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Chapter 6 Love and Loving Relationships
6.1 Quick Quiz
1) Which of the following is a characteristic of love?

A) It is one-dimensional.
B) It is never demanding.
C) It is based on respect.
D) It limits people’s intellectual growth.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 148
A-head: What Is Love?
Skill level: Understand the Concepts
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6.2 Explain the concept of love.
2) ________ refers to communication in which one person reveals his or her honest thoughts and feelings to
another person with the expectation that truly open communication will follow.
A) Commitment
B) Self-disclosure
C) Romantic talk
D) Acceptance
Answer: B
Page Ref: 150
A-head: Caring, Intimacy, and Commitment
Skill level: Know the Facts
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6.3 Explain why caring, intimacy, and commitment are important components of love.
3) ________ perspectives maintain that love is grounded in chemistry and evolution.

A) Biological
B) Psychological
C) Sociological
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D) Anthropological
Answer: A
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A-head: Some Theories about Love and Loving
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6.4 Compare the six theoretical perspectives that explain love.
4) According to Reiss's wheel theory of love, couples in the ________ stage of their relationship make mutual
decisions and support each other's ambitions.
A) self-revelation
B) rapport
C) personality need fulfillment
D) mutual dependency
Answer: C
Page Ref: 154
Difficulty: Moderate
5) James and Lily have a casual approach toward their relationship. They have several partners and are not
possessive about each other. Their relationship is based on fun and lacks any emotional support. This is an
example of a(n) ________ style of love.
A) manic
B) eros
C) ludus
D) storge
Answer: C
Page Ref: 156
Skill level: Apply What You Know
6) Trisha’s husband was imprisoned for a period of 20 years. She visited him every week throughout the duration
of his imprisonment and professed her love for him. Despite having several other suitors, she remained faithful to
her husband. Trisha’s love for her husband is an example of the ________ style of love.
A) ludus
B) agape
C) pragma
D) eros
Answer: B
Page Ref: 156
7) According to sociologist John Lee, which style of love is based on practical considerations such as compatibility?
A) storge
B) agape
C) pragma
D) ludus
Answer: C
Page Ref: 156
Difficulty: Easy
8) Gabrielle, a researcher, is writing a paper on how love improves the physical and mental health of people. In her
paper, she uses statistics and figures to indicate that love increases the well-being of people. Which of the
following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Gabrielle’s stand on the issue?
A) People in happy marriages have better health than those in unhappy marriages.
B) Love creates unrealistic expectations which result in unhappiness and the dissolution of marriages.
C) People who committed suicide commonly reported having felt socially isolated, rejected, unloved, or unworthy
of love.
D) Research indicates that people who have a large social circle are less prone to illnesses than those who live
isolated lives.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 157
A-head: Functions of Love and Loving
Skill level: Analyze It
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 6.5 Describe four functions of love.
9) Bernard, who is writing a paper on marriage and compatibility, believes that people with different personalities
and needs are far more likely to attract and be suitable for each other. Which of the following statements, if true, is
likely to weaken Bernard’s belief?
A) Romances tend to fizzle if a person’s family members disapprove of the relationship.
B) Couples with contrasting personalities are likely to adapt to each other’s likes and dislikes.
C) The "opposites attract” theory applies primarily to long-term relationships.
D) With time, romantic attraction diminishes when partners have conflicting interests.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 162
A-head: Experiencing Love
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 6.6 Explain how people experience love and some of love’s obstacles.
10) According to evolutionary psychologists, twice as many men as women report jealousy over a mate’s sexual
infidelity. Assess why the evolutionary theory proposed this.
Answer: According to evolutionary psychologists, jealousy evolved a million or so years ago. Men worried about
sexual infidelity because they might unknowingly end up raising someone else’s child rather than passing on their
own genes. In contrast, women were more concerned about their partners’ emotional rather than sexual
entanglements. If a man became emotionally attached to other women, women worried about who would bring
home food to ensure the family’s survival. Thus, according to evolutionary psychologists, twice as many men as
women report jealousy over a mate’s sexual infidelity.
Page Ref: 163
A-head: When Love Goes Wrong
Learning Objective: 6.7 Explain why love goes wrong.
6.2 Test Questions
1) According to the social scientists, ________ is an important basis for self-esteem.

