Chapter 7: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Question 1

Passionate love

Answer 1

State of extreme absorption in another person; also known as romantic love.

Question 2

Companionate love

Answer 2

A type of love characterized by friendly affection and deep attachment based on extensive familiarity with the loved one.

Question 3

Passion

Answer 3

The motivational component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory.

Question 4

Intimacy

Answer 4

The emotional component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory.

Question 5

Commitment

Answer 5

The thinking component of Sternberg’s triangular love theory.

Question 6

Lee’s styles of loving

Answer 6

1. Eros: Romantic love style
2. Ludus: Game-playing love style
3. Mania: Possessive love style
4. Storge: Companionate love style
5. Agape: Altruistic love style
6. Pragma: Pragmatic love style

Question 7

Proximity

Answer 7

The geographic nearness of one person to another, which is an important factor in interpersonal attraction.

Question 8

Mere exposure effect

Answer 8

A phenomenon in which repeated exposure to novel stimuli tends to increase an individual’s liking for such stimuli.

Question 9

Similarity

Answer 9

The similarity of beliefs, interests, and values, which is a factor in attracting people to one another.

Question 10

Reciprocity

Answer 10

The principle that when we are recipients of expressions of liking or loving, we tend to respond in kind.

Question 11

Physical attractiveness

Answer 11

Physical beauty, which is a powerful factor in attracting lovers to each other.

Question 12

Attatchment

Answer 12

Intense emotional tie between two individuals, such as an infant and a parent or adult lovers.

Question 13

Hook-ups

Answer 13

Short-term, loveless sexual liaisons that occur during a brief interval.

Question 14

“Friends with benefits” relationships (FWBRs)

Answer 14

Sexual interaction between friends who do not define their relationship as romantic.

Question 15

Jealousy

Answer 15

An aversive emotional reaction evoked by a real or imagined relationship involving one’s partner and a third person.

Question 16

Mutual empathy

Answer 16

The underlying knowledge that each partner in a relationship cares for the other and knows that the care is reciprocated.

Question 17

Why question

Answer 17

A question that begins with “why” and is often a thinly veiled criticism or attack.

Question 18

Yes/no question

Answer 18

A question that asks for a one-word answer (yes or no) and thus provides little opportunity for discussing an issue.

Question 19

Open-ended question

Answer 19

A question that allows a respondent to share any feelings or information they think is relevant.

Question 20

Either/or question

Answer 20

A question that allows a statement of a preference.

Question 21

Giving permission

Answer 21

Providing reassurance to one’s partner that it is okay to talk about specific feelings or needs.