Understanding Relationships - WK 9 Attraction, Relationships & Love

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At what age does a female's reproductive value decline?
After 20
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In Robert et al's (2004) study, women's faces are judged more attractive during what period?
Fertile
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In Buss et al's (2001) study, what were the differences in rating of economic wealth between women and men?
Women rate economic wealth 50% more than men do
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In Swami et al's (2010) study, which socio-economic status group preferred heavier body weights?
Low socio-economic status groups
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In Buss's (1993) study, what age did women prefer their male partners to be?
3-4 years older
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Why is it a handicap for men to have high levels of testosterone?
It can suppress the immune system
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Which list correctly identifies the four main reasons why similarity increases liking?
Signals in-group membership, familiarity, mastery & connectedness
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In Festinger, Schachter & Back (1950) study, which factor promoted frequent interactions?
Physical proximity
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In Festinger, Schachter & Back (1950) study, who were the most popular residents?
The residents who lived in close proximity to the stairs & mailbox
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In Moreland & Beach's (1992) study, what did their results show?
That interaction makes others familiar
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Lizzie has a worry about her upcoming exams. She discusses this worry with her friend and it helped her understand and cope with the situation. Lizzie really respected her friend for helping. What does this example show?
That interaction contributes to mastery
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Lizzie gets some dark chocolate corn thins from the supermarket. She gives the shop keeper £1.20. What type of relationship is this?
Exchange
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"Each partner rewards the other in order to gain rewards in return" What relationship is this?
Exchange
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Which theory claimed that partners in relationships strive to maximise rewards (praise/emotional support) and minimise costs (stress/arguments)?
Social Exchange Theory
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Is there a cultural difference between the levels of self-disclosure in people?
Yes - people from individualistic cultures tend to self-disclose more than people from collectivist cultures.
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What are the three types of interdependence?
Cognitive, behavioural & affective
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Lizzie and Donald are having a film night. Lizzie's favourite film is Love Actually but she is aware that Donald prefers The Holiday. She decides to put The Holiday on as a surprise. What is this an example of?
Behavioural interdependence
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"A relationship where people reward their partner out of direct concern & to show caring" What type of relationship is this?
Communal relationship
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In Kwang et al's (2013) study, what was NOT a factor that men valued in a relationship?
Sharing
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In Kwang et al's (2013) study, what was NOT a factor that women valued in a relationship?
Source of mastery
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What is a "positive emotional bond that includes understanding & support"?
Intimacy
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Donald gets home and is frustrated and upset by work. He is thinking of leaving the profession. To develop intimacy, what could Lizzie do?
Responds in a way that acknowledges Donald's feeling & provide support
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The "emotional & physical coping resources provided by others" could be best described as what important aspect of relationships?
Social support
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Throughout the hard times, Harry and Sally both think & act with the best interest of their relationship. What is this an example of?
Commitment
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"It is easy for me to become emotionally close to others. I don't worry about being alone or having others not accept me" What attachment style does this person have?
Secure attachment style
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"I am comfortable without close emotional relationships. It is very important for me to feel independent - I don't want others to depend on me" What attachment style does this person have?
Dismissing attachment style
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"I want to be completely emotionally intimate with others, but I often find that others are reluctant to get as close as I would like. I worry people don't value me" What attachment style does this person have?
Preoccupied attachment style
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"I am uncomfortable getting close to others. I want emotionally close relationships but find it difficult to trust others or to depend on them" What attachment styles does this person have?
Fearful attachment style
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What is the main difference between dismissing & fearful attachment styles?
People with dismissing (AS) are comfortable without close emotional relationships. Those with fearful (AS) want emotionally close relationships but they make them uncomfortable.
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In Lo et al's (2013) study, were people swayed by the profile perceived attractiveness of pictures?
No - individuals with profile pictures rated more physically attractive were also seen as less authentic
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