A) self-love
B) altruism
C) narcissism
D) self-revelation
Answer: A
Page Ref: 146
A-head: Liking and Loving
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6.1 Compare self-love, friendship, and love.
2) Which of the following is an example of acceptance, one of the eight qualities of friendship?
A) Harry often relies on Matt to support him during difficult times.
B) Isabelle shares her thoughts and feelings with Tony.
C) John enjoys spending time with Clara.
D) Tanya tolerates Keith’s shortcomings and inadequacies.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 147
3) Understanding is one of the eight qualities of friendship. Which of the following best represents this quality?
A) Denise and Judi enjoy each other’s company.
B) Ken and Pete are considerate toward each other’s feelings.
C) Christopher trusts Frank to look out for him during times of need.
D) Ronald and Nelly respect each other’s decisions.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 147
4) ________ refers to marrying outside an acceptable group.

A) Endogamy
B) Henogamy
C) Heterogamy
D) Homogamy
Answer: C
Page Ref: 149
Difficulty: Easy
5) Which of the following is true of sexual arousal?

A) It is a psychological state.
B) It is also known as sexual desire.
C) It invariably leads to romantic love.
D) It is a physiological response.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 149
Difficulty: Easy
6) A psychological state in which a person wants to obtain a sexual object that one does not now have, or to engage
in sexual activity in which one is not now engaging, is referred to as ________.
A) sexual arousal
B) sexual desire
C) romantic love
D) affective intimacy
Answer: B
Page Ref: 149
7) Edward’s mother met with an accident and was hospitalized. To take care of her, Jim took two weeks of leave
from work and helped her recover. Which of the following components of love does this scenario demonstrate?
A) trust
B) intimacy
C) honesty
D) caring
Answer: D
Page Ref: 150
8) Anthony and Debby have been dating each other since the past one year. Over the year, their relationship has
strengthened and Debby often confides in Anthony about her fears and insecurities. She trusts Anthony with her
innermost thoughts and knows that he will not judge her. In this scenario, Debby and Anthony’s relationship
reflects ________ intimacy.
A) physical
B) physiological
C) verbal
D) biological
Answer: C
Page Ref: 150
9) Jim found out that his fiancée will be unable to bear children as a result of a childhood accident. Despite his
family being unsupportive of the relationship, he decides to marry her and prove his loyalty. In this scenario,
which of the following components of love is Jim exhibiting?
A) commitment
B) intimacy
C) enjoyment
D) understanding
Answer: A
Page Ref: 151
10) Which component of love refers to a person's intention to remain in a relationship and work through
problems?
A) fun
B) intimacy
C) honesty
D) commitment
Answer: D
Page Ref: 151
Difficulty: Easy
11) Which of the following is true of commitment?

A) It is always mutual among partners.
B) It arises from a lack of emotional attachment.
C) It has positive effects such as trust and affection.
D) It refers to giving a partner the space to work out problems on their own.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 151
12) Which perspective maintains that love serves the evolutionary purpose of drawing males and females into
long-term relationships that are essential to child rearing?
A) biological
B) psychological
C) anthropological
D) sociological
Answer: A
Page Ref: 151
Difficulty: Easy
13) According to the biological perspective, which of the following is a reason why lovers may feel "high" or as if
they are being swept away?
A) Culture has taught people that love makes them feel content and happy.
B) Norepinephrine produces sleeplessness, elation, and euphoria.
C) Increased attachment with one’s partner releases stimulants that calm the mind and lowers stress levels.
D) Society instills in people the ability to prioritize love over other relationships.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 151
14) ________ calm the mind, eliminate pain, and reduce anxiety.
A) Testosterones
B) Estrogens
C) Norepinephrines
D) Endorphins
Answer: D
Page Ref: 152
Difficulty: Easy
15) Which of the following is a difference between the biological and sociological perspectives of love?
A) Sociological perspectives maintain that love is grounded in culture whereas biological perspectives do not.
B) Sociological perspectives propose that neurotransmitters cause love whereas biological perspectives do not.
C) Sociological perspectives promote that love causes interplay between hormones and chemicals whereas
biological perspectives do not.
D) Sociological perspectives focus only on why people fall in love whereas biological perspectives also focus on
how and why.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 152
Difficulty: Hard
16) Which of the following theories propose that infants need to develop a relationship with at least one primary
caregiver, usually the mother, for normal social and emotional development?
A) Fromm's theory of love
B) biological theory
C) social exchange theory
D) attachment theory
Answer: D
Page Ref: 152
Difficulty: Easy
17) According to psychologist Ainsworth, infants that show some distress when left with a stranger, cling to the
mother for a brief amount of time when she returns, and continue to play after a short while reflect the ________
infant-mother attachment style.
A) secure
B) anxious
C) avoidant
D) strained
Answer: A
Page Ref: 152
18) Eric, a six month old baby, is looked after by his nanny while his mom is at work. His nanny is also responsible
for other household chores and is often unable to give him sufficient time and attention. When his mother returns,
Eric often tends to be unresponsive to his mother and ignores her. In this scenario, Eric is displaying the ________
infant-mother attachment style.
A) anxious
B) secure
C) ambivalent
D) avoidant
Answer: D
Page Ref: 152
Difficulty: Hard
19) Which of the following is a criticism of the attachment theory?

