FAD 2230 Exam 2 Study Questions and Correct Answers
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FAD 2230
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FAD 2230
Defining Love -more than "romantic love" -measured by concepts such as attachment, intimacy, compassion, and infatuation -involves acceptance of partners and is viewed as primary reason someone decides to get and stay married
Requirements of love empathy and commitment
Commitment defined as willi...
FAD 2230 Exam 2 Study Questions and
Correct Answers
Defining Love ✅-more than "romantic love"
-measured by concepts such as attachment, intimacy, compassion, and infatuation
-involves acceptance of partners and is viewed as primary reason someone decides to
get and stay married
Requirements of love ✅empathy and commitment
Commitment defined as willingness to work through problems and conflicts instead of
calling it quits when problems arise... Consciously investing in the relationship
Sternberg's Triangular Love Theory ✅3 components make up consummate love;
intimacy (2nd to develop), passion (first to develop), and commitment (last)
Secure Attachment ✅-stronger interpersonal skills and are associated with better
prospects for a committed relationship
-comfortable with intimacy and more satisfied in their relationships
Insecure/Anxious Attachment ✅- "fear of abandonment" with possible consequences
such as jealousy or trying to control one's partner
-can lead to codependence
Avoidant Attachment ✅-can be broken up into dismissive and fearful
-leads one to pass up or shun closeness or intimacy by avoiding relationships
Eros ✅intense emotional attachment and powerful sexual feelings or desires
Storge ✅an affectionate, compassionate style of loving focused on deepening mutual
commitment, respect, friendship, and common goals
Pragma ✅rational assessment of potential partners assets and liabilities
Agape ✅emphasizes unselfish concern for the beloveds needs even when that
requires personal sacrifice
Ludus ✅emphasizes enjoying many sexual partners rather than searching for a
serious relationship
Mania ✅rests on strong sexual attraction and emotional intensity
--differs from eros in hat these partners are extremely moody and jealous and their need
for affection and attention is impossible to satisfy
, What love is NOT ✅-martyring (minimizing ones needs while trying to satisfy partner's)
-manipulating (controlling the feelings, attitudes, and behavior of the partner in
underhanded ways)
-limerence (fantasizing about being with the limerent object in all kinds of situations - not
just sexual ones)
Misconceptions about love ✅-The right person will meet all my needs
-I can change my partner
-Love will conquer all
-Love is a feeling
-We'll live happily ever after
Arranged marriage ✅much of asia and africa, the parents traditionally arrange
marriages
Assisted marriage ✅parents are still involved in finding potential partners, but more
common for the children to marry only when they accept their parents choice ...
-found among muslim groups and recent US immigrants
Free choice marriage ✅people choose their own mate but often seek support from
family and friends about their decision... Common in US
Cross national marriage ✅one partner may be in the US while the parents arrange a
marriage with someone from their home country... Common with families from India and
Pakistan, and other recent US immigrants
Components of relationship satisfaction ✅Homogamous marriages more likely to be
stable because partners are more likely to share the same values and attitudes
Heterogamous marriages may create conflict between the partners or other groups
such as parents, relatives, and friends... But, have been several studies that do not
support worse outcomes for interracial relationships
Assortative mating ✅-research has shown that people are willing to date and live with
a wider range of people than they would marry -mate selection involves narrowing down
the possibilities until a suitable partner is found
Homogamy ✅the belief that people tend to marry people of similar race, age,
education, religious background, and social class
Endogamy ✅marrying within one's own social group
Heterogamy ✅choosing someone dissimilar in race, age, education, religion, or social
class
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