Question 1

According to Berscheid, ____________ love predominates in the early part of a love relationship.

Accepted Answer

According to Berscheid, romantic love predominates in the early part of a love relationship, characterized by intense emotional attachment and attraction.

Question 2

According to Berscheid, _________ is the most important ingredient of romantic love.

Accepted Answer

According to Berscheid, sexual desire is considered the most important ingredient of romantic love, distinguishing it from other forms of love such as friendship or familial love.

Question 3

Relationships with friends are more likely than relationships with spouses or lovers to:

Accepted Answer

Friendships tend to be more stable than romantic relationships because they are less likely to be subject to the same level of emotional intensity, exclusivity, and conflict that can characterize romantic relationships.

Question 4

Relationships with friends tend to be more _________, while we tend to experience more _________ in relationships with spouses or lovers.

Accepted Answer

Relationships with friends are generally more stable due to less emotional volatility and fewer expectations compared to romantic relationships, where there is a higher degree of exclusiveness and emotional investment.

Question 5

_____________ is also called companionate love and involves a deep caring for that person and a desire to have that person near.

Accepted Answer

Affectionate love, also known as companionate love, is characterized by a deep and enduring emotional connection between partners that involves care, affection, and a desire for closeness, rather than being driven primarily by passion or commitment alone.

Question 6

Harry and Marcia are sexually attracted to each other, enjoy the excitement of getting to know each other, but are uncertain about the security of developing an attachment. Shaver would describe Harry and Marcia's love as:

Accepted Answer

Romantic love is characterized by intense emotional attraction and an initial uncertainty about long-term commitment, which aligns with Harry and Marcia's situation.

Question 7

Kate and Larry are a couple whose sexual attraction has waned, the novelty about each other has been replaced with familiarity, but they are securely attached in a deeply caring relationship. Shaver would describe Kate and Larry's love as:

Accepted Answer

Shaver would describe Kate and Larry's love as affectionate because their relationship is characterized by a deep, caring attachment and intimacy, but lacks the passion that was once there. This type of love is also known as companionate love, which is strong in intimacy and commitment but low in passion.

Question 8

When a couple's sexual attraction has waned and familiarity has replaced novelty in the relationship, the lovers may:

Accepted Answer

When a couple's sexual attraction wanes and familiarity replaces novelty, the outcome can vary widely among different relationships. Some couples may transition into a phase of secure attachment and deep care, others may experience distress, boredom, loneliness, or hostility, and some may decide to end the relationship. The response depends on the individuals involved and how they navigate changes in their relationship.

Question 9

____________ proposed that love can be thought of as a triangle with three main dimensions: passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg proposed the triangular theory of love, which suggests that love can be understood in terms of three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Question 10

Robert Sternberg described a third form of love, ___________, which he said is the strongest, fullest type of love.

Accepted Answer

Consummate love is described by Robert Sternberg as the strongest, fullest form of love, incorporating passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Question 11

According to Sternberg's model of love, which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Dependency is not one of the three dimensions in Sternberg's triangular theory of love. The three components are passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Question 12

Sternberg defined _________ as physical and sexual attraction to another; while the emotional feelings of warmth, closeness, and sharing define ___________.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triangular theory of love identifies passion as physical and sexual attraction, and intimacy as feelings of closeness and connectedness.

Question 13

__________ is our cognitive appraisal of the relationship and our intent to maintain the relationship even in the face of problems.

Accepted Answer

Commitment reflects our cognitive appraisal of the relationship and our intent to maintain the relationship even when facing difficulties. It is about deciding to stay with a partner and work through problems, rather than the emotional closeness (intimacy) or mutual dependence (interdependency) aspects of relationships.

Question 14

Delores and Sid enjoy being together and sharing many activities. According to Sternberg, Delores and Sid are exhibiting which dimension of Sternberg's model of love?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy is the dimension of Sternberg's model of love that involves feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness in loving relationships, which is exhibited by Delores and Sid enjoying being together and sharing many activities.

Question 15

James and Sue have decided to stay together no matter what problems may arise. According to Sternberg, James and Sue are exhibiting which dimension of Sternberg's model of love?

Accepted Answer

Commitment is the dimension of Sternberg's model of love that James and Sue are exhibiting by deciding to stay together no matter what problems may arise. This dimension reflects the decision to maintain a relationship in the long term.

Question 16

Ed and Jane enjoy traveling to historical sites, working crossword puzzles together, and gardening. They have stayed together through good times and bad; and they are still sexually attracted to each other after 30 years of marriage. According to Sternberg, Ed and Jane are exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Consummate love, according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, is characterized by intimacy, passion, and commitment, all of which are exhibited by Ed and Jane through their shared interests, enduring attraction, and long-term commitment to each other.

Question 17

If passion is the only ingredient in a relationship with intimacy and commitment low or absent, the couple is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

Infatuation is characterized by a strong passion without the presence of intimacy or commitment, which aligns with the description given.

Question 18

Carl and Cindy have a weekend fling. Their type of love involved a lot of passion but very little intimacy and no commitment. According to Sternberg, Carl and Cindy experienced:

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, infatuation is characterized by high levels of passion without significant levels of intimacy or commitment, which matches the description of Carl and Cindy's relationship.

Question 19

Marge and Harry have been married for 20 years. They have weathered many difficulties in their marriage but never wavered in their commitment to each other. Although their sexual passion has waned, they still thoroughly enjoy the time they spend together and share many interests and hobbies. According to Sternberg, Marge and Harry are exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, affectionate love (also known as companionate love) is characterized by a deep bond, commitment, and intimacy, but lacks the passion component. Marge and Harry's relationship, with its emphasis on enjoyment of shared time, interests, and enduring commitment despite a decrease in sexual passion, aligns with the characteristics of affectionate love.

Question 20

Simon and Sheryl are in the same classes, but they have never dated and have never talked beyond a "hello." Nevertheless, Simon is sexually attracted to Sheryl and believes that she is the "only girl for him," so much so that he will not ask anyone else out on a date. According to Sternberg, Simon is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simon and Sheryl are in the same...

Quiz 8: Close Relationships and Love