A) It overemphasizes the importance of life events that occur after the age of 18.
B) It ignores the need for infants to develop a relationship with a caregiver.
C) It focuses excessively on the relationship between the father and the child.
D) It does not address cross-cultural differences in child-rearing practices.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 152
20) Frank, a 28 year old man, falls in and out of love easily. When in a relationship, he often expects commitment
instantaneously from his partner. Based on Ainsworth’s attachment styles, Frank is displaying a(n) ________ style.
A) secure
B) avoidant
C) ambivalent
D) dependent
Answer: C
Page Ref: 153
21) Critics of the attachment theory state that it ________.

A) focuses excessively on how social class differences between men and women’s power influence attachment
B) ignores the aspect of mothers’ bonding with their children
C) neglects the importance of events such as divorce and disease in shaping a child’s well-being
D) does not conduct research in laboratory settings which are more reliable than natural settings
Answer: C
Page Ref: 153
22) In the first stage of Reiss's wheel theory of love, partners ________.
A) engage in self-revelation
B) establish rapport
C) experience personality need fulfillment
D) have increased mutual dependency
Answer: B
Page Ref: 153
Difficulty: Easy
23) In the second stage of Reiss’s wheel theory of love, ________ brings the couple closer together.
A) dependency
B) intimacy
C) passion
D) self-revelation
Answer: D
Page Ref: 154
Difficulty: Easy
24) Lin and Cho have been in a relationship since the past two years. They share a sense of comfort and often
communicate their fears and hopes for the future with each other. However, their relationship has not yet reached
a point where they make mutual decisions or support each other’s goals. According to Reiss's wheel theory of
love, they are in the ________ stage.
A) third
B) first
C) second
D) fourth
Answer: A
Page Ref: 154
25) Bryan, a psychologist, criticizes the wheel theory of love, saying that it is an unrealistic explanation of how
relationships work. Which of the following supports Bryan's argument?
A) The different stages in the wheel theory of love may occur several times during the course of the relationship.
B) The theory assumes that in the second stage, partners support each other’s ambitions which increase the
intensity of feelings for each other.
C) The theory states that the stages occur in a fixed, chronological order.
D) People may love each other, but the intensity of their feelings may be high on one dimension and low on
another.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 154
Difficulty: Hard
26) According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, the ________ component of love leads to romance, physical
attraction, and sexual consummation.
A) intimacy
B) passion
C) decision/commitment
D) rapport
Answer: B
Page Ref: 154
Difficulty: Easy
27) Kevin and Delilah share a relationship in which both are equally passionate and intimate with each other.
However, their opinions on marriage and long-term commitment vary slightly. According to Sternberg’s
triangular theory of love, Kevin and Delilah are “________.”
A) imperfectly matched
B) severely mismatched
C) closely matched
D) perfectly matched
Answer: C
Page Ref: 154
28) Andrew and Rachel believe that it was love at first sight when they met. Their relationship is characterized by
a high degree of physical attraction and intense emotional desire. According to sociologist John Lee, Andrew and
Rachel are ________ lovers.
A) storge
B) pragma
C) agape
D) eros
Answer: D
Page Ref: 155
29) According to sociologist John Lee, which style of love is characterized by obsessiveness, possessiveness, and
intense dependency?
A) storge
B) eros
C) mania
D) ludus
Answer: C
Page Ref: 155
Difficulty: Easy
30) Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the mania style of love?
A) casualness
B) patience
C) sensibility
D) jealousy
Answer: D
Page Ref: 155
31) Diana often dates several men at a time and enjoys casual dating. She likes to keep her relationships simple
