FiltersDone

Question type

Essay

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

True False

Matching

Exam 5: Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Show Answer

Share

---

All types

Filters

Study FlashcardsPractice ExamLearn

Question 31

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

According to psychologist Beverly Smallwood, which of the following is NOT one of the most common love myths?

A) The right person will meet all my needs.
B) Individuals are not able to change who they really are.
C) Love will conquer all.
D) Love is a feeling.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 32

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Jane married a man from her own social group. Her marital behavior illustrates

A) arranged marriage.
B) homosexuality.
C) endogamy.
D) heterogamy.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 33

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Research suggests that physical violence occurs in about percent of dating relationships.

Arranged marriage has been the tradition in societies, where decisions are made based on strong extended family ties.

Research suggests several qualities to look for when choosing a spouse. Which of the following is NOT one of those qualities?

Briefly explain how exchange theory helps us to understand the "marriage market."

Since couples have begun cohabiting in large numbers, the positive relationship between cohabitation and divorce has

Consider this statement: "If I can get him/her to do what I want done, then I'll be sure he/she loves me." This reflects

The United States is an example of what cross-cultural researchers call a free-choice culture.

Researchers have found it discouraging that about of abusive dating relationships continue rather than being broken off.

Robert Winch proposed the theory of , whereby people are attracted to partners whose needs complement their own.

Americans tend to choose partners who are like themselves in many ways. This situation is called .

According to the perspective, dating couples choose either to stay committed or to break up by weighing the rewards of their relationship against its costs.

Once a couple starts to date, are viewed as places to make an emotional connection and publicize the romance.

Suppose that a Puerto Rican marries a Cuban. The situation reflects

Physical attractiveness is especially important in the early stages of a relationship.

Psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed a theory of love.

In general, social scientists find that the most stable marriages are those that are homogamous in

Propinquity refers to availability.

The hypothesis assumes that individuals who choose serial cohabitation are different from those who do not; these differences translate into higher divorce rates.