PSYC 325 Final Exam questions with correct
answers
Factors that lead to attraction Correct Answer-Proximity, attractiveness,
similarity, reinforcement (more attracted to someone if they give you
positive reinforcement and make you feel good - compliments, etc.)
Biological basis for preferring attractive people Correct Answer-
Passionate vs companionate love Correct Answer-Passionate: intimacy,
passion
Companionate: commitment, passion, intimacy
Dutton & Aron's "Bridge Study" Correct Answer-Confusing arousal for
attraction - low bridge vs high bridger
Sternberg's triangle model of love Correct Answer-Commitment,
passion, intimacy
Gender differences in attraction, jealousy; evolutionary theory Correct
Answer-Preference for age, financial stability, physical attraction
Goal for both - successfully reproduce, how you do it differs
Men: youth, attractiveness
Women: financial stability
, Most immediate predictor of relationship stability Correct Answer-
Commitment
Attachment theory Correct Answer-Children learn relationship
behaviors that are modeled by parents.
Secure, Avoidant, Anxious/Ambivalent
Equity theory Correct Answer-your benefits/your contributions =
partner's benefits/partner's contributions
Investment Model Correct Answer-Satisfaction, investment, CLalt ->
commitment -> relationships stability
CLalt (comparison level for alternative relationships)
Predictors of divoce (Four Horsemen) Correct Answer-Defensiveness
Stonewalling
Contempt
Criticism
Definition of aggression Correct Answer-any behavior intended to harm
another person, physically or psychologically
Hostile vs. Instrumental aggression Correct Answer-hostile (reactive,
emotional)
answers
Factors that lead to attraction Correct Answer-Proximity, attractiveness,
similarity, reinforcement (more attracted to someone if they give you
positive reinforcement and make you feel good - compliments, etc.)
Biological basis for preferring attractive people Correct Answer-
Passionate vs companionate love Correct Answer-Passionate: intimacy,
passion
Companionate: commitment, passion, intimacy
Dutton & Aron's "Bridge Study" Correct Answer-Confusing arousal for
attraction - low bridge vs high bridger
Sternberg's triangle model of love Correct Answer-Commitment,
passion, intimacy
Gender differences in attraction, jealousy; evolutionary theory Correct
Answer-Preference for age, financial stability, physical attraction
Goal for both - successfully reproduce, how you do it differs
Men: youth, attractiveness
Women: financial stability
, Most immediate predictor of relationship stability Correct Answer-
Commitment
Attachment theory Correct Answer-Children learn relationship
behaviors that are modeled by parents.
Secure, Avoidant, Anxious/Ambivalent
Equity theory Correct Answer-your benefits/your contributions =
partner's benefits/partner's contributions
Investment Model Correct Answer-Satisfaction, investment, CLalt ->
commitment -> relationships stability
CLalt (comparison level for alternative relationships)
Predictors of divoce (Four Horsemen) Correct Answer-Defensiveness
Stonewalling
Contempt
Criticism
Definition of aggression Correct Answer-any behavior intended to harm
another person, physically or psychologically
Hostile vs. Instrumental aggression Correct Answer-hostile (reactive,
emotional)
