Soc. of the fam ch. 4

Which of the following is TRUE about attachment?

Our type of attachment as a young child likely affects our type of attachment as an adult, although other factors may matter as well.

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?

Pragma

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?

Storge

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, activities such as (1) making unwanted telephone calls; (2) sending unsolicited or unwanted letters or e-mails; (3) following or spying on the victim; (4) showing up at places without a legitimate reason; (5) waiting at places for the victim; (6) leaving unwanted items, presents, or flowers; and (7) posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on the Internet, in a public place, or by word of mouth are examples of:

stalking

With respect to relationships and breakups:

the relationship between adolescent romance and self-esteem and emotional health may be, at least in part, a selection effect.

Definitions of love, the importance of attachment, theoretical perspectives, and the experiences of love are generally __________ for same-sex couples as compared to heterosexual couples.

the same

A macro-level perspective on love argues that all societies control or channel the development of love. true or false?

true

According to John Lee, Ludus is a playful, carefree type of love, and Ludus lovers are more about fun and games than about commitment. true or false?

true

An attachment type where infants become nervous when their parent leaves the room, and can show rejection when the parent returns, is anxious/ambivalent attachment. true or false?

true

An attachment type where infants feel safe when their mothers are out of sight is called secure attachment. true or false?

true

Courtly love is a poetic style of the Middle Ages when poets or troubadours would write songs of unrequited love and present them at the court of their aristocratic/royal masters. true or false?

true

Kiesha is a 22-year-old college student who is very clingy with her friends and her boyfriend. She doesn't like to be alone, and needs to seek their constant approval. She is often afraid that they don't like her. She may have an anxious/ambivalent attachment. true or false

true

Men are more likely than women to be in or looking for committed relationships, and they report falling in love sooner and with more people than do women. true or false?

true

Sternberg's theory of love sees love as having three elements—intimacy, passion, and commitment. true or false?

true

The process beginning in the 19th century in which love became associated with the private work of women in the home, namely, nurturing and caring for family members, is known as the feminization of love. true or false?

true

Anh and Thu had been a couple for nearly a year before Anh decided that she no longer was in love with him. She broke up with Thu. This is an example of:

unrequited love

Thomas had a crush on Bobby, but the feelings were not reciprocated. This is an example of:

unrequited love

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

is formed through parents trying to steer their children toward homogamous relationships by limiting or directing their social interactions.

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

love is a struggle

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

marriage

Men:

may not get credit for their expressions of love

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

passion, intimacy, and commitment

Charlene was devastated when she found that her husband had an affair with a colleague at work. She felt threatened by the loss of an important relationship. This is an example of:

rational jealousy

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

romantic love

__________ 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.

secure

Which represents a macro-level perspective on love?

societies control the development of love

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

If two people in a marriage or committed relationship truly love one another, they will always have romance.

Which statement best indicates an avoidant attachment among adults?

It's difficult to trust people completely, and I'd rather not become too dependent on them.

__________ 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.

Love

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sex differences in love?

Men are more likely than women to be looking for a partner and they fall in love sooner.

Benito and Clarissa broke off their relationship recently for reasons that you would identify as micro-level factors. Which is NOT a micro-level factor?

The high unemployment in their community prevented Benito from finding a good job.

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

Various combinations of the three elements breed different kinds of love.

Some of the earliest stories of love come from:

ancient Greek and Roman Mythology

"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(n) ___________ attachment.

anxious/ambivalent

Our earliest forms of love are:

attachments to our primary caregiver

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.

biochemical

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?

biochemical processes

Irrational jealousy:

can come about from our own insecurities about our relationships and ourselves.

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:

companionate love

A wheel theory perspective is an approach that looks at biological and chemical factors to explain love. true or false?

false

Jake is jealous of any man that his girlfriend, Nina, interacts with because he is afraid they will have an affair. Nina has never had an affair, nor has any interest in having one. This is an example of rational jealousy. true or false?

false

Part of the reason that women are more obsessed with love than are men is because they tend to focus more on Eros and Ludus types of love, whereas men tend to focus on a Storge type of love. true or false?

false

Rati and Subas illustrate the importance of romance to the marital relationship. true or false?

false

Romantic love is a type of love that grows over time, based on strong commitment, friendship, and trust. true or false?

false

Using a survey tracking almost 8,000 seventh- through twelfth-graders for one year, a study found that those who entered into romantic relationships were less likely to be depressed compared to those who did not enter relationships. true or false?

false