Chapter 11

Question 1

know the factors that impact attraction to others and/or things*

Answer 1

various factors that affect how attracted we are to other people or things. These factors can include physical appearance, personality traits, shared interests or values, and others.

Question 2

understand the evolutionary perspective for attraction

Answer 2

perspective for attraction involves exploring the ways in which evolution has shaped human preferences for certain physical and behavioral traits in potential mates, based on their perceived reproductive value and ability to pass on desirable traits to offspring.

Question 3

be able to differentiate between passionate love and companionate love - and what characterizes each

Answer 3

Passionate love is characterized by intense emotions, sexual attraction, and a strong desire to be with the other person. Companionate love, on the other hand, is characterized by a deep, long-lasting bond of friendship, mutual respect, and commitment, without the intense emotions and sexual attraction of passionate love.

Question 4

how does attachment impact later relationships, and know what different relationship features characterize each type of attachment style

Answer 4

secure attachment is associated with trust, comfort with intimacy, and effective communication, while anxious attachment is associated with fear of abandonment and preoccupation with the relationship, and avoidant attachment is associated with emotional distance and self-reliance.