Couple and Family Formation & TED Talk Flashcards
Which of the following marriages is most common in the United States?
free choice marriage
Statistically, people are more likely to maintain a long-term relationship with someone who is similar to them in terms of:
their most important values
Which factor is arguably the most influential in terms of who we end up dating?
proximity
Samantha and Lauren are both in doctoral programs in different states. They are married, but they have to live in different states for about 5 years. They travel back and forth to see each other about once a month. This is an example of:
a commuter marriage
You are actively seeking a partner who likes to spend time hanging out with friends, traveling, and who has a good job that they enjoy. According to the marriage market concept, these are _____.
your personal preferences
Johnny has been on more than 100 first dates. Most of the time, he does not go on a second date because he finds something that he doesn’t like about the person so his feelings about them change. In the few longer relationships that he has had, he really needs to feel passion for the other person. If he starts to feel passion decreasing, he often leaves the relationship. He also worries if there is any conflict that arises in the relationship. He thinks if he can simply find the right person, there will not be much conflict at all. If you were a professional who subscribed to concepts of Lee’s love styles, what might you say about Johnny?
He might be an extreme version of the eros love style
Rachel and Jose love being affectionate. They are always kissing and hugging each other and even love public displays of affection. They both feel like they have the right physical chemistry between them and are very attracted to one another. Based on this information alone, what would you guess both of their love styles to be according to Lee’s love styles?
Eros
Bao has very specific ideas about what she wants in life and in a partner. She wants them to have similar ambition in terms of their careers, and she wants them to run and orderly home together. She also wants a lot of physical intimacy and to be able to do fun and silly things together. She wants to be sure that her partner wants similar things in life. During conflict in her relationship, she often becomes very problem-focused and tries to work together to fix the problem. Based on this information, what might you guess her love style to be according to Lee’s love styles?
Pragma
T/F: According to the assigned TED Talk by Leslie Morgan Steiner, it is easy for victims of domestic violence to leave the situation.
False
According to the TED Talk speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner, what is the first stage in the cycle of a domestic violence relationship?
Charm and seduction
