Relationships

Question 1

Mere exposure effect

Answer 1

-grow to like stimuli we are repeatedly exposed to

Question 2

Reward theory of attraction steps

Answer 2

-proximity
-physical attractiveness
-similarities

Question 3

Two-factor theory

Answer 3

1. physiological
2. cognitive

-being able to sense, and feel, but also understand what you are feeling is taking place

Question 4

Passionate love

Answer 4

-intense physiological arousal, intimacy, and care

Question 5

Companionate love

Answer 5

-deep, respect, affectionate and admiration

Question 6

Romantic attachment styles

Answer 6

-insecure
-ambivalent/anxious
-avoidant

Question 7

Sternberg’s triangular theory

Answer 7

-intimacy
-passion
-decision/commitment

Question 8

Filtering models

Answer 8

-seeking a mate
-look for close proximity
-similar views
-attractiveness
-compatibility
-marriage

Question 9

Homogamy

Answer 9

-marrying an individual who is the same race, age, and has the same education and religion

Question 10

Cohabitation

Answer 10

-living and having sex with a partner youre not married with

Question 11

Marriage gradient

Answer 11

-tendency to marry women who are younger, smaller, lower in status
-women marry older, larger, and high in status men

Question 12

Coping mechanisms for marriages to remain

Answer 12

-hold realistic expectations
-focus on the +
-compromising
-avoid suffering in violence

Question 13

Other types of love

Answer 13

-infatuated love: falling in love, being interested in someone for a short period of time

-empty love: commitment remains, but intimacy and passion is no longer there

-fatuous love: commitment and passion remains, but no intimacy is present

-consummate love: the complete form of love, the relationship everyone strives for