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Human Relationships and Attraction Quiz

#1

Which theory of attraction suggests that we are attracted to people who are similar to us in attitudes, values, and backgrounds?

Similarity-Attraction Theory
Explanation

Attraction based on shared attitudes, values, and backgrounds.

#2

What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to develop romantic relationships with individuals who are geographically close to them?

Proximity Effect
Explanation

Preference for romantic partners in close proximity.

#3

According to Freudian theory, which part of the personality operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification?

Id
Explanation

Personality part seeking immediate gratification.

#4

What is the term for the tendency to be more attracted to individuals who possess traits or qualities that we desire for ourselves?

Reciprocity
Explanation

Attraction to traits we desire for ourselves.

#5

What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to fall in love with individuals who are similar to them in physical attractiveness?

Matching Hypothesis
Explanation

Falling in love with similar physical attractiveness.

#6

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, what are the three components of love?

Intimacy, Passion, Commitment
Explanation

Love components: Intimacy, Passion, Commitment.

#7

In psychology, what term describes the phenomenon where people tend to marry individuals who are similar to themselves in terms of physical attractiveness?

Homogamy
Explanation

Marrying those similar in physical attractiveness.

#8

In evolutionary psychology, what is the term for the preference for traits that have provided a reproductive advantage throughout human evolutionary history?

Sexual Selection
Explanation

Preference for traits advantageous in reproduction.

#9

What psychological theory posits that people's self-esteem is influenced by how their closest relationships reflect their view of themselves?

Sociometer Theory
Explanation

Self-esteem influenced by relationship reflection.

#10

What is the term for the tendency to be attracted to individuals who complement or balance our own characteristics?

Complementarity
Explanation

Attraction to those complementing or balancing traits.

#11

What is the term for the emotional bond or connection that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Attachment
Explanation

Emotional connection between infant and caregiver.

#12

Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection or abandonment and a reluctance to get too close to others?

Fearful-Avoidant Attachment
Explanation

Attachment style fearing rejection and avoiding closeness.

#13

What is the term for the tendency to seek out and be attracted to individuals who are similar to our opposite-sex parent?

Oedipus Complex
Explanation

Attraction to those resembling opposite-sex parent.

#14

Which attachment style is characterized by a tendency to avoid close relationships and emotional intimacy?

Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment
Explanation

Attachment style avoiding closeness and emotional intimacy.

#15

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which component involves the decision to love and commit to someone for the long term?

Commitment
Explanation

Love component involving long-term commitment.

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