Ch 11 Mult

Which of the following comments would likely be made during the invitational stage of romantic relationships?

"Are you also a communication studies major?"

Men are more likely than women to be this kind of lover,

Eros

These lovers are likely to self-disclose early in a relationship, be very sentimental, and fall in love fast.

Eros

This describes the intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for the other person. It is not restricted to sexual and sensual feelings.

passion

The cycle of abuse contains all of the following except:

perspective

Describing his romantic relationship, Bob says, "I just fell hook, line, and sinker 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?

eros

This is the most intuitive and spontaneous of all love styles, and it is also the fastest moving.

eros

The three primary styles of love are.

eros, storge, and ludos

In terms of love styles, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

one's love style is permanent throughout life.

This kind of love sees love as a game.

Ludus

Which one of the following statements is true about violence and abuse in romantic relationships?

Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents.

This kind of love is practical love.

Pragma

This is a comfortable, even-keeled kind of love based on friendship and compatibility.

Storge

This kind of love grows out of common interests, values, and life goals.

Storge

This love tends to develop gradually and to be peaceful and stable.

Storge

Qualities that set committed romantic relationships apart from other close relationships include:

assumed permanence.

To build a lasting relationship with someone, we need something more durable than passion, we need ____.

commitment

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.

grave dressing

Although passionate feelings also matter, they are less central to perceptions of love than all of the following except:

imagination

The feelings of closeness, connection, tenderness are associated with this dimension. ____ is abiding affection and warm feelings for another person.

intimacy

Three dimensions of committed romantic relationships are

intimacy, commitment, and passion

In the ____ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, relational partners may begin to consider alternatives to the relationship.

intrapsychic

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?

ludus

They commitment is not the goal. Instead, they like to play the field and enjoy falling in love.

ludus

The three secondary styles of love are.

pragma, mania, and agape

Relational culture is best defined as:

private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create..

According to research reports discussed in the textbook, the greatest influences on interpersonal attraction include:

proximity.

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?

storge

These kind of relationships don't have the great highs of erotic ones, but neither do they have the fiery conflict and anger that can punctuate erotic relationships.

storge

The resurrection process of relationship deterioration involves all of the following except.

the two people conceive of themselves as single again