Exam 12: Attraction, Love, and Communication

A) overstates gender differences in communication.
B) accurately depicts gender differences in communication.
C) is an excellent guide to improving communication in heterosexual relationships.
D) is outdated literature.

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A) women considered those with the low status jobs at least moderately acceptable as a date.
B) the most acceptable men had the highest occupational status.
C) the least acceptable men had moderate occupational status.
D) acceptability as a date was unrelated to educational level or occupational status.

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A) attractive women.
B) unattractive women.
C) intelligent women.
D) unintelligent women.

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A) mind reading
B) listening
C) levelling
D) documenting

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A) cognitive.
B) an emotional reaction.
C) a "jealous flash".
D) a reappraisal of the situation.

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A) how cultures view the transition from living with one's parents to living with one's spouse.
B) differing ways of showing attraction to another in individualist versus collectivist countries.
C) how cultures view each person in terms of individuality compared to in relation to the group.
D) how dependent a couple is on each other and their extended family members.

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A) Your lab partner in your weekly chemistry lab class
B) The person who works two floors down from you at the same company in a different division
C) Someone you noticed coming into your classroom as you were leaving it
D) Someone you have just met down at the local bar-lust at first sight

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A) When one partner in a relationship self-discloses,the other is likely to do so as well.
B) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about sexual feelings than nonsexual feelings.
C) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about what they don't like sexually than what they do like sexually.
D) More self-disclosure is related to greater relationship satisfaction.

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A) vigorously showered.
B) rock-climbed.
C) just eaten lunch.
D) just watched "Friends."

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A) similarity in concepts/stories/attachment
B) differences that complement each other in concepts/stories/attachment
C) Men and women have very different ideas relating to each theory that complement each other in the long run.
D) There are no aspects of these three theories that are similar.

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Our style of attachment to another person can have a significant impact on our love relationship. There are four main styles of attachment: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Individuals with a secure attachment style tend to have a healthy and balanced approach to relationships. They are comfortable with intimacy and are able to trust their partner. In a love relationship, a secure attachment style can lead to greater satisfaction and stability, as both partners feel secure and supported. On the other hand, individuals with an anxious-preoccupied attachment style often feel a constant need for reassurance and fear abandonment. This can lead to behaviors such as clinginess, jealousy, and emotional volatility in a love relationship. Their partner may feel overwhelmed by the constant need for validation, leading to conflict and strain on the relationship. Those with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style may struggle with intimacy and have a tendency to distance themselves from their partner. They may appear emotionally detached and have difficulty expressing their feelings. In a love relationship, this can lead to feelings of neglect and frustration for their partner, as they may feel shut out and unimportant. Lastly, individuals with a fearful-avoidant attachment style often have a combination of both anxious and avoidant tendencies. They may desire closeness and intimacy, but also fear it and may push their partner away. This can create a rollercoaster of emotions in the relationship, as their partner may feel confused and uncertain about where they stand. In conclusion, our style of attachment to another person greatly influences our love relationship. A secure attachment style tends to lead to positive and fulfilling relationships, while anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant attachment styles can create challenges and obstacles that may need to be addressed and worked through in order to maintain a healthy and happy relationship. Understanding our own attachment style and that of our partner can be instrumental in navigating the complexities of a love relationship.

A) secure
B) preoccupied
C) dismissing
D) fearful

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A) Passion
B) Intimacy
C) Commitment
D) Penetration

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A) physically unattractive others with dissimilar attitudes.
B) physically unattractive others with similar attitudes.
C) physically attractive others with dissimilar attitudes.
D) physically attractive others with similar attitudes.

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