Chapter 11 Final Exam

Question 1

How does proximity nurture liking and loving.

Answer 1

interaction, the antipation of interaction and mere exposure. These foundations are more likely if there is a proximity.

Question 2

How does physical attractiveness nurture liking and loving. (describe matching phenomenon and attractiveness stereotype)

Answer 2

Matching Phenomenon: Tendency for men and women to choose as partners those who are a “good match” in attractiveness and other traits
Physical-attractiveness stereotype: Presumption that physically attractive people possess other socially desirable traits as well

Question 3

What are some things that all people find attractive (even within and among different cultures)? How does evolution play a role in attraction?

Answer 3

Evolution: Assumption that beauty signals biologically important information
Health, youth and fertitlity

Question 4

Explain how similarity versus complementarity influence liking and loving.

Answer 4

Likeness begets liking: similar peipke are more likely to be attracted to each other.
Complementarity influence is where two people complete what is missing in the other. They are not siomilar but apprreciate what is missing in them balance.

Question 5

Why do we like those who like us?

Answer 5

Attribution
Self-esteem and attraction
Gaining another’s esteem
Relationship Rewards

Question 6

What is the reward theory of attraction?

Answer 6

Theory that we like those whose behavior is rewarding to us or whom we associate with rewarding events
example: we are attracted to those who are stayisfying and gratifying to be with

Question 7

Describe the components of passionate love and compassionate love.

Answer 7

passionate love is Emotional, exciting, and intense
Expressed physically
compassionate love: Affection we feel for those with whom our lives are deeply intertwined
Occurs after passionate love fades
Passion-facilitating hormones (testosterone, dopamine, adrenaline) fade, while the hormone oxytocin supports attachment and trust

Question 8

What enables close relationships?

Answer 8

Attachment: Our need to belong is adaptive

Question 9

What are the different attachment styles?

Answer 9

Secure:Rooted in trust and marked by intimacy

Insecure/Avoidant: marked by discomfort over resistance to being close to others. An insecure attachmetn style

Anxious/Ambivalent:Clinging, then indifferent or hostile

Question 10

Explain the detachment process when ending a relationship.

Answer 10

Remain Loyal
Negelct
Voice Concerns