Chapter 6: Loving Relationships
Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to experiencing love?
Basic human instinct
Which of the following statements might be used to measure to what extent a person exhibits agape style of love?
I would rather suffer than let my partner suffer
Which of the following statements might be used to measure to what extent a person exhibits eros style of love?
Our lovemaking is very intense and satisfying
From the biological perspective, which of the following is the reason that lovers may feel "high" or as if they are being swept away?
They are being flooded with natural amphetamines which cause feelings of elation and euphoria
According to Sternberg, which component of love encompasses feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bonding?
intimacy
According to the text, our culture of individualism
leaves us unequipped to handle the hard or demanding aspects of love
Angie currently has several lovers. She prefers to have sex for fun rather than emotional rapport and avoids commitment. According to Lee, which style of love is Angie exhibiting?
ludus
According to Sternberg, which component of love leads to romance, physical attraction, and sexual consummation?
passion
In Reiss's wheel theory of love, stage one is
rapport
Using a love quiz based on Ainsworth's three attachment styles, Hazen found that __________ adults, who generally described their parents as being warm and supporting, reported trusting and happy relationships that lasted an average of ten years.
secure
Which theory proposes that infants need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver, usually the mother, for normal social and emotional development?
Attachment Theory
Which theory proposes that relationships will or will not sustain based on costs, rewards and mutual satisfaction?
Exchange Theory
Using a love quiz based on Ainsworth's three attachment styles, Hazen found that __________ adults reported little trust for other people, had the most cynical beliefs about love, and were not very good at either intimacy or making a commitment.
avoidant
Caring means doing all of the following EXCEPT
being submissive to the other person
Which perspective maintains that love serves the evolutionary purpose of drawing males and females into long-term relationships which are essential to child rearing?
biological
According to Reiss's wheel theory of love, the wheel
can turn many times
Which part of love involves wanting to help the other by providing aid and emotional support whenever needed?
caring
Which part of love refers to a person's intention to remain in a relationship and work through problems?
commitment
According to Sternberg, if a couple is "perfectly matched," they will be
equally passionate, intimate, and committed
According to Lee, which type of love is slow-burning, peaceful, affectionate, and comes naturally with the passage of time and the enjoyment of shared activities?
storge
