FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Fall 2019 » Chapter 6 Quiz

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Question #1
According to the social scientists, ________ is an important basis for self-esteem.
A.   narcissism
B.   self-revelation
C.   altruism
D.   self-love
Question #2
________ refers to marrying outside an acceptable group.
A.   Heterogamy
B.   Homogamy
C.   Endogamy
D.   Henogamy
Question #3
Which of the following is true of sexual arousal?
A.   It is a physiological response.
B.   It is a psychological state.
C.   It invariably leads to romantic love.
D.   It is also known as sexual desire.
Question #4
Jim found out that his fiancée will be unable to bear children as a result of a childhood accident. Despite his family being unsupportive of the relationship, he decides to marry her and prove his loyalty. In this scenario, which of the following components of love is Jim exhibiting?
A.   commitment
B.   understanding
C.   intimacy
D.   enjoyment
Question #5
Which perspective maintains that love serves the evolutionary purpose of drawing males and females into long-term relationships that are essential to child rearing?
A.   biological
B.   psychological
C.   anthropological
D.   sociological
Question #6
Which of the following is a difference between the biological and sociological perspectives of love?
A.   Sociological perspectives promote that love causes interplay between hormones and chemicals whereas biological perspectives do not.
B.   Sociological perspectives propose that neurotransmitters cause love whereas biological perspectives do not.
C.   Sociological perspectives maintain that love is grounded in culture whereas biological perspectives do not.
D.   Sociological perspectives focus only on why people fall in love whereas biological perspectives also focus on how and why.
Question #7
Which of the following theories propose that infants need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver, usually the mother, for normal social and emotional development?
A.   social exchange theory
B.   Fromm's theory of love
C.   biological theory
D.   attachment theory
Question #8
According to psychologist Ainsworth, infants that show some distress when left with a stranger, cling to the mother for a brief amount of time when she returns, and continue to play after a short while reflect the ________ infant-mother attachment style.
A.   anxious
B.   secure
C.   strained
D.   avoidant
Question #9
Eric, a six month old baby, is looked after by his nanny while his mom is at work. His nanny is also responsible for other household chores and is often unable to give him sufficient time and attention. When his mother returns, Eric often tends to be unresponsive to his mother and ignores her. In this scenario, Eric is displaying the ________ infant-mother attachment style.
A.   avoidant
B.   secure
C.   anxious
D.   ambivalent
Question #10
Frank, a 28 year old man, falls in and out of love easily. When in a relationship, he often expects commitment instantaneously from his partner. Based on Ainsworth's attachment styles, Frank is displaying a(n) ________ style.
A.   avoidant
B.   dependent
C.   ambivalent
D.   secure
Question #11
In the first stage of Reiss's wheel theory of love, partners ________.
A.   engage in self-revelation
B.   have increased mutual dependency
C.   experience personality need fulfillment
D.   establish rapport
Question #12
Lin and Cho have been in a relationship since the past two years. They share a sense of comfort and often communicate their fears and hopes for the future with each other. However, their relationship has not yet reached a point where they make mutual decisions or support each other's goals. According to Reiss's wheel theory of love, they are in the ________ stage.
A.   third
B.   second
C.   first
D.   fourth
Question #13
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the ________ component of love leads to romance, physical attraction, and sexual consummation.
A.   rapport
B.   decision/commitment
C.   passion
D.   intimacy
Question #14
Andrew and Rachel believe that it was love at first sight when they met. Their relationship is characterized by a high degree of physical attraction and intense emotional desire. According to sociologist John Lee, Andrew and Rachel are ________ lovers.
A.   storge
B.   pragma
C.   agape
D.   eros
Question #15
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the mania style of love?
A.   sensibility
B.   jealousy
C.   patience
D.   casualness
Question #16
Diana often dates several men at a time and enjoys casual dating. She likes to keep her relationships simple and casual because she believes that serious relationships only complicate matters. According to sociologist John Lee, Diana exhibits the ________style of love.
A.   ludus
B.   agape
C.   mania
D.   storge
Question #17
Though Kelly and Brook are engaged, they have decided to have sex only after they get married. They have a stable relationship and their relationship does not have any ecstatic highs or great lows. According to John Lee, Kelly and Brook are exhibiting the ________ style of love.
A.   ludus
B.   storge
C.   eros
D.   mania
Question #18
Carl is using computer dating services to find a marriage partner for himself. He is looking out for a partner who will have an economic and social background that is similar to him. In this scenario, Carl demonstrates the ________ style of loving.
A.   mania
B.   agape
C.   pragma
D.   ludus
Question #19
Which of the following is an example of the pragma style of love?
A.   Though Stella and Tom have been facing marital problems, Stella plans to divorce Tom only once she finds a job for herself.
B.   Mia is obsessed about her relationship with Steven and she often experiences sleeplessness and anxiety because of it.
C.   Clarice is patient and compassionate toward her husband and does not expect anything in return from him.
D.   Judith and David share a deep affection for each other but their relationship lacks passion and excitement.
Question #20
Which of the following is a difference between romantic and long-term love?
A.   Long-term love involves playfulness and is more effortless whereas romantic love is not.
B.   Long-term love is altruistic whereas romantic love is often self-centered.
C.   Romantic love is demanding whereas long-term love is not.
D.   Romantic love involves compassion and commitment whereas long-term love does not.

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