Exam Preview for 1632: Intimate Relationships: Four Theoretical Per

Intimate Relationships: Four Theoretical Perspectives

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1. Which idea below is not one of the three components of love in Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory? Intimacy Satisfaction Passion Commitment
2. Which type of relationship has all three components of love in Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory and is therefore considered perfect or ideal, according to this perspective? Romantic Love Companionate Love Fatuous Love Consummate Love
3. If a couple takes the time to talk with each other about their personal feelings and needs, building their emotional closeness, which component of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory are they likely increasing? Intimacy Satisfaction Passion Commitment
4. What is a potential weakness of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory, according to this course? It is considered sexist and homophobic by some modern researchers. It is so complex it is difficult to understand and measure. The ideal form of love suggested may be difficult to maintain over time. The concepts were relevant when it was created in the 1960s but are now considered outdated.
5. What is the name of the concept within the Evolutionary Perspective of relationships that assumes men and women act differently in relationships because women have a much higher obligation or “burden” when it comes to raising children, compared to men? gender differentiation intersexual competition paternity uncertainty parental investment
6. In a classic study by Buss and Schmitt (1993), what was the average ideal number of lifetime sexual partners men said they would like to have? Around five Around twelve Around eighteen Around thirty
7. Imagine a fictional couple, Mike and Julie, come to counseling with jealousy issues in their relationship. The evolutionary perspective would predict: Mike will be concerned over emotional infidelity, whereas Julie is concerned over sexual infidelity. Mike will be jealous over sexual infidelity, whereas Julie will be jealous over emotional infidelity. Both will be jealous over sexual infidelity and dismissive of possible emotional infidelity. Both will be jealous of emotional infidelity and dismissive of possible sexual infidelity.
8. The Evolutionary Perspective for understanding intimate or love relationships is sometimes criticized for which of the reasons below? It has not offered many interesting hypotheses for research studies. Most research findings have not been replicated in multiple countries around the world. Many of the studies conducted so far have been unethical. Some people consider it sexist and out of date due to advances such as birth control options.
9. Which of the four major theoretical perspectives below was originally created with the goal of predicting whether any given relationship would last over time? Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory The Evolutionary Perspective Interdependence Theory Attachment Theory
10. In the research study by Bokek‐Cohen & Halamish‐Leshem (2023), which relationship investment technique below did NOT increase satisfaction? Sex tactics & self-beautification Third-party support Material gestures Shared activities
11. Imagine a fictional couple, Julie and Mike. Julie considers divorce but decides to stay in her marriage because she does not want to “waste” the time, effort, and sacrifices she has put into the marriage. Which variable below was the most important in Julie’s decision? Alternatives Investments Satisfaction Dependence
12. Which criticism below has sometimes been given to Interdependence Theory when it comes to understanding love relationships? Replications and meta-analyses do not provide strong statistical support. It does not offer many areas for theoretical growth. It can seem too mathematical or impersonal. It applies to too many cultures around the world.
13. Which researcher below is credited as coming up with the research paradigm known as the “strange situation,” used for testing attachment style in infants? John Piaget John Bowlby Harry Harlow Mary Ainsworth
14. Imagine a fictional couple, Julie and Mike. Mike is often jealous of Julie, anxious about whether she really loves him. He appears to have low self-esteem. According to the four-category model of attachment, which attachment “style” does Mike likely have? preoccupied fearful secure dismissing
15. What is one of the weaknesses mentioned in this course in regards to Attachment Theory? Only three or four attachment “styles” may not offer enough nuance. Attachment theory suggests that our “style” changes frequently as we age. Most researchers deny that early childhood affects our adult relationships. It is not a particularly popular theory in terms of inspiring research studies today.