chapter 5

Question 1

eros

Answer 1

intense emotional attachment and powerful sexual feelings or desires

Question 2

storge

Answer 2

affectionate, compassionate style of loving focused on deepening mutual commitment, respect, friendship, and common goals

Question 3

pragma

Answer 3

involves rational assessment of a potential partner’s assets and liabilities

Question 4

agape

Answer 4

emphasizes unselfish concern for the beloved’s needs even when that requires personal sacrifice

Question 5

ludus

Answer 5

emphasizes enjoying many sexual partners rather than searching for a serious relationship

Question 6

mania

Answer 6

strong sexual attraction and emotional intensity, extremely jealous and moody, their need for attention and affection is insatiable

Question 7

heterogamy

Answer 7

choosing someone who’s dissimilar in race, age, education, religion, or social class

Question 8

exogamy

Answer 8

marrying outside one’s group

Question 9

selection hypothesis

Answer 9

people who cohabit differ from those who don’t, and these differences translate into higher divorce

Question 10

experience hypothesis

Answer 10

cohabitating experiences themselves affect individuals so that they’re more likely to divorce once married

Question 11

status exchange hypothesis

Answer 11

trading “superior” racial/ethnic status for “superior” economic status

Question 12

four stages of love

Answer 12

rapport, self-revelation, mutual dependency, need fulfillment