Relationships

Question 1

Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences

Answer 1

Intrasexual selection, intersexual selection, long-term partner preferences in females and why

KEY STUDY: Buss

Question 2

Physical attractiveness (matching hypothesis)

Answer 2

Similar social desirability, avoid chances of rejection

Key study: Walster et al.

Question 3

Self-disclosure

Answer 3

General explanation, received and given, importance of type, norms of self-disclosure

KEY STUDY: Sprecher et al.

Question 4

Filter theory

Answer 4

General explanation, three filters

KEY STUDY: Kirckhoff and Davis

Question 5

Social exchange theory

Answer 5

Series of exchanges, maximisation of profit, comparison level, comparison level for alternatives

KEY STUDY: Kurdek and Schmitt

Question 6

Equity theory

Answer 6

Series of exchanges, profits = costs, over- and under-benefitted, equality timetables, ways to overcome inequality

KEY STUDY: Stafford and Canary

Question 7

Rusbult’s investment model

Answer 7

Relationship commitment and stability, three factors into commitment and future stay-or-leave decision

KEY STUDY: Le and Agnew

Question 8

Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown

Answer 8

Four stages

Question 9

Virtual relationships

Answer 9

Why disclose more on internet, gating, consequences of absence of gating,

Question 10

Parasocial relationships

Answer 10

Meaning, attachment behaviours, likelihood of forming, three levels of PSR, absorption-addiction