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1What evolutionary function does guilt serve?
- AMotivates mate guarding
- BMotivates pair bonding
- CMotivates atonement
- DMotivates repair
2Jason gets very upset with Lauren because she didn’t text him while she was at a party. She doesn’t understand what she did wrong, but he said that in relationships you are supposed to communicate frequently with each other. What does this thought pattern represent?
- AScript
- BDistal contextual pattern
- CSchema
- DProximal contextual pattern
3Jason’s father left him when he was young, and as a result he has an intense fear of abandonment. He often seeks reassurance from Lauren that she loves him and is here for him. What attachment style has Jason likely developed?
- AAnxious
- BAvoidant
- CSecure
- DInsecure
4Based on the literature, what are three components that together are considered to predict attraction?
- AProximity, Familiarity, Similarity
- BProximity, Sexual Selection, Similarity
- CMating strategy, Self-Esteem, Proximity
- DOpposites, Complimentary, Spontaneity
5Which of the following is an example of arousal predicting attraction?
- AThe more in love with a man a woman is, the more physically attractive he becomes to her
- BMen who engaged in a torture role-play rated their torturer as more attractive than men in a control condition
- CMen are more likely to call a woman who gives them her number after crossing a rickety bridge than a safe bridge
- DB and C
6Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding attractive people?
- APeople rated women as more intelligent, friendly, and kind after they had received plastic surgery
- BPeople tend to trust attractive people more, and thus are more likely to deliver harsh punishments when they betray this trust
- CThe more attractive you are, the more likely you are to earn the above the average wage
- DAttractive children are treated more favourably teachers in classrooms
7Elk Antlers are a product of...
- AFertility
- BSexual Selection
- CHeritability
- DVariability
8Which of the following features is NOT a valid cue to health?
- AComposite faces
- BOestrogen
- CAdipsoity
- DSymmetry
9Which colour pigment is considered more attractive in faces?
- ARed
- BYellow
- CBoth A and B
- DNone of the Above
10According to Buss (1989), the universally most important criteria for mate selection are:
- AAttraction, Empathy, Resources
- BYouth, Status, Health
- CKindness, Loyalty, Emotional Stability
- DFaith, Emotional Support, Strength
11It is argued that mate selection stems from a woman’s desire to pick someone stable who can commit to at least 18 months of raising a chid, and that men can be less prescriptive and seek short-term mating strategies. What theory does this reflect?
- ASexual strategies theory
- BMale privilege
- CSocial power
- DPaternity certainty
12The Limerent Phase refers to...
- AThe disruption that occurs in the fourth year of marriage, leading to the highest level of divorce rates
- BThe release of oxytocin when companionate love is generated in a pair-bond
- CThe generation of the intimacy phase in Sternberg’s Triangular model of love
- DThe chemical period at the start of a relationship that produces ‘love’, which lasts around 18 months – 2 years.
13Sarah and Tom have been together for a long time, but have been arguing a lot recently. Sarah asks Tom why they argue so much, and if they can talk about it. Tom says that he doesn’t want to talk about it and promptly avoids discussion. What cognitive pattern is at play here?
- ANegative Attribution
- BDemand-Withdraw
- CEvent Schemas
- DProximal Script
14Which of the following factors does NOT predict schemas and attributions in relationships?
- AAttachment
- BSelf-esteem
- CRejection sensitivity
- DAll are predictors of schemas and attributions
15George has been having a hard time at work, and comes home to find that Andrew is making him dinner. He is appreciative, and thinks that Andrew must have done this because that’s the type of person he is – considerate. What kind of an attribution explanation is this?
- AControllable
- BResponsible
- CLocus
- DGlobal
16Tightly meshed interconnections are likely to generate…
- AVery little emotions in relationships
- BMany positive emotions in relationships
- CBoth A and B
- DPositive emotions elicited by an appraisal of valence
17Sam came home and was thrilled to discover that Dan had unstacked the dishwasher for him. What is this an example of?
- APositive emotion elicited by unexpected completion of a High Order Priority
- BPositive emotion elicited by unexpected completion of an Organised Action Sequence
- CPositive emotion elicited by an appraisal of valence
- DPositive emotion elicited by an appraisal of relevance
18What would be an example of relevance generating an emotion?
- ANikki checked the time and noted that Sean was 30 minutes late – this is not normal for him, however his work is demanding at the moment. She decides not to worry.
- BNikki checked the time and noted that Sean was 30 minutes late – this is often the case around this time of year. She decides not to worry.
- CNikki checked the time and noticed that Sean was 30 minutes late. He often comes home late, but tonight was their anniversary, and she feels upset.
- DNone of the above
19Ann and Tom are having an argument about how Ann mistook one of his expensive throws for a picnic rug. He then also brings up that she doesn’t know who Genuine is. What problematic conversation style is reflected here?
- AKitchen-sinking
- BCross-complaining
- CSelf-summarising
- DMeta-communication
20Which of the following is NOT a common cause of marital conflict?
