Question 1

Sam and Michael are similar in that they have comparable values concerning education and family. This is an example of ___________ similarity.
A) demographic
B) attitude
C) personality
D) lifetime

Accepted Answer

Demographic similarity refers to similarities in objective, observable characteristics such as age, gender, race, education, and family structure.

Question 2

One theory on why attitude similarity predicts relationship satisfaction involves the idea that dating someone with similar beliefs __________our own perspective.
A) changes
B) devalues
C) personalizes
D) validates

Accepted Answer

The theory suggests that dating someone with similar beliefs validates our own perspective, making us feel understood and supported, which contributes to relationship satisfaction.

Question 3

Personality traits have a consistent impact on relationship satisfaction and this relationship is
A) strong.
B) moderate.
C) weak.
D) nonexistent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Personality traits have a consistent impact on...

Question 4

Rather than attitude similarity leading to marriage, it could be that
A) attitudes have become more similar by the time partners have decided to get married.
B) attitudes have become more dissimilar.
C) perceptions of similarity may be less than actual similarity.
D) influences from others make partners more similar.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes may become more similar over time as partners influence each other and adapt to each other's views, leading to increased similarity by the time they decide to marry.

Question 5

Since you can control the pace of dating in Internet dating, people may perceive their mates to be more attractive because
A) of mere exposure.
B) of dishonesty.
C) of the virtual environment.
D) they love them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since you can control the pace of...

Question 6

Sammy has corresponded for six months with Maddie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000), what is the likely outcome?
A) They will live happily ever after.
B) Since they have corresponded longer than a month without meeting, they may deal with unrealistic expectations.
C) They will never meet.
D) One or both will move on to other partners.

Accepted Answer

Levine (2000) suggests that longer periods of correspondence without meeting can lead to unrealistic expectations, which might complicate the relationship when the individuals finally meet.

Question 7

__________ love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner.
A) Intimate
B) Companionate
C) Manic
D) Passionate

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner, often marked by a strong desire for physical closeness and emotional connection.

Question 8

Passionate love is fueled by ___________ and cognitive factors.
A) physiological
B) evaluative
C) charismatic
D) storge

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is driven by intense emotions and physical attraction, which are physiological in nature, along with cognitive factors that involve thoughts and perceptions about the partner.

Question 9

Theresa describes her love for her husband as intensely arousing and overwhelming. According to Hendrick (2004), this is characteristic of _______ love.
A) passionate
B) manic
C) companionate
D) intimate

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is characterized by intense emotions, arousal, and a strong attraction, which aligns with Theresa's description of her feelings for her husband.

Question 10

Harriet reports feeling giddy whenever she thinks about her boyfriend. The giddiness is related to neurochemicals such as _______ and ________, which stimulates us and promotes feelings of attraction.
A) estrogen; testosterone
B) dopamine; estrogen
C) PEA (phenylethylmine); testosterone
D) dopamine; PEA (phenylethylmine)

Accepted Answer

Dopamine and PEA (phenylethylamine) are neurochemicals associated with feelings of pleasure, excitement, and attraction, which can explain the giddiness Harriet feels.

Question 11

From a physiological perspective, the decline in passionate love characteristic of many relationships has been attributed to
A) troubles in the relationship.
B) the need of greater neurochemicals to have the same feelings and the inability to create the increasing amounts.
C) the decrease in time available to spend with one's partner.
D) the increase in time together and decrease in fantasy-based perceptions.

Accepted Answer

The decline in passionate love is often attributed to the body's adaptation to the neurochemicals that initially fueled intense emotions, leading to a need for greater amounts to maintain the same feelings, which the body cannot sustain over time.

Question 12

Jared hasn't felt the same about Stacy for some time. He commented to his brother, "I remember when the hair on my neck stood up when she entered a room, and I wouldn't stop thinking about her. I guess I just don't love her anymore." Based on his statement, we can infer that Jared defines love as _________-based.
A) companionate
B) passion
C) friendship
D) communication

Accepted Answer

Jared's description of his feelings towards Stacy, such as the physical reaction and constant thinking about her, suggests he associates love with intense emotional and physical attraction, which aligns with the concept of passion-based love.

Question 13

__________ love is based on trust, mutual respect, affection, and friendship.
A) Passionate
B) Companionate
C) Manic
D) Pragmatic

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is characterized by deep affection, strong emotional bonds, mutual respect, and friendship, rather than intense passion or infatuation.

