human sexuality ch4

In the 1700's marriages were

Ana is a 25 year old unmarried female. If living during the 1700s, Ana would _____________.

Bundling was a method used for

Bart is seeking a potential romantic partner who is between 25 and 35 years of age. All individuals who meet Bart's criteria are referred to as ________.

Which of the following is a research finding about the e3ffects of physical attractiveness?

According to the matching hypothesis, people ___________.

Which of the following is an example of the proximity effect?

According to the ____________, humans have a natural tendency to grow fonder of a novel stimulus the more they are exposed to it.

People are more apt to become romantically involved with others who __________.

Which of the following statements about flirting behaviors is true?

Janette is in a bar and making eye contact with a man across the room. Janette is in the _____________ stage of flirting.

When a man and a woman are flirting with each other, it's usually the woman who ____________.

Which of the following is the correct order in which the steps of flirting occur?

While talking, Ken and Louis periodically turn toward to each other. Ken and Louis are in the ________ stage of flirting.

What is meant by the term reciprocity of attraction?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the three fundamental components of love are _____________?

Quincy and Roberta have a sexually charged relationship, know little about each other, and have no interest in pursing each other as long term partners. According to the triangular theory of love, this relationship is based on ____________.

According to the triangular theory of love, which type of love is based on commitment only?

Stephanie has been married for five years. She and her husband enjoy intimacy and passion, but their relationship lacks a sense of commitment. According to the triangular theory of love , this couple is experiencing ____________ love.

Carlos and Charlie share a strong sexual bond and work hard to make their relationship last over the long term. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, this couple is experiencing _______________.

Ted and Ursula are truly committed to each other and enjoy intimacy, but have lost the passion in their relationship. According to the triangular theory of love, what type of live lacks passion?

Violet and Vicky have a relationship that possesses intimacy, passion, and commitment. According to the triangular theory of love, what type of love includes these components?

Which theory states that people follow individual psychological motifs in relation to a love partner?

While attending a conference, Morris meets Noemi and they immediately become lovers. Although they feel very passionate about each other, their relationship may not last very long. This is an example of which style of love?

When Oliver meets a new woman, he is extremely attentive, affectionate, and charming until he has sex with her. He then quickly becomes bored and begins thinking of his next challenge. His behavior is an example of which style of love?

According to the styles of love theory, storge love is characterized by ________.

According to the style of love theory, what is mania love?

According to the styles of love theory, __________ love is a style in which partners are selected in a businesslike way.

Pauline strives to give her partner whatever he wants without the expectation of receiving anything in return. According to the styles of love theory, Pauline is engaging in ___________ love.

According to the textbook, the amount of self-disclosure a person engages in is usually a function of their _________.

According to Gottman, it is __________ that determines the happiness and success of a relationship.

According to Gottman, couples that use ________ communications resolve conflicts through calm discussion and compromise.

Xavier and Yolanda solve their conflicts by fighting until they can reach a conclusion that they both can accept. What does Gottman call this type of communication.

Which of the following describes Gottman's conflict-avoiding communication style?

According to Gottman, complaining is ______.

According to Gottman ___________, is the result of blaming an unmet need on one's partner.

Zora and Anthony insult each other to the point that their interactions are abusive. According to Gottman, Zora and Anthony use __________ as their main communication style.

According to Gottman, ______allows each partner to deny responsibility for the problems that are causing conflict.

Beatrice becomes unresponsive and withdraws during disputes with her partner. According to gottman this is an example of __________.

One strategy that couples can use to maintain positive communications is to work on preventing any of the "four horsemen of the relationship apocalypse." Which of the following are the four horseman?

Which of the following is one of Markman, Staley, and Bloomberg's "five keys" to understanding initiate communication?

According to Notarius and markman's five rules for enhancing intimate communication, it is recommend that couples should ___________.

In addition to their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, Notarius and Markman also emphasized that one of the most important attributes of successful relationships is ____________.

Griselda and Gilberto are trying to communicate more effectively with each other when a problem arises. According to Notarius and Markman's five rules of enhancing intimate communication, which of the following is a technique they can use?

In their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, what do Notarius and markman mean by using the " speaker-listener tool" when discussing relationship problems.

In their five rules for enhancing intimate communication, Notarius and Markman state that ___________.

__________ is important component of intimacy with a partner and is related to the relationship success and happiness

As soon as john and Alma started sleeping together, it became apparent that john knows much more about sex than alma does. John should ___________.

For some people, the embarrassment of talking about explicit sexual topics is so great, especially when the topic under discussion relates to themselves, that they __________.

According to the textbook, acceptance of sexual myths and stereotypes can sabotage a relationship because they _________.

Eduardo is unable to communicate his dissatisfaction with the sexual side of his relationship with his partner. According to the text, what might be a common outcome in this type of situation?

People with low self esteem are prone to _______ in relationships.

Which of the following statements about jealousy is true?