The Attraction and Relationships Quiz

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Questions and Answers

According to the Social Compensation Hypothesis, online friendships are stronger for which group of people?

Introverted individuals

People with strong social skills

People with weak social skills (correct)

Lonely individuals

Which hypothesis suggests that people with strong social skills benefit more from online friendships?

Social Compensation Hypothesis

Social Enhancement Hypothesis (correct)

Both hypotheses

None of the hypotheses

What is one advantage of online friendships compared to real-world friendships?

People are happier with their real-world relationships

Online friendships provide social and emotional support (correct)

Offline relationships have more longevity

Online friendships provide more depth and intimacy

Which type of love is characterized by intense longing and physiological arousal?

Passionate love Signup and view all the answers

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which three components determine the type and strength of love?

Intimacy, passion, commitment Signup and view all the answers

Which gender may be more likely to fall in love faster or experience 'love at first sight'?

Men Signup and view all the answers

Which type of love is more valued by Western people compared to Eastern people?

Romantic love Signup and view all the answers

Which culture places the highest importance on marrying for love?

Western countries Signup and view all the answers

Which type of love is more important in modernized societies?

All three types are equally important Signup and view all the answers

Which two components of love are more related to collectivist countries?

Intimacy and commitment Signup and view all the answers

According to attachment theory, which attachment style is characterized by a lack of concern with being abandoned and the view that one is worthy and loved?

Secure Attachment Style Signup and view all the answers

According to evolutionary explanations, what drives mate selection and attachment?

Reproductive success Signup and view all the answers

According to social exchange theory, how do people feel about a relationship?

Based on their perceptions of the rewards and costs of the relationship Signup and view all the answers

According to the investment model, what does people's commitment to a relationship depend on?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to equity theory, when are people happiest with relationships?

When the rewards and costs are roughly equal to the other person Signup and view all the answers

According to recent research, can people have multiple attachment styles?

Yes, they can have stable attachment styles Signup and view all the answers

According to evolutionary explanations, what do women prefer in mate selection?

Resources and status Signup and view all the answers

According to alternative explanations, what drives mate selection and attachment?

Social roles and power Signup and view all the answers

According to attachment theory, what attachment style is characterized by a suppression of attachment needs due to rebuffed attempts at intimacy?

Avoidant Attachment Style Signup and view all the answers

According to positive illusions, why do we idealize our romantic relationships and partners?

To maintain the relationship Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental aspects of attraction and relationships?

Acquaintances, friends, love Signup and view all the answers

What is the propinquity effect?

The finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends Signup and view all the answers

What is the mere exposure effect?

The finding that the more we see and interact with people, the more likely they are to become our friends Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that can lead to perceptions of similarity in attraction?

Values, attitudes, beliefs, demographics, activities Signup and view all the answers

What is reciprocal liking?

When you like someone and that person also likes you Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the strongest predictors of attraction in romantic relationships?

Physical attractiveness Signup and view all the answers

What did the research conducted by Walster et al. (1966) and Feingold (1988) focus on?

Physical attractiveness and couple match in attractiveness Signup and view all the answers

What type of thinking is involved in attraction and relationships?

Automatic and controlled thinking Signup and view all the answers

Who forms friendships online?

Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What are the topics covered in the overview of topics?

Attraction and relationships, making connections in the digital world, forming close relationships, why do we love, maintaining close relationships Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Online friendships are stronger for people who are shy, socially anxious, or have difficulty forming relationships in real life.

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

Intimacy, passion, and commitment determine the type and strength of love.

Types of Love

Infatuation is characterized by intense longing and physiological arousal.

Cultural Differences in Love

Western people value romantic love more, while Eastern people value familial love more.
Americans place the highest importance on marrying for love.
In modernized societies, romantic love is more valued.

Attachment Theory and Evolutionary Explanations

Secure attachment style is characterized by a lack of concern with being abandoned and the view that one is worthy and loved.
Evolutionary explanations suggest that mate selection and attachment are driven by the desire for survival and reproduction.
In collectivist countries, intimacy and commitment are more important components of love.

People evaluate relationships based on rewards, costs, and alternatives according to social exchange theory.
Commitment to a relationship depends on satisfaction, investment, and quality of alternatives according to the investment model.
People are happiest in relationships when they perceive a balance of rewards and costs, according to equity theory.

Attraction and Relationships

The fundamental aspects of attraction and relationships include proximity, similarity, reciprocity, and physical attractiveness.
The propinquity effect states that physical proximity increases the likelihood of attraction.
The mere exposure effect states that repeated exposure to a stimulus increases liking for it.
Similarity, reciprocity, and physical attractiveness are factors that can lead to attraction.
Reciprocal liking is the tendency to like those who like us.
Physical attractiveness is one of the strongest predictors of attraction in romantic relationships.

Online Relationships and Thinking

Both shy and outgoing people form friendships online.
Research has focused on the role of physical attractiveness in attraction and relationships.
Heuristics, biases, and attributional thinking are involved in attraction and relationships.

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Test your knowledge on attraction and relationships with this quiz! Explore topics such as forming close relationships, making connections in the digital world, and why we love. Discover what causes attraction and learn about the propinquity effect. Whether you're interested in acquaintances, friends, or love, this quiz has it all!