Question 14

__________ love may get us into long-term relationships, but _________ love sustains them.
A) Passionate; companionate
B) Companionate; manic
C) Ludus; eros
D) Pragmatic; storge

Accepted Answer

Passionate love is often what sparks romantic relationships, characterized by intense emotions and attraction. Companionate love, on the other hand, involves deep affection and is what helps sustain long-term relationships through a sense of shared experiences and deep bonding.

Question 15

Earlier research on passionate love suggested that passionate love shifted to companionate love. Newer research by Tucker and Aron (1993) found
A) similar findings to previous results.
B) that companionate love continued throughout the relationship, although it did have ups and downs.
C) that passionate love continued throughout the relationship, although it did have ups and downs.
D) that few couples reported passion for their mates over the long term.

Accepted Answer

Tucker and Aron (1993) found that passionate love can indeed continue throughout the relationship, albeit with its ups and downs, challenging the earlier notion that it shifts into companionate love over time.

Question 16

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?
A) With frustration and guilt
B) With understanding and acceptance as companionate love increases
C) With resentment
D) With understanding and acceptance as companionate love decreases

Accepted Answer

This decline is often met with understanding and acceptance as the nature of the relationship evolves from passionate to companionate love, emphasizing deeper emotional connections over physical expressions of love.

Question 17

One way to decrease the decline of chemicals associated with emotional intensity is to
A) love more.
B) expose self and partner to new situations.
C) maintain familiarity and comfort in relationships.
D) break up with partner.

Accepted Answer

Exposing oneself and one's partner to new situations can help maintain or increase the levels of chemicals associated with emotional intensity, such as dopamine, by introducing novelty and excitement into the relationship. This can help keep the relationship feeling fresh and engaging.

Question 18

According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), change in emotion rather than the emotion itself
A) interrupts the success of a relationship.
B) causes a breakup.
C) maintains familiarity and comfort in relationships.
D) fosters greater emotional connection between partners.

Accepted Answer

Baumeister & Bratslavsky (1999) suggest that changes in emotion can foster greater emotional connection between partners, as they create dynamic interactions that can strengthen the bond.

Question 19

Audrey and Jackson both think their relationship is in a rut and decide to take up a new hobby together: hiking. According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), this new adventure should correlate with
A) increased relationship satisfaction.
B) decreased relationship satisfaction.
C) aspects of individual happiness.
D) increased fighting.

Accepted Answer

Baumeister & Bratslavsky (1999) suggest that shared novel and arousing activities, such as taking up a new hobby like hiking together, can lead to increased relationship satisfaction by adding excitement and variety to the relationship.

Question 20

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.
A) increased
B) decreased
C) maintained
D) a decrease, then an increase in

Accepted Answer

Couples often experience decreased intimacy after childbirth due to physical recovery, hormonal changes, and the demands of caring for a newborn.

Quiz 11: Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships

Sam and Michael are similar in that they have comparable values concerning education and family. This is an example of ___________ similarity.

One theory on why attitude similarity predicts relationship satisfaction involves the idea that dating someone with similar beliefs __________our own perspective.

Personality traits have a consistent impact on relationship satisfaction and this relationship is

Rather than attitude similarity leading to marriage, it could be that

Since you can control the pace of dating in Internet dating, people may perceive their mates to be more attractive because

Sammy has corresponded for six months with Maddie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000) , what is the likely outcome?

__________ love is characterized by intense arousal and absorption with a partner.

Passionate love is fueled by ___________ and cognitive factors.

Theresa describes her love for her husband as intensely arousing and overwhelming. According to Hendrick (2004) , this is characteristic of _______ love.

Harriet reports feeling giddy whenever she thinks about her boyfriend. The giddiness is related to neurochemicals such as _ and __, which stimulates us and promotes feelings of attraction.

From a physiological perspective, the decline in passionate love characteristic of many relationships has been attributed to

__________ love is based on trust, mutual respect, affection, and friendship.

__ love may get us into long-term relationships, but _ love sustains them.

Earlier research on passionate love suggested that passionate love shifted to companionate love. Newer research by Tucker and Aron (1993) found

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?

One way to decrease the decline of chemicals associated with emotional intensity is to

According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999) , change in emotion rather than the emotion itself

Audrey and Jackson both think their relationship is in a rut and decide to take up a new hobby together: hiking. According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999) , this new adventure should correlate with

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.