Chapter 11 True/False Quiz

Question 11.16

The feelings associated with passionate love occur following adolescence.

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Question 11.17

Research shows that men are more likely to experience love at first sight than women.

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Question 11.18

We are happiest when we perceive we have more benefits in our relationship than our partner.

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Question 11.19

The mere exposure effect states that the more you are around someone, the more likely you are to find him or her attractive.

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Question 11.20

While “birds of a feather flock together” is a catchy phrase, in most situations opposites attract.

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Question 11.21

Both men and women equally see commitment to their partner as an important part of their romantic relationship.

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Question 11.22

Small talk serves an important function during courtship.

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Question 11.23

A romantic partner who feels underbenefited will generally experience negative emotions such as guilt.

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Question 11.24

Sending a dozen roses to an ex-lover who is in a new relationship is an example of relational intrusion.

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Question 11.25

Self-reliance is a jealousy-reducing strategy.

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Question 11.26

The most destructive form of betrayal is sexual infidelity.

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Question 11.27

Deception can actually help a relationship because it forces partners to engage in problem-solving to discover the truth about the other’s feelings and/or behaviors.

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Question 11.28

A romance is more likely to endure when the couple’s social networks approve of the relationship.

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Question 11.29

The ritual of marriage is an example of the integrating stage of a relationship.

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Question 11.30

Feeling comfortable sharing secret fears or sensitive topics with a partner is essential to maintaining a sense of intimacy.

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