and casual because she believes that serious relationships only complicate matters. According to sociologist John
Lee, Diana exhibits the ________style of love.
A) storge
B) agape
C) mania
D) ludus
Answer: D
Page Ref: 156
Difficulty: Hard
32) Though Kelly and Brook are engaged, they have decided to have sex only after they get married. They have a
stable relationship and their relationship does not have any ecstatic highs or great lows. According to John Lee,
Kelly and Brook are exhibiting the ________ style of love.
A) storge
B) eros
C) mania
D) ludus
Answer: A
Page Ref: 156
Difficulty: Hard
33) ________ is an altruistic, self-sacrificing love that is directed toward all humankind.
A) Storge
B) Agape
C) Mania
D) Ludus
Answer: B
Page Ref: 156
Difficulty: Easy
34) Carl is using computer dating services to find a marriage partner for himself. He is looking out for a partner
who will have an economic and social background that is similar to him. In this scenario, Carl demonstrates the
________ style of loving.
A) mania
B) ludus
C) agape
D) pragma
Answer: D
Page Ref: 156
35) Which of the following is an example of the pragma style of love?
A) Judith and David share a deep affection for each other but their relationship lacks passion and excitement.
B) Though Stella and Tom have been facing marital problems, Stella plans to divorce Tom only once she finds a job
for herself.
C) Mia is obsessed about her relationship with Steven and she often experiences sleeplessness and anxiety because
of it.
D) Clarice is patient and compassionate toward her husband and does not expect anything in return from him.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 156
36) According to the social exchange theory, which of the following is true of adolescent love?
A) It is self-centered.
B) It is not sexual.
C) It is altruistic.
D) It is long-term.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 157
37) Gerard, a social theorist, believes that love is responsible for the survival of the human species. However Blake,
a historian, disagrees. He finds that love is dysfunctional and creates rifts and conflict in society. Which of the
following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Blake's belief?
A) Research shows that love creates an interest in people to care for their offspring and feel responsible for them.
B) Children can be conceived without love and there is no guarantee that people who engage in sex will feel an
obligation to care for the infants.
C) Studies indicate that over 80 percent of marriages across the world end in divorces.
D) Most adults are in love with the idea of love and have unrealistic expectations from it which result in
disappointment.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 158
Difficulty: Hard
38) Carl, a sociologist, believes that love improves the well-being of people in a society. He finds that relationships
based on love create stable, happy societies. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to strengthen
Carl's argument?
A) Research indicates that single people are happier than individuals who are engaged or married.
B) Studies show that individuals not involved in any kind of romantic relationship are at a greater risk of using
drugs.
C) Research indicates that people with a large social circle exhibited self-destructive behavior.
D) Married couples often suffer from chronic stress which results in a weak immune system.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 158-159
Difficulty: Hard
39) Which of the following is a micro-level factor that affects love?

A) the impersonality of mass society
B) personality
C) culture’s emphasis on individualism
D) demographic variables
Answer: B
Page Ref: 161
40) Research indicates that our cultural values encourage individualism and competition. Which of the following
is a characteristic of individualism?
A) It creates a sense of community and cooperation in an individual.
B) It helps individuals avoid narcissistic behavior.
C) It encourages the individual to have a preoccupation with self.
D) It promotes feelings of selflessness in an individual.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 162
41 Which of the following is a narcissistic trait?

