Ch 11

Question 1

Harlow’s Three Types of Attachment

Answer 1

Caregiver-Infant
Peer-Peer
Romantic

Question 2

4 Phases of Infant’s Attachment to Mother

Answer 2

Phase 1: 0-3 months pre-attachment, nursing important bond to form here
Phase 2: 3-5 months progressive attachment, smiles to familiar faces
Phase 3: 6-7+ months clear attachment to mother, separation anxiety
Phase 4: 12+ months multiple attachments to dad, siblings, grandparents etc.

Question 3

In humans, _______ immediately after birth is important for positive attachment later.

Answer 3

skin-to-skin contact

Question 4

_______ promotes milk production and _________ promotes milk ejection

Answer 4

prolactin; oxytocin

Question 5

Prolactin injected into the brain promotes…

Answer 5

nurturance in virgin rats. Blood transfusion from pregnant to virgin rat also promotes maternal behaviour.

Question 6

The _______ is critically involved in maternal behaviour in rats

Answer 6

medial and dorsal POA of the HT

Question 7

The paternal bond is…

Answer 7

less reliable and more variable!! Amen sis

Question 8

Intersibling aggression…

Answer 8

usually non-injurious. Gene sharing promotes nepotism but competition for mother promotes jealousy

Question 9

Friends…

Answer 9

important part of development as we become more independent from family. We learn social communication and bond over common developmental experiences. We have alliances for mutual benefit.

Question 10

Passionate love…

Answer 10

associated with preoccupation, idealization, we desire to know the person and be physically and emotionally close to them. We are sexually attracted, we see physiological arousal (autonomic), we study them, flirt with them, long for reciprocity and hope for permanent union.

Question 11

Temple and Holmes studies on sexting

Answer 11

Sexting probably a normal part of sexual development in young people. Girls more often asked and boys more often do the asking. Girls more bothered by requests whereas boys are not.
Women are less likely to report receiving sexts as sexually gratifying

Question 12

Companionate love…

Answer 12

daily emotions less intense, stability, self-disclosure, knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, caring, trust, efficient non-verbal communication, long-term expectations.

Question 13

Marriage study: what kinds of factors influence the stability of a marriage?

Answer 13

• time spent dating before proposal (more the better)
• number of people at wedding (more the better- support)
• money spent on wedding (less is more)
• religious people less likely to divorce (not necessarily good)
• income on house (less is more)
• honeymoon positively correlated with success
• feelings at time of proposal (character more valuable than looks)

Question 14

Oxytocin released during mating…

Answer 14

may progressively condition attachment

Question 15

Oxytocin may lead to _______ in the absence of __________

Answer 15

partner preference; mating

Question 16

Anterior cingulate cortex

Answer 16

There is elevated activity here when viewing photos of romantic partners compared to friends.

Question 17

HPA activity and bonding

Answer 17

HPA activity can induce feelings of attachment and bonding. But positive social bonds reduce HPA activity and negative social bonds increase HPA activity.

Question 18

Adult sexual jealousy can cause…

Answer 18

shock, obsessive thinking, suspicion, fear, anger, sadness, information seeking, withdrawal, revenge, confusion

Question 19

Sexual dimorphism in jealousy

Answer 19

For males the biggest concern is sexual infidelity; cuckoldry as a potential outcome. For females the biggest concern is emotional infidelity; loss of support is a potential outcome.

Question 20

What is a crush?

Answer 20

A crush is described as uncommunicated, usually unilateral, unfulfilled longing. It makes us feel excited, like an escape. What purpose do they serve? We can’t help it, it gives us a plan B, and it tests the strength of our relationships