IPC 11
The pragmatic style of loving (pragma) is too cold and practical to involve real love or intimacy. True False
False
Social media has had several positive effects on romantic relationships and no known negative effects at this time. True False
false
Pragma love types are more likely to use online matching services to specify their criteria for a desirable mate. True False
true
The hypothesis that the United States is classless has been disproved by the fact that most people seek romantic partners of their own social class or above it. True False
true
In terms of love styles, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT: a. individual styles are not necessarily good or bad. b. most people have a combination of styles. c. one's love style is permanent throughout life. d. love style is part of an overall system. e. love style is affected by all other aspects of a relationship.
one's love style is permanent throughout life.
Which dimension of love involves the intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for the other person? a. eros b. romance c. intimacy d. passion e. commitment
passion
The cycle of abuse contains all of the following EXCEPT: a. tension b. explosion c. perspective d. remorse e. honeymoon
perspective
Women are more jealous of a partner's emotional investment in another relationship whereas men are more jealous of a partner's sexual infidelity. True False
True
Storge love tends to grow very quickly. True False
false
During the ____ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, individuals try to make sense of what the relationship meant, why it didn't work out, what it meant, and how it affected them. a. dyadic b. grave dressing c. intrapsychic d. social support e. dyadic breakdown
grave dressing
In reference to her love life, Mary says, "I like to shop around. It's a challenge to try to get someone interested in me, but I'm not looking for anything permanent." Mary seems to have which style of loving? a. agape b. eros c. ludus d. storge e. pragma
ludus
Which of the following comments would likely be made during the invitational stage of romantic relationships? a. "I'm really afraid of getting involved with anyone." b. "How would you describe your views on organized religion?" c. "Are you also a communication studies major?" d. "Let's spend this weekend hiking in the redwoods." e. "My parents divorced when I was 5 years old, so it's difficult for me to bond with others."
"Are you also a communication studies major?"
Which one of the following statements is true about violence and abuse in romantic relationships? a. Violence is rare in heterosexual cohabiting couples. b. All abuse in romantic relationships is physical. c. Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents. d. Violence and abuse happens in marriages, but rarely between dating partners. e. Only women can be targets of violence and abuse.
Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents.
The resurrection process of relationship deterioration involves all of the following EXCEPT: a. The previous partner is no longer an intimate. b. The two people conceive of themselves as single again. c. The partners attempt to restore the deteriorating relationship. d. The two people reorganize their lives without their previous partner. e. The two people move on with their lives.
The partners attempt to restore the deteriorating relationship.
Qualities that set committed romantic relationships apart from other close relationships include: a. self-disclosure. b. trust. c. replaceablity. d. social support. e. assumed permanence.
assumed permanence.
According to research reports discussed in the textbook, the greatest influences on interpersonal attraction are: a. similarity, love style, and trust. b. attractiveness, proximity, and similarity. c. love style, trust, and passion. d. trust, passion, and nonverbal cues. e. proximity, similarity, and love style.
attractiveness, proximity, and similarity.
To build a lasting relationship with someone, we need something more durable than passion, we need ________. a. sensuality b. intimacy c. communication d. commitment e. complexity
commitment
Describing his romantic relationship, Bob says, "I fell in love the moment I saw Doreen. It was a classic case of love at first sight, and I still light up whenever I see her." Bob seems to have which style of loving? a. ludus b. storge c. eros d. agape e. pragma
eros
The three primary styles of love are: a. like, lust, and vibrance. b. pragma, mania, and agape. c. infatuation, lust, and expressive. d. eros, agape, and amor. e. eros, storge, and ludos.
eros, storge, and ludos.
People with this love style are likely to self-disclose early in a relationship, be very sentimental, and fall in love fast: a. ludus. b. eros. c. pragma. d. agape. e. storge.
eros.
The feelings of closeness, connection, tenderness are associated with which dimension of love? a. lust b. intimacy c. commitment d. respect e. passion
intimacy
three dimensions of committed romantic relationships are a. intimacy, passion, and love b. passion, commitment, and trust c. intimacy, commitment, and passion d. intimacy, warmth, and trust e. commitment, love, and passion
intimacy, commitment, and passion
In the ________ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, relational partners may begin to consider alternatives to the relationship. a. grave dressing b. intrapsychic c. social support d. dyadic e. dyadic breakdown
intrapsychic
Which kind of love sees love as a game? a. eros b. pragma c. ludus d. agape e. storge
ludus
Which kind of love is practical love? a. storge b. pragma c. eros d. ludus e. agape
pragma
The three secondary styles of love are: a. pragma, mania, and agape. b. like, lust, and vibrance. c. infatuation, lust, and expressive. d. eros, storge, and ludos. e. eros, agape, and amor.
pragma, mania, and agape.
Relational culture is best defined as: a. the degree to which a couple enjoys cultural activities such as attending concerts. b. the influence of a couple's culture on their interpersonal relationship. c. private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create. d. the degree to which a relationship is tied into the larger culture within which it exists. e. the blended culture that develops when partners are from different cultural backgrounds.
private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create.
Of her marriage Myra says, "It wasn't like we ever really fell in love. It was more like we grew together kind of gradually. I think of my husband as my best friend." Myra seems to have which style of loving? a. pragma b. storge c. ludus d. eros e. agape
storge
Which kind of love grows out of common interests, values, and life goals? a. pragma b. agape c. eros d. ludus e. storge
storge
A comfortable, even-keeled kind of love based on friendship and compatibility is: a. agape. b. ludus. c. pragma. d. storge. e. eros.
storge.