- ACriticism
- BIllegitimate demands
- CMisconstrued perceptions
- DRejections
21Bert and Ernie have a brief argument about who was supposed to take their child to school that day – they have been arguing a lot recently, but Bert knows that Ernie is under strain, so he tries to give him space and hopes it will get better. What Conflict behaviour does this reflect?
- AExit
- BVoice
- CLoyalty
- DNeglect
22Daniel and Katy regularly get coffee, breakfast and drinks. It has gotten to the point where neither of them remember who owes who what money – so they tend to just decide on the day who pays. What type of relationship is this?
- AExchange
- BLoyalty
- CVoice
- DCommunal
23According to Social Penetration Theory, what is the most important factor in developing friendships?
- AAffiliation
- BIntimacy
- CDepth
- DSelf-disclosure
24What styles of social support are there?
- AEmotional, Practical, Advisory
- BEmotional, Practical
- CExchange, Communal, Emotional
- DPractical, Exchange, Emotional
25James and Nick are in a loving relationship – however, sometimes together they like to engage in threesomes. What kind of infidelity is this?
- AAccidental
- BRomantic
- CMarital Arrangement
- DPhilandering
26Anthony had an affair. When his wife found out and asked him why – he said that she had showed no interest in him, so of course he was going to find it elsewhere. What kind of account is this?
- AMitigating
- BMostly-mitigating
- CDefensive
- DAggravating
27Anthony’s wife Tracey tells him that he is a coward and an awful man, and that she wants a divorce and for him to leave the house. What kind of betrayal response is this?
- AExit
- BLoyalty
- CNeglect
- DVoice
28Who is more likely to engage in punishment after betrayals?
- AA man
- BA woman
- CThe betrayer (self-inflicted, guilt related punishment)
- DB and C
29How many violent offenders in the prison system (USA) are Psychopaths?
- A1%
- B20%
- C50%
- D80%
30How is an unsuccessful psychopath different to a successful psychopath?
- AThey fail to learn from previously punished behaviours
- BThey engage in long term relationships
- COnly unsuccessful psychopaths have potential deficits in the orbito-frontal cortex
- DOnly unsuccessful psychopaths have potential deficits in the functioning of the amygdala
31What psychopathic trait is NOT ideal for engaging in short-term relationships?
- AGlibness / Superficial Charm
- BShallow Affect
- CBoredom Proneness
- DSexual Promiscuity
32How many families in the Fitness Study of Black Sheep reported a family favourite?
- A69%
- B62%
- C31%
- D58%
33Which of the following is NOT a predictor of favouritism in families?
- ABirth Order
- BSex
- CIllness/ disability
- DDifference to the rest of the family
34In a family, who is statistically most likely to be the 'black sheep'?
- AMiddle-borns
- BFemales
- CMales
- DLast-borns
35Which of the following is NOT an influence on sexual desire?
- ARelationship factors
- BMedication and drugs
- CGender
- DSelf-esteem
36Which of the following is NOT a predictor of homophobia ?
- AStereotypical beliefs regarding gender roles
- BAge
- CGender
- DRural Background
37Stephanie is currently in a loving relationship with her partner Indi. She identifies as a lesbian, and attributes it to the fact that she had some difficult relationships with men, and women tend to understand her more and treat her better. What theory does this phenomenon refer to?
- ASexuality as a continuum
- BErotic plasticity
- CAnxious attachment style
- DHigher rates of intimacy in female relationships
38Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship violence?
- ANegative escalating feedback cycles
- BSituational Couple Violence
- CViolent Resistance
- DMutual Violent Control
39One night, David and Emma are arguing and she is talking about going to stay at her friends. He responds by striking her so she hits the floor, and telling her that she was going to stay until they can work things out. What Violence style does this relate to?
- AMutual Violent Control
- BIntimate Terrorism
- CCommon Couple Violence
- DRelational Obsession
40Baxter is devastated after Melanie ends their relationship. He is convinced that he can be the man she needs, but she won’t speak to him or hear him out. He tries to be romantic and generate gestures where she will have to speak to him – he shows up to her work, waits for her when she gets home, and leaves letters in her mailbox. What type of pursuer is Baxter?
- AErotomaniac
- BBorderline Erotomaniac
- CObsessional acquaintance
- DObsessional estranged lover
41Which of the following is NOT a predictor of divorce?
- AWitnessing parental divorce
- BAge
- CReckless spending
- DFirst Marriage
42In a longitudinal breakup study, those with secure attachments reported…
- ADecreased feelings of anger and sadness, higher feelings of relief
- BDifficulty recovering from sadness
- CFeelings of love remaining after one month
- DHigher rates of anger after one month
43Will cheated on Charlie. When he confessed, Charlie said that because it was a once off, and that he has been there for her so many times through the good and the bad, she would forgive him and they could move on. What repair strategy is this?
- AReformulation
- BPrevention
- CMinimisation
- DJustification
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