50 Questions
According to attachment theory, what is attachment characterized by?
Seeking proximity to a caregiver and experiencing distress when separated from the attachment figure
Who was the first attachment theorist?
John Bowlby
What are the four stages of attachment?
Pre-attachment, indiscriminate, discriminate, and multiple attachments
According to sexual selection theory, why are certain traits and behaviors selected for?
Because they increase reproductive success
What does parental investment theory explain?
How the amount of time and resources a person invests in their offspring is influenced by evolutionary pressures
According to social exchange theory, relationship satisfaction is determined by...
the outcomes minus the comparison level and the comparison level for alternatives
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a constant need for reassurance?
Anxious attachment
What factors can influence physical attractiveness?
All of the above
What are ideal partner preferences?
All of the above
What role do proximity and familiarity play in initial attraction?
They can contribute to initial attraction
According to Ainsworth's Strange Situation study, how many major styles of attachment did she describe?
Three major styles of attachment
At what age do infants begin to form strong emotional bonds with other caregivers beyond the primary attachment figure?
9 months of age
Which factor can influence the development of attachment?
All of the above
What does the mesosystem in Relationship Theory refer to?
Connections and interactions between different microsystems
What does the macrosystem in Relationship Theory refer to?
Broader cultural, societal, and ideological contexts
According to the text, what is assortative mating in psychology?
A phenomenon in which individuals are more likely to select partners who have similar characteristics or traits to themselves
What is positive assortative mating?
When individuals with similar traits or characteristics are more likely to choose each other as partners
What are some mechanisms of assortative mating?
Shared interests, values, attitudes, and physical attraction
What are the consequences of assortative mating?
It can contribute to the concentration of certain traits within specific social groups
Why is assortative mating an important concept in psychology?
It plays a role in shaping the characteristics and traits of populations
Which of the following best describes natural selection in evolutionary theory?
The process through which certain traits or characteristics become more prevalent in a population over generations due to their adaptive advantages.
What is the main factor driving competition for resources in evolution?
Limited resources
What is sexual selection theory in Darwinism?
The idea that some traits and behaviors evolve because they increase an individual's chances of mating, even if those traits may not directly contribute to survival.
What is the main difference between intrasexual selection and intersexual selection?
Intrasexual selection involves individuals of the same sex competing for access to mates, while intersexual selection involves individuals of one sex choosing mates based on certain traits or characteristics.
What does parental investment theory explain?
How the amount of time, energy, and resources invested in offspring can influence mate selection and relationship dynamics.
Which of the following is a characteristic of attachment avoidance?
A fear of intimacy and a desire for independence
Which of the following is a mechanism associated with deactivation of the attachment system?
Suppression of attachment-related needs and emotions
Which of the following is a state often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety?
A state of excessive preoccupation with attachment relationships
Which theory views relationships as economic transactions?
Social Exchange Theory
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of attachment avoidance?
A state of excessive preoccupation with attachment relationships
True or false: Attachment avoidance is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence.
True
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.
True
True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a state where individuals become excessively preoccupied with attachment relationships and is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
True
True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as economic transactions.
True
True or false: Attachment avoidance is a mechanism where individuals suppress their attachment-related needs and emotions.
False
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is a mechanism often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.
True
True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a characteristic often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
True
True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as emotional connections.
False
True or false: Attachment avoidance is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for dependence.
False
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
False
True or false: Attachment avoidance is a pattern of attachment behavior characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence.
True
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is a mechanism where individuals suppress their attachment-related needs and emotions and is often seen in those with attachment avoidance.
True
True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a state where individuals become excessively preoccupied with attachment relationships and is often seen in those with attachment anxiety.
True
True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as economic transactions.
True
True or false: Attachment avoidance is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
False
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.
True
True or false: Attachment avoidance is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
False
True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as emotional connections.
False
True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is a mechanism often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
False
True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a characteristic often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.
True
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