The Attraction and Relationships Quiz

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What are the two hypotheses related to online friendships?

Social Compensation Hypothesis and Social Enhancement Hypothesis

What are some differences between online and offline friendships?

Online friendships may have less depth and intimacy, while offline friendships may have more longevity

What is the relationship between online friendships and happiness?

People are happier with their real-world relationships

How are offline relationships associated with better health?

Offline relationships are associated with better physical and mental health Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of online relationships on thin markets?

Online relationships broaden thin markets Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of online romantic relationships?

People may embellish traits and positive qualities, self-disclose more readily, and relationships may start and end quicker Signup and view all the answers

According to Rubin, what are the three components of love?

Intimacy, attachment, and passion Signup and view all the answers

What is passionate love?

Feelings of intense longing accompanied by physiological arousal for another person Signup and view all the answers

What is companionate love?

Feelings of intimacy and affection Signup and view all the answers

What is Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?

A theory that love has three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment, and the amount and type of love someone experiences depends on the strength of these three components Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental aspects of attraction and relationships?

Attraction and relationships are fundamental to people, including acquaintances, friends, and love. Signup and view all the answers

What is the propinquity effect?

The propinquity effect refers to 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 mere exposure effect suggests that the more we are exposed to something or someone, the more we tend to like it or them. Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to similarity in attraction?

Values, attitudes, beliefs, demographics, activities, and some evidence for personality contribute to similarity in attraction. Signup and view all the answers

What is reciprocal liking?

Reciprocal liking occurs when you like someone and that person also likes you, often resulting in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Signup and view all the answers

How does physical attractiveness influence attraction?

Physical attractiveness is often one of the strongest predictors of attraction in romantic relationships, and it is important in both romance and friendships. Signup and view all the answers

What were the findings of the 'Computer dance' study conducted by Walster et al. (1966)?

The 'Computer dance' study showed that physical attractiveness played a significant role in determining romantic attraction. Signup and view all the answers

What did Feingold's (1988) meta-analysis reveal about attractiveness in relationships?

Feingold's meta-analysis found that couples tend to match in attractiveness, suggesting that physical attractiveness is a factor in relationship formation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of automatic and controlled thinking in attraction?

Automatic thinking refers to unconscious or spontaneous thoughts, while controlled thinking involves deliberate and conscious thoughts. Both types of thinking can influence attraction. Signup and view all the answers

Who forms friendships online?

The text does not provide information about who specifically forms friendships online. Signup and view all the answers

What is the evolutionary explanation for mate selection and attachment?

Reproductive success drives mate selection and attachment, and reproduction is 'costly' for women. Signup and view all the answers

What do women generally prefer in mate selection?

Women generally prefer resources and status. Signup and view all the answers

What do men generally prefer in mate selection?

Men generally prefer physical attractiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What is attachment theory?

Attachment theory states that our behavior in adult relationships is based on our experiences as infants with our parents or caregivers. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of secure attachment style?

Secure attachment style is characterized by trust, a lack of concern with being abandoned, and the view that one is worthy and loved. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of avoidant attachment style?

Avoidant attachment style is characterized by a suppression of attachment needs because attempts to be intimate have been rebuffed. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of anxious/ambivalent attachment style?

Anxious/ambivalent attachment style is characterized by a concern that others will not reciprocate one’s desire for intimacy, resulting in higher-than-average levels of anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

According to social exchange theory, what factors influence how people feel about a relationship?

People's perception of the rewards and costs of the relationship, the kind of relationship they deserve, and the probability of having a better relationship with someone else. Signup and view all the answers

What is the investment model of commitment?

The investment model suggests that people's commitment to a relationship depends on their satisfaction with the relationship in terms of rewards and costs, comparison level, comparison for alternatives, and their investment in the relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is equity theory in relationships?

Equity theory suggests that people are happiest in relationships where the rewards, costs, and contributions are roughly equal between both individuals. Signup and view all the answers