Liking, love, and other close relationships

Question 1

What neurotransmitter is essential for bonding between individuals?

Answer 1

Oxytocin

Question 2

What are the 4 Attachment Styles?

Answer 2

Secure, Fearful-Avoidant, Dismissive, Preoccupied

Question 3

70% of human infants develop which type of attachment style?

Answer 3

Secure Attachment Style

Question 4

Secure Attachment style

Answer 4

High self esteem, High in interpersonal trust, Most successful style, long-lasting and satisfying relationships

Question 5

Fearful Avoidant Attachment style

Answer 5

low self esteem, low in interpersonal trust, unable to form close relationships

Question 6

Preoccupied Avoidant Attachment style

Answer 6

low self esteem, high in interpersonal trust, self-destructive, craves closeness

Question 7

Dismissive Attachment style

Answer 7

High self esteem, low in interpersonal trust, expects the worst from others

Question 8

Where does attraction start?

Answer 8

Proximity and Mere Exposure

Question 9

Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

Answer 9

Association between physical attraction and good personal characteristics “whats beautiful is good”

Question 10

What factors most likely lead to long-term relationships?

Answer 10

Both parties are of equal attractiveness and share similar attributes

Question 11

Matching Phenomenon

Answer 11

tendency for men and women to choose as partners those who are a “good match” in attractiveness and other traits

Question 12

Friendship and Attraction Reciprocity

Answer 12

If we find out that someone likes us, we tend to like them back

Question 13

Proportion of similarity

Answer 13

Divide topics of similarity by total number of topics discussed, the higher the outcome the higher the attraction

Question 14

Excitation transfer

Answer 14

The stimulation from one stimulus can be transferred onto another stimulus

Question 15

Passionate Love

Answer 15

intense longing for one another, thrilling, roller-coaster of emotions

Question 16

Companionate Love

Answer 16

calm and stable, shared values and life experiences, deep sense of trust

Question 17

Triangular Theory of Love (Sternberg)

Answer 17

Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment

Question 18

What are the 8 types of love that are result of the Triangular Theory of Love?

Answer 18

Non-love, Liking, Romantic Love, Companionate love, Consummate love, Infatuation, Fatuous love, and Empty love

Question 19

Non-love

Answer 19

None of the three components present

Question 20

Liking

Answer 20

Intimacy

Question 21

Romantic love

Answer 21

Intimacy + Passion

Question 22

Companionate love

Answer 22

Intimacy + Commitment

Question 23

Consummate love

Answer 23

Intimacy + Passion + Commitment

Question 24

Infatuation

Answer 24

Passion

Question 25

Empty Love

Answer 25

Commitment

Question 26

Fatuous Love

Answer 26

Passion + Commitment

Question 27

Intimacy

Answer 27

feelings of closeness and connectedness

Question 28

Passion

Answer 28

physical attraction and sexual consummation

Question 29

Commitment

Answer 29

decision to be in love and to stay in love

Question 30

Social Exchange Theory

Answer 30

People based behaviours on maximizing benefits and minimizing costs, *the pros out-weigh the cons*

Question 31

Equity Theory

Answer 31

Relationships are the best when we give as much as we get, and get as much as we give

Question 32

Investment model

Answer 32

The more resources (time, energy, self-disclosure) we put into a relationship, the higher our commitment

Question 33

What 4 conflict styles can be very unhealthy for a relationship?

Answer 33

Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling

Question 34

Stonewalling

Answer 34

delay or block (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by giving evasive replies, especially in politics *Emotional Withdrawal*

Question 35

Negative attributional style

Answer 35

when we automatically explain a partner’s actions in negative ways

Question 36

What are the 4 factors of Investment model of relationships?

Answer 36

Satisfaction, investment size, quality of alternatives, commitment

Question 37

Dissolution

Answer 37

closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body