INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS CHAPTERS 2 AND 3

Question 1

Which is the reason for being in a marriage or other committed relationship had the highest mean value?

Answer 1

Emotional closeness

Question 2

What were the names of the four High-Order Values identified by Schwarz?
(ST. C. SE. OC)

Answer 2

1. Self-Transcendence: universalism, benevolence
2. Conservation: security, tradition, conformity
3. Self-Enhancement: achievement, power, hedonism
4. Openness to Change: stimulation, self-direction, hedonism

Question 3

Factor analyses identified which four factors among the 21 characteristics in seeking a partner?
(PI. AI. SSI. EI)

Answer 3

1. Personality Important: Personality, Attitudes and Values, Sense of Humor
2. Attractiveness Important: Physical Attractiveness, Height, Weight
3. Social Status Important: Social Status, Wealth, Education
4. Ethnicity Important: Ethnicity, Race, Cultural Background

Question 4

Which factor had the highest mean rating for importance?

Answer 4

Personality factors