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Which theorist proposed a triarchic theory of love?

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Lesbian couples place an especially high priority on


A) social and economic independence.
B) maintaining a dynamic relationship where one partner is masculine and the other is feminine.
C) equality in their relationships.
D) maintaining an open relationship.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Briefly describe the three major types of love.

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The three types of love are as follows:
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Individuals with an anxious attachment style


A) are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships but are committed once they are in one.
B) demand closeness in relationships and are less trusting and more emotional.
C) are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D) tend to distance themselves from their partner.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following is a component of Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love?


A) passion
B) exchange
C) jealousy
D) good looks

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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________ love is the type of love that occurs when someone desires to have the other person near and has a deep, caring affection for the person.


A) Passionate
B) Fatuous
C) Companionate
D) Romantic

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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In the context of adult attachment styles, attachment-anxious individuals are characterized by


A) an overall higher level of satisfaction in close relationships than their securely attached counterparts.
B) a need to distance themselves from their partner.
C) higher negative affect and perceived social rejection than their securely attached counterparts.
D) a well-integrated sense of self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Tiara and Evan, who are classmates, have fallen in love with each other. Tiara feels intense passion for Evan and gets extremely jealous when she sees him talk to other girls in their class. She also has a strong sexual desire for him. In this early part of their relationship, Tiara is most likely experiencing


A) companionate love.
B) affectionate love.
C) consummate love.
D) romantic love.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Naina and Samir, who are a couple, are passionate about each other. They are physically and sexually attracted to one another. They know that they can count on each other during the ups and downs of life, and they intend to maintain their relationship in the face of problems. However, they lack feelings of warmth or closeness toward each other and avoid sharing their thoughts. According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, Naina and Samir are most likely experiencing


A) romantic love.
B) fatuous love.
C) affectionate love.
D) consummate love.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Research indicates that links between early attachment styles and later attachment styles were ________ by stressful and disruptive experiences.


A) not impacted
B) lessened
C) facilitated
D) enhanced

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is a factor associated with increases in divorce?


A) youthful marriage
B) having a religious affiliation
C) partners from different educational backgrounds
D) high educational level

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is an outcome of the growing trend of having fewer children?


A) Institutional care is replaced by parental care.
B) Women have less time for other endeavors.
C) Men are apt to invest a greater amount of time in fathering.
D) Parents are bound to have more realistic expectations for their children.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following is most likely a reason remarried adults find it difficult to stay remarried?


A) Remarried couples experience more stress in rearing children than parents in never-divorced families.
B) Most people remarry primarily for love.
C) Positive attitudes about divorce are uncommon among remarried persons.
D) Remarried couples usually have negative attitudes about low marital quality.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as


A) consensual validation.
B) attachment.
C) coparenting.
D) cohabitation.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Identify the theorists who studied attachment styles in young adults and developed an assessment tool to measure attachment style.

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Which of the following is another name for romantic love?


A) passionate love
B) affectionate love
C) companionate love
D) consummate love

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Nicole and Matthew, a couple, are passionately in love with each other. They are attracted to each other and also share their thoughts and emotions. They are thinking of a future together and know that they can depend on each other even in the face of problems. According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, Nicole and Matthew are most likely experiencing


A) affectionate love.
B) consummate love.
C) fatuous love.
D) passionate love.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Tina is in a romantic love relationship with John. She is very intimate with him and does not place emphasis on connections outside of her relationship with him. She also has a very small social network. In the context of cross-cultural variations in romantic relationships, Tina's relationship is most likely characteristic of a(n)


A) communist country.
B) Marxist country.
C) collectivist country.
D) individualistic country.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Describe the three adult attachment styles and include behavioral examples of each.

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According to Ellen Berscheid, the most important ingredient of romantic love is


A) friendship.
B) sexual desire.
C) long-term commitment.
D) spontaneity in behavior.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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