Question 1

Our earliest forms of love are:

Accepted Answer

Attachment to our primary caregiver is considered the earliest and most fundamental form of love that we experience as infants. Research has shown that this attachment plays a crucial role in our emotional development and the formation of later relationships. Sexual, Storge-type, avoidant, and unrequited love are all different forms of love that typically emerge later in life.

Question 2

Ancient Greek and Roman mythology and early Christianity did not equate love with:

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greek and Roman mythology as well as in early Christianity, love was not necessarily linked to marriage. Marriage was often more about social and economic arrangements than about love.

Question 3

Which of the following have researchers NOT found to be true about romance in post-modern American society?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that the idea of always having romance in a long-term relationship is a myth and that it is normal for the intensity of romantic feelings to diminish over time.

Question 4

"Other people don't seem to want to get as close as I do, and it scares them away," says Lucas. This may indicate a/an ___________ attachment.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Other people don't seem to want to get as close as I do, and it scares them away" suggests that Lucas is anxious/ambivalent in his attachment style. This attachment style is characterized by a strong desire for intimacy and fear of abandonment, often leading to clinginess and a tendency to push others away.

Question 5

Which represents a macro-level perspective on love?

Accepted Answer

A macro-level perspective means looking at love from a larger societal or cultural perspective. Option C suggests that societies can have an impact on the development of love, which is a macro-level viewpoint. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, John Lee's styles of love, and Agape are all theories that focus on individual experiences of love and are therefore micro-level perspectives. The wheel theory of love is also more focused on individual experiences and does not cover societal influences.

Question 6

Which statement best indicates an avoidant attachment among adults?

Accepted Answer

The statement "It's difficult to trust people completely, and I'd rather not become too dependent on them" best indicates an avoidant attachment. This statement suggests that the individual is hesitant to form close relationships and does not want to rely on others for emotional support. This is a typical characteristic of individuals with an avoidant attachment style.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about attachment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is TRUE about...

Question 8

Some of the earliest stories of love come from:

Accepted Answer

Ancient Greek and Roman mythology include tales of love such as the story of Orpheus and Eurydice or the Trojan War, which was caused by a love triangle between Helen, Menelaus, and Paris.

Question 9

When we establish eye contact with, touch, or smell the scent of a person with features we see as desirable, our brain releases a flood of chemicals to the nerves and bloodstream that are natural amphetamines such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and phenylethylamine (PEA)that give us the rush we know as sexual attraction. This is the __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The biochemical perspective focuses on the chemical processes that occur in the brain and body that are related to human behavior and emotions. In this case, the release of natural amphetamines when experiencing sexual attraction.

Question 10

Casey and Amber have a rational, down-to-earth style of love based on practical considerations. They both had an actual checklist of traits they were looking for in a partner such as their level of education, earnings, and religious or political views. Which style of love does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Their love style seems to be based on practicalities and clearly defined expectations, which corresponds to the Pragma style. They have made a rational decision to be together based on their logical criteria rather than on mere feelings or passion.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that various combinations of the three elements - intimacy, passion, and commitment - lead to different kinds of love. This theory does not suggest that relationships move around the triangle or that the points represent different methods of mate selection. The idea of Ludus being the most intense is also not part of this theory. While the theory could potentially apply to arranged marriages, it is not specific to this type of relationship.

Question 12

Michael and his partner Matthew have been together for many years. They began as friends, and over time the relationship moved forward in its degree of commitment and intimacy. It is a comfortable love, with mutual trust, compatibility, and respect. Which style of love does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Storge love is characterized by deep mutual care, respect, and understanding between two people who have a strong emotional bond, such as long-term friends or family members. This description aligns well with Michael and Matthew's relationship, as they began as friends and have developed a committed and intimate partnership built on trust and compatibility.

Question 13

Sternberg's triangular theory of love suggests that love has three components:

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that three components of love exist: passion, intimacy, and commitment. Passion refers to physical and sexual attraction, intimacy refers to emotional closeness, and commitment refers to the desire to maintain the relationship long-term. These components can be present in varying degrees in different types of love relationships.

Question 14

In a formally free society, such as the United States, the development of love:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a formally free society, such as...

Question 15

__________ is defined as (1)a strong affection for one another arising out of kinship or personal ties; (2)attraction based on sexual desire; and (3)affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests.

Accepted Answer

Love is defined as a strong affection that can arise from various sources, including kinship, personal ties, sexual attraction, admiration, benevolence or common interests. The other options, such as attachment and Ludus love, only represent specific types or forms of love. Respect, while important, is not the same as love.

Question 16

Meixiu and Bai Chao have been happily married for over thirty years. Their relationship is based on trust and commitment, and they feel tremendous joy and pride in the family they have raised, and the home they have built. It is likely that they experience:

Accepted Answer

Meixiu and Bai Chao's relationship is based on trust and commitment, indicating that their love has evolved beyond the passionate and intense feelings of romantic love (D) or early-stage love (E) and has become companionate love, which is characterized by comfort, emotional closeness, and commitment. Agape love (C) is a selfless love that is focused on the needs of the other person, which is likely present in their relationship as well, but companionate love is a better overall fit. Arranged love (A) is not applicable in this case, as there is no mention of their marriage being arranged by others.

Question 17

Reiss's wheel theory of love examines the various stages in which love develops. He describes four stages of love. Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Reiss's wheel theory of love includes the stages of building rapport, self-revelation, mutual dependency, and personality need fulfillment. The theory does not include a stage focused on biochemical processes.

Question 18

The "romantic love ideal" developed during the 18th and 19th centuries includes five core beliefs. Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

The five core beliefs of the "romantic love ideal" include love at first sight, there is one "true love" for each person, the beloved is (nearly) perfect, we should marry for love, and love requires a struggle or sacrifice. Therefore, option C is not one of the core beliefs.

Question 19

__________ attachments reflect children's confidence in knowing their caregiver would be available when needed, an assurance that comes from the caregiver having been warm, responsive, and consistently available to infants over time.

Accepted Answer

Secure attachments reflect children's confidence in their caregiver's availability, which comes from consistent warmth, responsiveness, and availability over time. Anxious/ambivalent attachments reflect an inconsistent caregiving style, avoidant attachments reflect emotional unresponsiveness or rejection, motor attachments are not a recognized attachment style, and infant-father attachments are a type of attachment based on the infant's relationship with their father specifically.

Question 20

Wow! Marcus and Gwen are in love. It is a passionate, melodramatic, and an exciting experience! What type of love are they likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

The intense, passionate, and exciting experience described in the scenario is characteristic of romantic love. This type of love is typically associated with strong physical and emotional attraction, as well as intense feelings of intimacy and infatuation. Arranged love refers to a situation where two individuals are brought together by their families or other external factors, while companionate love and Storge love involve a deeper, more enduring sense of attachment and companionship. Early-stage love can also be intense and passionate, but it is typically characterized by more uncertainty and exploration as the partners get to know each other.

Quiz 4: Love and Loving Relationships