Sociosexual Orientation and Relationships Quiz

A personality trait describing an individual's inclination towards casual sex and a preference for multiple partners.

A personality trait describing an individual's preference for long-term, committed relationships and a preference for fewer partners.

The tendency for men and women to prioritize different facial features when choosing a partner for short-term or long-term relationships.

A hormone that contributes to the development of masculine features and influences social behavior.

The degree to which a face displays masculine or feminine characteristics.

The tendency to choose partners who display physical characteristics associated with good health and reproductive fitness.

The ability to form social bonds and maintain stable relationships.

A personality trait characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and difficulty forming social bonds.

Masculine facial features, such as a wide face, wide nose, and thin lips, are associated with higher testosterone levels. These features may signal strong immunity and social dominance.

The tendency for people to form relationships with those they frequently encounter. The more often you see someone, the more likely you are to become friends or romantically involved.

A type of mating where individuals choose partners who share similar characteristics, such as physical attractiveness, education, values, and personality traits.

An intense desire for union with another person, often accompanied by strong emotions, physical arousal, and obsessive thinking.

Cognitive aspects of passionate love include preoccupation with the beloved, idealization, and a strong desire to know and be known.

Emotional aspects of passionate love include intense attraction, longing, desire, physiological arousal, and negative emotions when the relationship is threatened.

Behavioral features of passionate love include taking care of the other person, studying their behavior, and actively seeking confirmation of their feelings.

The similarity between passionate love and drug addiction, highlighting the intense desire, craving, and dependence associated with both states.

Intense longing for union with another person, marked by obsessive thoughts, intense emotions, and behaviors aimed at maintaining closeness.

The tendency for those who find someone physically attractive to also perceive them as possessing positive personality traits.

The tendency for attractive people to have narcissistic personality traits, possibly due to the social advantages and attention they receive.

The idea that the more often you interact with someone, the more likely you are to become friends or fall in love.

Individuals tend to choose partners who share similar physical attractiveness, education, values, and mental wellbeing.

Relationships tend to last longer when partners share more similarities in their traits and characteristics.

The process of love and bonding involves changes in brain structure and function, particularly in the frontal cortex.

A type of love that is based on deep intimacy, affection, and a strong sense of connection, but lacks the intense emotional arousal of passionate love.

A biological system that plays a crucial role in forming social bonds, particularly in romantic relationships.

A biological system that is responsible for providing care and nurturing to others.

A biological system that plays a vital role in sexual attraction and arousal.

A personality trait that influences an individual's tendency to seek and experience pleasure from rewards.

A psychological concept that describes how individuals seek to expand their sense of self through relationships and experiences.

The ability to act independently and pursue goals.

Motivations that drive individuals to seek power and dominance over others.

A developmental stage in which individuals explore and establish their own identity.

A developmental stage in which individuals form intimate relationships with others.

The ability to form and maintain meaningful and lasting relationships.

A pattern of relating to others characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about the relationship.

A pattern of relating to others characterized by a tendency to avoid emotional closeness and intimacy.

A neurotransmitter that is associated with feelings of pleasure, reward, and motivation.

The belief that love is made up of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Type of love characterized by all three components of the triangular theory: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Type of love that comprises passion and commitment but lacks intimacy.

A measurement used to assess the quality of a relationship based on factors like communication, conflict resolution, and overall satisfaction.

An individual's overall feeling and perception of their romantic relationship.

The initial high level of satisfaction experienced at the beginning of a romantic relationship, often followed by a decline as couples face the challenges of long-term commitment.

A model that explains the decline in relationship satisfaction over time as couples experience the realities and stresses of daily life.

The importance of expressing affection, both physically and emotionally, for reducing anxiety, tension, and conflict in relationships.

The ability of partners to influence each other's brain activity and emotional states.

The process of actively expanding our sense of self through connection and shared experiences with a partner.

The importance of shared activities and experiences for maintaining passion and intimacy in long-term relationships.

The tendency for passion to decrease in middle adulthood due to demands of work and family life.

The potential for passion to increase in relationships as couples have more time and energy for each other once work and children become less demanding.

A couple shares a home and raises offspring together, but may engage in sexual activity outside the relationship.

A couple engages in sexual activity exclusively with each other.

Sexual contact outside of a committed relationship.

A mating system where one male is partnered with multiple females.

A mating system where one female is partnered with multiple males.

The sex ratio at birth is slightly skewed towards males. This means that if one man has two partners, another man would be left without one, potentially causing conflict.

The cultural institution of marriage is closely related to the stable pair bonding behavior of humans. Historically, most cultures have allowed polygyny, while very few permitted polyandry. Monogamy is the most common type of marriage in modern societies.

The ability to work as a team, resolve conflicts, and reconcile after disagreements.

Feeling understood, cared for, and validated by a partner.

Spending quality time together doing meaningful activities.

Sexual desire and satisfaction contribute significantly to relationship satisfaction.

Feeling that a partner fulfills one's needs and expectations.

Unrealistic expectations about a partner can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction.

