Psychology Interpersonal Attraction Quiz

Understanding Personal Relationships

• Relationships are a two-way street, requiring give-and-take from all parties.
• Relationships come in various forms.
• Affection is a crucial aspect of intimate relationships, often leading to significant fulfillment.
• Personal relationships are those closely associated with a specific individual, while impersonal relationships exist within organizations or institutions.

Attraction

• Unattainable qualities can be attractive.
• Physical attractiveness is often based on instinct, with features like wide eyes, high cheekbones, and a slim build being commonly considered attractive in women, and tall stature, broad shoulders, and a small waist in men. Symmetry is also linked to attraction.
• Physical attraction isn't a predictor of relationship success.
• Social qualities like comfort, empathy, and social skills are attractive attributes in a partner.
• Competence, leadership abilities, and work skills, are desirable qualities in men.
• Individuals tend to choose partners with similar levels of physical attractiveness and social desirability (Matching Hypothesis).
• Love involves affection, passion, and dedication (Triangular Theory of Love), and different aspects of love can vary throughout the relationship.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Means of Expressing Attraction

• Filipino culture emphasizes respectful and appropriate expression of attraction.
• Actions considered disrespectful or inappropriate can negatively impact a person's standing in society and community and suggest a lack of proper upbringing.

Healthy and Acceptable Expressions of Attraction

• Mutual respect is key; each partner should trust and respect the weaknesses of the other.
• Trust is crucial; honesty and respect from both partners are necessary for a healthy relationship.
• Honesty promotes trust; dishonest behavior undermines trust.
• Support is essential, offering encouragement and assistance throughout the relationship.
• Fairness/Equality entails an equal give-and-take in the relationship dynamics.
• Separate identities are important; individuals should maintain their individuality within the relationship.
• Open communication is crucial; honesty and clarity foster a deeper connection.

Unacceptable Relationship Behaviors

• Cheating in a monogamous relationship is considered unacceptable.
• Demeaning behavior, putting one partner down, is unacceptable.
• Failings to support personal goals is hurtful.
• Controlling behavior is a major warning sign, indicating potentially abusive tendencies.
• Lack of communication can damage a relationship.
• Unnecessary sacrifices where one partner gives more than the other, without reciprocity.
• Unreliability undermines the trust and security within a relationship.
• Forgetting important dates is disrespectful in a meaningful relationship.
• Self-destruction or destructive behavior in a partner is a cause for concern and not something that should be tolerated.
• Lack of care for partner's family or friends is indicative of a lack of intimacy.

Personal Relationships

• Commitment is a long-term aspect of relationships that requires work from both partners.
• Similarity is often a major factor influencing attraction.
• Proximity to each other influences relationship development (closeness).
• Reciprocity (mutual feelings) strengthens relationships.

Social Relationships in Middle and Late Adolescence

• Teens spend more time with peers than family, often leading to shifts in the primary sources of personal development.
• Social relations involve ongoing interaction with various groups (family, friends, neighbors).
• Relationships that include affection, respect, and open communication are viewed positively.
• Peer groups play a significant role for many teens.