CMN 336 Exam 2| questions with complete solutions

3 types of attraction Correct Answer: social, physical, task Social (3 types of attraction) Correct Answer: liking and personality characteristics, are they caring/funny/smart etc Physical (3 types of attraction) Correct Answer: appearance Task (3 types of attraction) Correct Answer: fulfilling role of a partner, their potential to be a good partner ex: being a good parent/will they be a good fit in your family Why do some couples seem unmatched? Correct Answer: evolutionary explanation and social exchange explanation Evolutionary explanation (Why do some couples seem unmatched?) Correct Answer: -based on biological success -Women are going to look for someone who is going to provide for them -Men are looking for the success of their family line so they want a women who will guarantee that their children will live as long as possible • They look for attractive women • Younger • More attractive • Older women can't have kids Social Exchange Explanation (Why do some couples seem unmatched?) Correct Answer: -based on costs and rewards -Costs and rewards to being in the relationship -Based on the economic status of your relationship -The rewards outweigh the costs What are the 2 explanations for relational instability in cohabitation couples? Correct Answer: selection and experience Selection (2 explanations for relational instability in cohabitation couples) Correct Answer: •Who are the people that choose to cohabit before they get married? •Is there something different about the group of people? •People who are mo