Understanding Relationship Dynamics
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According to attachment theory, what is attachment characterized by?

  • Seeking proximity to a caregiver and experiencing distress when separated from the attachment figure (correct)
  • Being born with a need for emotional connection
  • Having clear behaviors such as seeking proximity to a caregiver
  • Relying on attachments for comfort and support throughout life

    • Who was the first attachment theorist?

  • John Bowlby (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Julene Mays
  • Charles Darwin

    • What are the four stages of attachment?

  • Nurturance, responsiveness, seeking proximity, and experiencing distress
  • Pre-attachment, indiscriminate, discriminate, and forming emotional bonds
  • Seeking proximity, experiencing distress, forming emotional bonds, and relying on attachments
  • Pre-attachment, indiscriminate, discriminate, and multiple attachments (correct)

    • According to sexual selection theory, why are certain traits and behaviors selected for?

    <p>Because they increase reproductive success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does parental investment theory explain?

    <p>How the amount of time and resources a person invests in their offspring is influenced by evolutionary pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social exchange theory, relationship satisfaction is determined by...

    <p>the outcomes minus the comparison level and the comparison level for alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of abandonment and a constant need for reassurance?

    <p>Anxious attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence physical attractiveness?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ideal partner preferences?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do proximity and familiarity play in initial attraction?

    <p>They can contribute to initial attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ainsworth's Strange Situation study, how many major styles of attachment did she describe?

    <p>Three major styles of attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do infants begin to form strong emotional bonds with other caregivers beyond the primary attachment figure?

    <p>9 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can influence the development of attachment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mesosystem in Relationship Theory refer to?

    <p>Connections and interactions between different microsystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the macrosystem in Relationship Theory refer to?

    <p>Broader cultural, societal, and ideological contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is assortative mating in psychology?

    <p>A phenomenon in which individuals are more likely to select partners who have similar characteristics or traits to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is positive assortative mating?

    <p>When individuals with similar traits or characteristics are more likely to choose each other as partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some mechanisms of assortative mating?

    <p>Shared interests, values, attitudes, and physical attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of assortative mating?

    <p>It can contribute to the concentration of certain traits within specific social groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is assortative mating an important concept in psychology?

    <p>It plays a role in shaping the characteristics and traits of populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes natural selection in evolutionary theory?

    <p>The process through which certain traits or characteristics become more prevalent in a population over generations due to their adaptive advantages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor driving competition for resources in evolution?

    <p>Limited resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sexual selection theory in Darwinism?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between intrasexual selection and intersexual selection?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does parental investment theory explain?

    <p>How the amount of time, energy, and resources invested in offspring can influence mate selection and relationship dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of attachment avoidance?

    <p>A fear of intimacy and a desire for independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mechanism associated with deactivation of the attachment system?

    <p>Suppression of attachment-related needs and emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a state often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety?

    <p>A state of excessive preoccupation with attachment relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory views relationships as economic transactions?

    <p>Social Exchange Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of attachment avoidance?

    <p>A state of excessive preoccupation with attachment relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as economic transactions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is a mechanism where individuals suppress their attachment-related needs and emotions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is a mechanism often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a characteristic often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as emotional connections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for dependence.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is a pattern of attachment behavior characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as economic transactions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is often seen in individuals with attachment avoidance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Attachment avoidance is often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Social exchange theory views relationships as emotional connections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Deactivation of the attachment system is a mechanism often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Hyperactivation in attachment theory is a characteristic often seen in individuals with attachment anxiety.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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