Question 1

Brennan and Shaver (1995)investigated attachment styles in adulthood.They found that anxious adults

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Question 2

Hatfield and Walster's (1981)three-factor theory,that love contains a cultural determinant,an appropriate love object and emotional arousal,

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Hatfield and Walster's three-factor theory is a model that explains love as the interaction of three variables, namely cultural determinant, appropriate love object, and emotional arousal. It serves as a general framework for understanding love but does not account for cultural differences in love experiences. Therefore, it is best described as a label that describes the interaction of these three factors, making option B the correct answer.

Question 3

Longitudinal evidence suggests that attachment styles

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Longitudinal evidence suggests that attachment styles that are evident in young adults continue through later life. This means that individuals tend to maintain their same attachment style across their lifespan. Options A and B are false, and option C is misleading as attachment styles do not progress through predictable stages like other areas of development.

Question 4

Jane asked Sally 'How could you fall out of love with Harry so easily?' An interesting angle on this is that it probably stems from

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Falling out of love can happen for a variety of reasons, but one possibility is that Sally had an idealized image of Harry that he failed to meet. This can lead to disappointment and disillusionment with the relationship. It's important to avoid harsh judgments and instead try to understand the complexities of human emotions and relationships.

Question 5

Meta-analyses have indicated that being in a relationship

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Meta-analyses have consistently shown that being in a relationship (particularly a happy one) can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. This is true for both men and women.

Question 6

People use various cognitive tactics to maintain a close relationship.They may

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All of the above options are cognitive tactics that people use to maintain a close relationship. Playing up a partner's virtues and playing down their faults helps to focus on the positive aspects of the relationship, while working to match the view that their partner is close to ideal helps to maintain a positive image of their partner. Finally, expecting less from a partner helps to avoid disappointment and maintain a positive outlook on the relationship.

Question 7

People who believe in 'love at first sight'

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People who believe in 'love at first sight' are more likely to experience it as they may be more open and receptive to the possibility of falling in love quickly. However, this does not necessarily mean that their first relationship will be jeopardized or that they seek short-term relationships, as these factors depend on individual circumstances and traits. It is also not accurate to say that they are out of touch with modern social psychology, as the concept of instant attraction is a common and accepted phenomenon in the field of psychology.

Question 8

Passionate love is

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Passionate love is often equated with romantic love, characterized by intense emotions and sexual attraction.

Question 9

Passionate love is to logical love as ________ is to ________.

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Passionate love (eros) is characterized by intense feelings of attraction and desire, while logical love (pragma) is characterized by practicality and mutual benefits. Therefore, the best choice to complete the analogy is eros to pragma. Choices A and B are not appropriate because storge and agape are types of love that are not related to the distinction between passionate and logical love.

Question 10

Research on marital satisfaction and stability has revealed that

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Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a factor that,according to Adam and Jones (1997),contributes to an ongoing relationship?

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Personal dedication, moral commitment, and constraint commitment were identified by Adam and Jones (1997) as contributing factors to an ongoing relationship. However, family obligation was not specifically mentioned as a factor in their study.

Question 12

In comparing 'love' marriages with arranged marriages,Gupta and Singh (1982)found that

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Question 13

Attachment theory argues that love

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Attachment theory argues that love is a complex construct that involves both biological and social components. The theory proposes a systematic way of understanding emotional bonding between adults as well as between children and their caregivers. It suggests that biological processes such as neurochemistry and hormones are closely intertwined with social experiences, such as responsiveness and attunement from caregivers, in shaping our ability to form and maintain healthy relationships throughout the lifespan.

Question 14

In Sternberg's model,romance is exceeded by _________ love.

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In Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, consummate love is considered the most complete form of love, combining intimacy, passion, and commitment, and thus exceeds romantic love in its depth and stability.

Question 15

Jill,mother of three school-age children,wants to leave her husband who has been mistreating her.However,without his income she could not afford a decent house; nor could she pay for her children's private education.Her decision to remain in her relationship is due to

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Jill's decision to remain in her relationship is due to the constraint commitment, as she feels financially dependent on her husband and unable to afford basic necessities for her children without his income.

Question 16

'Falling in love' can be triggered by such factors as proximity,similarity and reciprocal liking.Ironically

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Proximity, similarity, and reciprocal liking are factors that can contribute to both falling in love and falling in friendship. Therefore, it can be difficult to distinguish between the two.

Question 17

Quentin is completely infatuated with Julie.Although this happened yesterday,and they haven't really had the chance to share intimate thoughts,he decided after eating his breakfast cereal that he was now committed to an everlasting relationship.Our reading of Sternberg (1988)suggests that Quentin's love is

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Quentin's love is based on infatuation and a sudden decision to commit to a forever relationship without really getting to know Julie. This fits the description of fatuous love, which is characterized by a strong commitment but without the development of intimacy or passion.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the variables included in Hatfield and Walster's (1981)three-factor theory of love?

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Question 19

People will sometimes rationalise self-concept discrepancies,such as between the ideal self and the actual self.This idea can be extended to how we go about maintaining a close relationship.This process is called

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Partner regulation refers to the process of maintaining a close relationship by controlling one's behavior to match the partner's expectations and desires. It is similar to rationalizing self-concept discrepancies in that it involves bringing behavior into alignment with an ideal or desired state. Actual-ought self discrepancy and assortative mating are not directly related to the topic of maintaining a close relationship, and the gain-loss hypothesis refers to how people evaluate their relationships over time, rather than how they regulate their behavior within those relationships.

Question 20

In a longitudinal study of love and marriage by Simpson and colleagues (1986)it was found that

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Quiz 14: Attraction and Close Relationships

Brennan and Shaver (1995) investigated attachment styles in adulthood.They found that anxious adults

Hatfield and Walster's (1981) three-factor theory,that love contains a cultural determinant,an appropriate love object and emotional arousal,