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What is the impact of attachment styles on dating interaction?
What is the impact of attachment styles on dating interaction?
- Attachment styles are associated with strategies for managing conflict and types of sexual experiences (correct)
- Attachment styles are only associated with the physical attractiveness of partners
- Attachment styles have no impact on dating interaction
- Attachment styles only impact the level of commitment in a relationship
What is the downside of positive illusions in relationships?
What is the downside of positive illusions in relationships?
- Greater disappointment when high expectations are not met (correct)
- Decreased satisfaction with the relationship
- Improved problem-solving skills in relationships
- Enhanced communication and understanding between partners
According to social exchange theory, what determines relationship satisfaction?
According to social exchange theory, what determines relationship satisfaction?
- The similarity between partners' attachment styles
- The length of the relationship
- The frequency of conflicts in the relationship
- The ratio of costs and benefits for each partner (correct)
What influences our commitment to a relationship according to the text?
What influences our commitment to a relationship according to the text?
What are communal relationships primarily characterized by?
What are communal relationships primarily characterized by?
According to the text, what theory explains that we like people who are present when we experience reward?
According to the text, what theory explains that we like people who are present when we experience reward?
Which theory suggests that passionate feelings increase when we are aroused?
Which theory suggests that passionate feelings increase when we are aroused?
What is the term used to describe the deep physical attraction, sexual desire, and constant thoughts about a person in the Triangular Theory of Love?
What is the term used to describe the deep physical attraction, sexual desire, and constant thoughts about a person in the Triangular Theory of Love?
According to the text, what do we tend to seek in partners based on the Matching hypothesis?
According to the text, what do we tend to seek in partners based on the Matching hypothesis?
What does the Self-evaluation Maintenance Model (SEM) propose about our self-concept?
What does the Self-evaluation Maintenance Model (SEM) propose about our self-concept?
What factors influence attraction, according to the text?
What factors influence attraction, according to the text?
What benefits do physically attractive people experience, as per the text?
What benefits do physically attractive people experience, as per the text?
What biological features do people prefer in others, as mentioned in the text?
What biological features do people prefer in others, as mentioned in the text?
What stereotype is associated with physical attractiveness, based on the text?
What stereotype is associated with physical attractiveness, based on the text?
According to evolutionary psychology, what do men and women seek in a mate to maximize reproductive success?
According to evolutionary psychology, what do men and women seek in a mate to maximize reproductive success?
What is the purpose of a literature review in social psychology research?
What is the purpose of a literature review in social psychology research?
What do operational definitions describe in social psychology research?
What do operational definitions describe in social psychology research?
Which data collection method is commonly used in social psychology research to systematically observe and record behavior in everyday situations?
Which data collection method is commonly used in social psychology research to systematically observe and record behavior in everyday situations?
In social psychology research, what do correlational methods involve?
In social psychology research, what do correlational methods involve?
What are some ethical issues in social psychology research?
What are some ethical issues in social psychology research?
What are the four major types of responses to conflict mentioned in the text?
What are the four major types of responses to conflict mentioned in the text?
Which destructive conflict styles are mentioned in the text as relevant to marriage?
Which destructive conflict styles are mentioned in the text as relevant to marriage?
What can negative attributional traps lead to in a relationship?
What can negative attributional traps lead to in a relationship?
How is jealousy experienced differently based on gender differences?
How is jealousy experienced differently based on gender differences?
What are some factors contributing to loneliness as mentioned in the text?
What are some factors contributing to loneliness as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of debriefing in research?
What is the purpose of debriefing in research?
What is the cornerstone of conducting cross-cultural research?
What is the cornerstone of conducting cross-cultural research?
How can participant confidentiality be protected in research?
How can participant confidentiality be protected in research?
What is sample equivalence in cross-cultural studies?
What is sample equivalence in cross-cultural studies?
What is the impact of language on research findings?
What is the impact of language on research findings?
Study Notes
Common Problems and Influences in Close Relationships
- Conflict in close relationships is common, with married couples averaging 2 to 3 disagreements per month.
- How conflict is handled is a major predictor of relationship satisfaction and longevity.
- Four major types of responses to conflict include voice, neglect, exit, and loyalty.
- Destructive conflict styles in marriage include criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
- Negative attributional traps can lead to detrimental relationship dynamics.
- Jealousy is experienced differently based on perceived threats and gender differences.
- Loneliness can have social and emotional dimensions, with various consequences such as lowered immune competence and high stress levels.
- Poor social skills, negative self-views, and negative expectations contribute to loneliness.
- Relationship dissolution can lead to increased distress, especially for the person being "dumped."
- Divorce can have negative impacts on children, leading to higher conflict in their own relationships and negative attitudes towards marriage.
- Culture influences views on attraction, beauty, love, friendship, and the importance of love in marriage.
- Arranged marriages and couple-initiated marriages may have differences in satisfaction and conflict resolution strategies based on cultural influences.
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Test your knowledge about common problems in close relationships, including conflict, jealousy, loneliness, and relationship dissolution. Explore the typology of responses used in handling conflict and learn how to predict relationship satisfaction and longevity.
