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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.

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.

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

Explanation

Personality part seeking immediate gratification.

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.

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.

According to attachment theory, what type of attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection or abandonment, coupled with a desire for close relationships?

Anxious-Preoccupied Attachment

Explanation

Attachment style: Fearful of rejection, desiring closeness.

Which theory of attraction suggests that we are attracted to individuals who have qualities we admire and aspire to possess ourselves?

Idealization Theory

Explanation

Attraction to those with admired qualities.

What is the term for the tendency to be more attracted to individuals who are physically close to us?

Proximity Effect

Explanation

Attraction to those physically close.

According to evolutionary psychology, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits indicative of good reproductive fitness?

Sexual Selection

Explanation

Attraction to partners with traits indicating reproductive fitness.

#10

Which psychological theory suggests that people are more likely to enter and remain in relationships that provide them with substantial rewards and few costs?

Social Exchange Theory

Explanation

Entering and remaining in relationships for high rewards and low costs.

#11

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

Intimacy, Passion, Commitment

Explanation

Love components: Intimacy, Passion, Commitment.

#12

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.

#13

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.

#14

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.

#15

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.

#16

According to social exchange theory, what determines whether a relationship is satisfying and stable?

The balance of rewards and costs

Explanation

Relationship satisfaction determined by reward-cost balance.

#17

In Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which component is characterized by feelings of warmth, closeness, and sharing in a relationship?

Intimacy

Explanation

Love component involving warmth, closeness, and sharing.

#18

According to the propinquity effect, what factor contributes significantly to the development of relationships?

Physical proximity

Explanation

Significant factor in relationship development: Physical proximity.

#19

What is the term for the psychological process in which we are drawn to individuals who have qualities we desire but feel we lack?

Idealization

Explanation

Drawn to individuals with desired qualities we feel we lack.

#20

In the context of attachment theory, what term describes the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Bonding

Explanation

Emotional bond between infant and primary caregiver.

#21

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.

#22

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.

#23

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.

#24

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.

#25

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.

Human Relationships and Attraction Quiz

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

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

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

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

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?

According to attachment theory, what type of attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection or abandonment, coupled with a desire for close relationships?

Which theory of attraction suggests that we are attracted to individuals who have qualities we admire and aspire to possess ourselves?

What is the term for the tendency to be more attracted to individuals who are physically close to us?

According to evolutionary psychology, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits indicative of good reproductive fitness?

Which psychological theory suggests that people are more likely to enter and remain in relationships that provide them with substantial rewards and few costs?

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

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

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

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

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

According to social exchange theory, what determines whether a relationship is satisfying and stable?

In Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which component is characterized by feelings of warmth, closeness, and sharing in a relationship?

According to the propinquity effect, what factor contributes significantly to the development of relationships?

What is the term for the psychological process in which we are drawn to individuals who have qualities we desire but feel we lack?

In the context of attachment theory, what term describes the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

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

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

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

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

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

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