Question 1

Within established relationships,men continue to overtly initiate sexual encounters more frequently than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

After meeting on a summer vacation,Mark and Elena fall deeply in love.A few weeks later they become engaged and move in together.This is an example of ______________ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  mature
B)  consummate
C)  companionate
D)  fatuousE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Regardless of their sexual orientation,how are men and women different in terms of their attitudes toward love and sex?

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Men,especially gay men,are much more lik...

Question 4

Couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communications?

Accepted Answer

A)  revelation of only positive thoughts and feelings to each other
B)  accurate encoding and decoding of nonverbal messages
C)  approximately an equal level of affective disclosures
D)  attempts to engage in conflict in nondestructive waysE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

How does attachment theory explain the different styles of love?

Accepted Answer

Hazan and Shaver's work on love and atta...

Question 6

The belief in the integrity and reliability of a person is an important aspect of a relationship and is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief in the integrity and reliability...

Question 7

When are we not communicating when in the presence of another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  when we are silent
B)  never
C)  when we grunt and sigh
D)  when we refuse to answer a questionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Research on the brains of love-struck men and women have found that in male brains,there is more activity in the area that ________________,while in women there is more activity in the area that _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  governs gross motor activity;that controls heartbeat
B)  is associated with math and science ability;governs appetite
C)  integrates visual stimuli;governs memories
D)  governs appetite;integrates visual stimuliE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about touching is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touch may be the closest form of nonverbal communication.
B)  Touching behaviors differ across cultural and ethnic groups.
C)  Touch is a life-giving force for infants,who can die without it.
D)  People who touch a lot are less likely to talk about themselves.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following types of couples has sex MOST often?

Accepted Answer

A)  gay men
B)  lesbians
C)  heterosexuals
D)  Gender and sexual orientation are not associated with differences in sexual frequency.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Men and women in satisfied relationships tend to have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to reveal private thoughts or feelings to each other.
B)  a willingness to accept conflict in the relationship.
C)  the ability to encode and decode messages accurately to each other.
D)  the ability to avoid potentially sensitive conflicting subjects.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

It is _____________ that love is important to gay men and lesbian women.

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely acknowledged
B)  well documented
C)  counterintuitive
D)  heterosexist to suggestE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Abby has no sexual attraction to males or females.Abby might be called

Accepted Answer

A)  asexual.
B)  celibate.
C)  despondent.
D)  antisocial.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

According to Lee,in __________ relationships,the main focus is on affection,companionship,and friendship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Lee,in __________ relationships,the main focus...

Question 15

When love is based on having fun and staying casual and carefree,it can be described as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When love is based on having fun...

Question 16

Eric sees himself as the ultimate playboy.Each week he meets a new woman and is extremely attentive,affectionate,and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly begins thinking of his next challenge.This behavior exemplifies which type of love?

Accepted Answer

A)  ludus
B)  mania
C)  storge
D)  agapeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Relatively unattractive people benefit from the halo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the triangular theory of love,what is romantic love?

Accepted Answer

Romantic love incorporates pas...

Question 19

The love of a storgic lover burns bright but soon flickers and dies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding love is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Love is a relatively simple emotion.
B)  Love occurs universally across cultures.
C)  Love,by strict definition,cannot occur in gay or lesbian relationships.
D)  Love is a more important emotion in western civilization than in more primitive societies.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Which of the following types of couples has sex MOST often?

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After meeting on a summer vacation,Mark and Elena fall deeply in love.A few weeks later they become engaged and move in together.This is an example of ______________ love.

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Abby has no sexual attraction to males or females.Abby might be called

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The belief in the integrity and reliability of a person is an important aspect of a relationship and is known as __________.

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Within established relationships,men continue to overtly initiate sexual encounters more frequently than women.

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Which of the following statements regarding love is TRUE?

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When love is based on having fun and staying casual and carefree,it can be described as ___________.

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Which of the following statements about touching is NOT accurate?

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When are we not communicating when in the presence of another person?

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How does attachment theory explain the different styles of love?

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According to the triangular theory of love,what is romantic love?

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It is _____________ that love is important to gay men and lesbian women.

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Research on the brains of love-struck men and women have found that in male brains,there is more activity in the area that ________________,while in women there is more activity in the area that _____________________.

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The love of a storgic lover burns bright but soon flickers and dies.

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Relatively unattractive people benefit from the halo effect.

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Regardless of their sexual orientation,how are men and women different in terms of their attitudes toward love and sex?

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Couples satisfied with their relationships do NOT demonstrate which of the following patterns in their communications?

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Eric sees himself as the ultimate playboy.Each week he meets a new woman and is extremely attentive,affectionate,and charming until he has sex with her.He then quickly begins thinking of his next challenge.This behavior exemplifies which type of love?

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According to Lee,in __________ relationships,the main focus is on affection,companionship,and friendship.

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Men and women in satisfied relationships tend to have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

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