Human males have evolved smaller testicles and lower sperm counts compared to promiscuous species like chimpanzees.This is likely because of the development of monogamous relationships.

A form of consensual non-monogamy where couples engage in group sex with other couples.

A form of consensual non-monogamy where partners agree to have extradyadic relationships (EPCs, outside the partnership).

A non-monogamous relationship where both partners agree to have sexual and/or romantic relationships outside of the primary relationship.

The practice of having only one spouse at a time.

The impact of polygyny on the mental health of women.

The negative consequences of polygyny on child outcomes.

Factors that contribute to low relationship satisfaction in open relationships.

The trend of declining marriage rates in the US and other developed countries.

The legal recognition of same-sex marriage.

The benefits of having a social partner.

The challenges faced by unpartnered adults.

The impact of marriage on men's earnings.

Various acts of aggression or violence committed by an intimate partner.

Aggression used in romantic relationships that includes physical, sexual, psychological, social reputational, and financial abuse.

The intentional use of verbal and non-verbal communication to harm a partner mentally or emotionally, or to assert control.

A desire to dominate or control others in relationships.

The ability to regulate emotions and behavior, especially in response to impulses and urges.

Situations where partners use aggression to resolve conflicts but may otherwise have loving relations.

Traumatic experiences, especially in childhood, that can hinder self-regulation and increase the likelihood of violence.

The expectation that men should prove their masculinity by dominating and using aggression.

The tendency to prioritize power and control over love and connection in relationships.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Behaviors that promote the well-being of others.

Aggression primarily used to achieve power and control, often without empathy for the victim.

Aggression used strategically to achieve a desired outcome.

A model that explains how individual differences in self-regulation and power motivation can predict the types of IPV used.

The argument that IPV is caused by patriarchy and male dominance over women.

The argument that IPV is perpetrated equally by men and women, regardless of gender roles.

A form of "love" based on possessiveness, control, and exploitation, often motivated by a desire for power or dominance.

A theory suggesting that human life history and social systems could have evolved without paternal care, relying instead on a mate guarding strategy for family formation.

A hypothesis that suggests human beings may be genetically predisposed towards slavery due to inherent tendencies related to power dynamics and control over women.

A relationship dynamic where one partner seeks control, often using manipulation, intimidation, and violence to maintain dominance over the other.

A type of partner violence that occurs during arguments or conflicts. Both partners may engage in aggression, and it's usually not intended to exert control.

A pattern of controlling behavior that aims to dominate an intimate partner. It often involves manipulating finances, social life, and personal choices.

An individual's difficulty in managing strong emotions and impulses, particularly anger and aggression.

A relationship dynamic where both partners try to exert control over the other, leading to a cycle of hostility and domination.

When abusers alternate between aggression and kindness, creating a cycle of hope and fear that strengthens the victim's attachment and dependence.

The likelihood that an individual will experience violence within their lifetime, with a higher percentage for those who experience other forms of abuse.

A term used to describe different types of aggression that can include verbal abuse, humiliation, and being deliberately excluded.

A form of aggression where individuals are deliberately insulted, humiliated, or mocked in front of others.

The ability to communicate effectively within a relationship. This helps couples resolve conflicts constructively and avoid arguments.

The belief that using violence is an acceptable way to assert dominance or resolve conflicts. This often stems from cultural norms and societal pressures.

A model proposing patriarchy as the root cause of intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing men's controlling behaviors as a result of societal privileges.

A visual tool illustrating the tactics used by abusers to exert control over their partners, including intimidation, isolation, and emotional abuse.

A social system where men hold dominant positions and privileges, leading to the belief that they have the right to control their partners.

The idea that abusers often use their perceived societal privilege as justification for their violence and controlling behaviors.

The development of a strong attachment bond between the victim and the abuser, even though the relationship involves violence and trauma.

The tendency for battered partners to stay in abusive relationships due to a mix of factors, including fear, economic dependence, and emotional manipulation.

A condition characterized by a pattern of behaviors in victims of domestic violence, including fear, low self-esteem, and difficulty trusting others.

The biological basis for traumatic bonding, where the stress of abuse triggers the brain's attachment and caregiving systems, leading to a stronger connection to the abuser despite the harm.

Factors contributing to the development of traumatic bonding, including isolation from support, intermittent abuse, and the abuser's power and control.

The use of aggression toward females as a means of sexual coercion observed in other primates, highlighting potential evolutionary roots of intimate partner abuse.

The unique social structure among hamadryas baboons, where males control harems of females through aggression, resulting in an attachment bond.

The theory that humans evolved to form caring bonds and foster parental investment in offspring, a contrast to the dominance and ownership bonds observed in some primate species.

The practice of human trafficking and forced marriages, particularly prevalent in areas where IPV rates are high, highlighting the link between social structures and violence.

A pattern of behavior where fathers do not provide for or support their children, often in societies where wives shoulder all responsibilities and men prioritize mating efforts.

The ongoing impact of intimate partner violence on victims, including physical and emotional harm, fear, and the need for various support services.