A) homophobia
B) altruistic
C) manipulativeness
D) inferiority complex
Answer: C
Page Ref: 162
Difficulty: Easy
42) Jane wants to set her sister Johanna up with Pete, her husband’s colleague. However, Jane’s friend Chloe feels
that Pete is a narcissist and hence a poor choice for Johanna. After hearing Chloe’s opinion, Jane is unsure of what
to do. Which of the following strengthens the case that dating Pete would be a good choice for Johanna?
A) Johanna is not interested in a pursuing a serious long-term relationship.
B) Jane was very impressed by Pete’s manners and dressing sense when she met him.
C) Johanna tends to get extremely emotionally involved in relationships.
D) Johanna tends to care more about character than about outward appearances.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 162-163
Difficulty: Hard
43) ________ refers to a pattern of threatening tactics used by a perpetrator that is unwanted and creates fear or
emotional distress in the victim.
A) Stalking
B) Narcissism
C) Stereotyping
D) Whitelisting
Answer: A
Page Ref: 164
Difficulty: Easy
44) “Based on the variations he found in different cultures, Hupka concluded that jealousy is neither universal nor
innate.” Which of the following, if true, weakens Hupka’s conclusion?
A) Expressing jealousy is culturally unacceptable in all societies.
B) Jealousy is more common in societies in which women are regarded as property.
C) While some women report being very jealous when their partners have affairs, others do not.
D) There is not relationship between jealousy and behaviors such as stalking.
Answer: A
Page Ref: 164
Difficulty: Hard
45) Which of the following is a difference between behavioral and psychological control?
A) Behavioral control is covert whereas psychological control is not.
B) Psychological control is more direct than behavioral control.
C) Psychological control is more manipulative than behavioral control.
D) Psychological control has more positive effects than behavioral control.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 166
Difficulty: Hard
46) In his book on family relationships, Simon states that it is important to teach children that love and care giving
are synonymous to each other. He believes that children should understand their responsibility to care for their
elderly family members when they grow up. However Nora, a critic, states that this "affection myth" can have
negative consequences on children. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to strengthen Nora's
argument?
A) Children who are taught to care for the elderly learn about cooperation and a sense of community at a young
age.
B) Children undergo undue amounts of stress when they are taught that care giving and love mean the same
thing.
C) Research indicates that extended families in which the parents live with their adult children tend to be happier
than nuclear families.
D) Children who care for the elders turn out to be more sensitive toward others’ needs and be more responsible
individuals.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 166
Difficulty: Hard
47) Some parents believe that violence is a manifestation of love. However, several others think that parental
violence and abuse toward children can have adverse consequences when they grow up. Which of the following
statements, if true, is likely to support the second argument?
A) Children who grow up without strict parental discipline tend to become more rebellious and nonconforming.
B) Children who are subjected to physical abuse by their parents are often unable to distinguish between love and
violence.
C) Using violence in order to discipline children will help them become more compliant toward established rules.
D) Studies show that children who are spanked by their parents for wrongdoing often have more self-control.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 166
Difficulty: Hard
48) Why was romantic love less common in the United States in the 1800s than it is today?
A) Unlike today, people in the 1800s fell in love more than once.
B) In the 1800s, it was easier to meet prospective lovers than it is today.
C) Life expectancy was shorter in the 1800s compared to what it is today.
D) There were higher divorce rates in the 1800s than there are today.
Answer: C
Page Ref: 167
A-head: How Couples Change: Romantic and Long-Term Love
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 6.8 Compare romantic and long-term love..
49) Which of the following is a difference between romantic and long-term love?
A) Long-term love involves playfulness and is more effortless whereas romantic love is not.
B) Romantic love involves compassion and commitment whereas long-term love does not.
C) Romantic love is demanding whereas long-term love is not.
D) Long-term love is altruistic whereas romantic love is often self-centered.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 168
Learning Objective: 6.8 Compare romantic and long-term love.
50) A key similarity between romantic and long-term love is that both involve ________.
A) communication and friendship
B) obsession
C) intense passion
D) patience and sacrifice
Answer: A
Page Ref: 168
51) List the eight qualities of friendship that sociologist Keith Davis has identified.
Answer: The eight qualities of friendship that sociologist Keith Davis has identified are as follows: 1) Enjoyment 2)
Acceptance 3) Trust 4) Respect 5) Mutual support 6) Confiding 7) Understanding and 8) Honesty.
Page Ref: 147
Difficulty: Easy
52) Briefly describe a characteristic of love.

Answer: Love is multifaceted, which means that love has many dimensions. It can be romantic, exciting, obsessive,
and irrational. It can also be platonic, calming, altruistic, and practical. Love defies a single definition because it
varies in degree and intensity and in different social contexts.
Page Ref: 148
Difficulty: Easy
53) Briefly describe commitment, one of the components of love.

