Which of the following is an example of how the function of dating is different in the present compared to the past?
The idea that marriage is a primary goal has increased due to modern society’s threat to traditionalism
Employment opportunities for women are associated with shorter periods of courtship
The age of technology is associated with more casual views towards dating
The contemporary dating world is referred to as the ‘golden age of courtship’
You find you are becoming attracted to a person that you spend a lot of time with. You don’t live too far from each other, and you have a lot of friends in common. Which theory of attraction is this an example of?
Propinquity theory
Complementary theory
Stimulus-Value-Role theory
Similarity theory
Which of the following is not an aspect of sexual coercion?
Accepting the initiation of sex when one is not in the mood
It is reported on a slightly higher basis by women
Men’s acceptance of traditional sex roles is a risk factor.
Both a and c are correct
Rahul originally asked out Anna because he found her very beautiful. He is now engaged in a passionate relationship with her, in which the two frequently engage in sexual intercourse and physical intimacy. Rahul is displaying:
Pragma
Ludus
Eros
Agape
According to social exchange theory, a trait like unfriendliness would be an example of:
A loss
A cost
Comparison level
A reward
Which of the following is not an example of the general premarital sexual standards in which individuals believe today?
Permissiveness without affection
Abstinence before marriage
Permissiveness with affection
None of the above
What is the term used by social scientists to refer to the time when people are actively looking to find a life partner?
Mate selection
Dating
Searching for love
Cohabitation
Mate choice copying is:
Both a and c are correct
The idea that married or unavailable men are more desirable to women than single or available men
The idea that women want their partners to be more like the partners of their friends
Also known as the wedding ring effect
According to equity theory, a person in a relationship where they feel they are not getting out what they are putting in:
Will try to restore equity through physical intimacy
Will try to restore equity psychologically
Will increase inequity so their partner will notice
Will start an argument
In filter theory, the last stage of narrowing down the pool of potential mates involves:
The person must be of a gender you are attracted to
We look for someone who is successful
We look for someone fit with our value system and are compatible with our role expectations