higher likelihood of reporting enemies due to these unavoidable and potentially contentious interactions.

Question 10

Priya, an Indian woman, and Gopal, an Indian man, have been in an arranged marriage for 12 years.Seema, who is also an Indian woman, and Arun, who is also an Indian man, have been in a love marriage for 12 years.Based on research by Gupta and Singh (1982), which couple will report feeling the most love for each other?

Accepted Answer

Gupta and Singh (1982) found that love in arranged marriages tends to increase over time, while love in love marriages tends to decrease. Therefore, Priya and Gopal, in an arranged marriage, are likely to report feeling more love for each other after 12 years.

Question 11

Previous research indicates that _______ is more important for relationship satisfaction among East Asians than Westerners, while _______ is more important for relationship satisfaction among Westerners than Asians.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that commitment is often more emphasized in East Asian cultures due to collectivist values, while passion is often more emphasized in Western cultures due to individualistic values.

Question 12

You are likely to find high levels of residential mobility in cultures that are also characterized by

Accepted Answer

High relational mobility is a cultural characteristic where individuals have more freedom to choose and change their relationships, leading to higher levels of residential mobility as people move more freely for personal, social, or economic reasons.

Question 13

Given what you know about the cross-cultural research examining simpático, what would you expect to occur within an interaction between Fernando, who is Latin American, and Frank, who is European American?

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Question 14

How does the similarity-attraction effect relate to the conditionality of one's relationships?

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Question 15

Which of the following reflects simpático?

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Simpático refers to being pleasant, friendly, and agreeable, which aligns with Mercedes being a gracious and welcoming host.

Question 16

Jeremiah has moved around to 10 different states in the United States within five years due to his job.This means that, compared to someone who has not moved around at all before, Jeremiah will

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Question 17

The belief that attractive people have more desirable qualities than unattractive people is more common in

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High-relational-mobility cultures, where individuals have more opportunities to form new relationships, tend to place a higher value on physical attractiveness, associating it with more desirable qualities. This is because in such cultures, where people can more freely choose whom to associate with, attractiveness becomes a more significant factor in social selection.

Question 18

Arranged marriages

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Arranged marriages are more common in cultures with extended families, where the family unit includes not just parents and children but a wider network of relatives who have a say in personal matters, including marriage. In contrast, nuclear families, which consist of only parents and their children, tend to emphasize individual choice more, making arranged marriages less common.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about mate selection in small-scale societies?

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Question 20

Romantic love is

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Romantic love appears to exist in all cultures, although its expression and importance can vary significantly from one culture to another. Anthropological and historical research has found evidence of romantic love across different societies, indicating that it is a universal human experience rather than a recent phenomenon or a product of specific cultural values like individualism or collectivism.

Quiz 11: Interpersonal Attraction, Close Relationships, and Groups