Answer: Commitment is a person’s intention to remain in a relationship and work through problems. Mutual
commitment can arise out of (1) a sense of loyalty and fidelity to one’s partner; (2) a religious, legal, or moral belief
in the sanctity of marriage; (3) continued optimism about future rewards—emotional, financial, sexual, or others;
and (4) strong emotional attachments.
Page Ref: 151
54) What is the biological perspective of love? Explain.
Answer: Biological perspectives maintain that love is grounded in evolution, biology, and chemistry. Biologists
and some psychologists see romance as serving an evolutionary purpose by drawing men and women into long-
term partnerships that are essential for child rearing.
Page Ref: 151
Difficulty: Easy
55) Explain the limitations of the triangular theory of love.

Answer: Like the other perspectives, the triangular theory of love has limitations. “Perfectly matched” does not
exist in the real world. Additionally, love varies depending on one’s marital status. Intimacy and passion may be
much stronger in casual dating, for example, than in marriage. Commitment, on the other hand, is much higher
among married couples than among dating or engaged couples.
Page Ref: 155
56) Jimmy's love for Lily is characterized by obsessiveness, mistrustfulness, and possessiveness. Identify and
explain this style of love based on John Lee's styles of love.
Answer: Jimmy is experiencing a mania style of love. This style of love is characterized by obsessiveness, jealousy,
possessiveness, and intense dependency. Mania may be expressed as anxiety, sleeplessness, loss of appetite,
headaches, and even suicide because of real or imagined rejection by the desired person. Manic lovers are
consumed by thoughts of their beloved and have an insatiable need for attention and signs of affection.
Page Ref: 155-156
57) Narcissistic men are generally considered to be good daters. However, they are also considered to be
unsuitable for long term relationships. Provide a reasoning that explains why narcissistic men are unsuitable for
marriage.
Answer: Narcissists can be enjoyable dating partners because they can be charming and flattering to get what they
want. However, they are not interested in long-term committed relationships because they’re more interested in
themselves than others. To maintain their dominance in romantic relationships, many narcissists resort to game-
playing (ludic) love. They see themselves as superior to their partners and seek status—a spotlight on
themselves—rather than meeting their partners’ needs. As a result, they may be unfaithful, break confidences, and
keep their partners guessing about the extent of their commitment.
Page Ref: 162-163
Difficulty: Hard
58) Why is love unrequited? Explain with the help of reasons.

Answer: Love may be unrequited when only one of the partners wants to progress from hooking up or casual
dating to a serious romance. It can be very upsetting, even traumatic, to realize that the person one is dating, and
perhaps having sexual relations with, is in the relationship just for the fun of it (as with ludic lovers, including
narcissists) and doesn’t want to become more serious or exclusive. Additionally, someone who’s average in
appearance may fall in love with someone who’s gorgeous. Because people tend to choose partners who are
similar to themselves in dating and marriage, loving someone who’s much better looking is likely to be one-sided.
Page Ref: 166-167
59) How do gestures differ in romantic love in comparison with long-term love?
Answer: Romantic love gestures are typically outward expressions of affection such as flowers and other gifts,
constant intimate touching, texting little love notes, and candlelit dinners. Gestures in long-term love are less
tangible and materialistic. Examples include honesty, listening even though you’d rather be watching TV, and
making sacrifices.
Page Ref: 169
60) Why is arranged marriage the norm in many countries across the world?
Answer: In arranged marriages, parents or relatives choose the children’s partners. In such marriages, it’s expected
that the partners’ love for each other will grow over time. In many countries, arranged marriages are the norm
because respect for parents’ wishes, family traditions, the kin group, and the well-being of the community are
more important than the individual’s feelings.
Page Ref: 171
A-head: Love across Cultures
Learning Objective: 6.9 Explain how and why love varies across cultures.

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6.1 Quick Quiz

1) Which of the following is a characteristic of love?

3) ________ perspectives maintain that love is grounded in chemistry and evolution.

6.2 Test Questions

1) According to the social scientists, ________ is an important basis for self-esteem.

4) ________ refers to marrying outside an acceptable group.

5) Which of the following is true of sexual arousal?

11) Which of the following is true of commitment?

19) Which of the following is a criticism of the attachment theory?

21) Critics of the attachment theory state that it ________.

39) Which of the following is a micro-level factor that affects love?

41 Which of the following is a narcissistic trait?

52) Briefly describe a characteristic of love.

53) Briefly describe commitment, one of the components of love.

54) What is the biological perspective of love? Explain.

55) Explain the limitations of the triangular theory of love.

58) Why is love unrequited? Explain with the help of reasons.

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