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Romantic Psychology

Description: Romantic Psychology Quiz: Explore the Psychological Aspects of Love and Relationships
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Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping adult romantic relationships?

  1. Attachment Theory

  2. Social Learning Theory

  3. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory

  4. Evolutionary Psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attachment Theory, proposed by John Bowlby, suggests that early interactions with caregivers shape an individual's ability to form secure and healthy romantic relationships in adulthood.

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

  1. Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment

  2. Trust, Respect, and Communication

  3. Attraction, Similarity, and Proximity

  4. Security, Stability, and Satisfaction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love proposes that love consists of three components: passion (intense feelings of attraction and desire), intimacy (closeness and understanding), and commitment (a conscious decision to stay together).

What is the term for the tendency to idealize and romanticize a potential partner during the early stages of a relationship?

  1. Love at First Sight

  2. Honeymoon Phase

  3. Selective Perception

  4. Confirmation Bias


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Honeymoon Phase refers to the initial stage of a romantic relationship, characterized by intense feelings of love, passion, and idealization of the partner.

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to perceive and interpret ambiguous information in a way that confirms our existing beliefs or expectations?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Selective Perception

  3. Illusion of Control

  4. Self-Serving Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information that supports our existing beliefs or expectations, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive qualities to a potential partner based on physical attractiveness?

  1. Halo Effect

  2. Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

  3. Beauty Bias

  4. Confirmation Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Halo Effect refers to the tendency to form a positive impression of someone based on a single positive trait, such as physical attractiveness, and then generalize that impression to other areas of their personality and behavior.

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits similar to their own?

  1. Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis

  2. Complementary-Attraction Hypothesis

  3. Proximity-Attraction Hypothesis

  4. Evolutionary Psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis proposes that individuals are more likely to be attracted to partners who share similar attitudes, values, beliefs, and interests.

What is the term for the tendency to maintain a relationship despite experiencing negative or harmful behaviors from a partner?

  1. Relationship Inertia

  2. Sunk Cost Effect

  3. Commitment Bias

  4. Codependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relationship Inertia refers to the tendency to stay in a relationship even when it is no longer satisfying or healthy, due to factors such as habit, fear of change, or a sense of obligation.

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to perceive oneself and one's partner as a single, unified entity?

  1. Self-Expansion

  2. Merging of Identities

  3. Interdependence

  4. Attachment Style


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Merging of Identities refers to the tendency for partners in a romantic relationship to lose their sense of individuality and see themselves as a single, unified entity.

What is the term for the tendency to idealize and romanticize a relationship, often leading to unrealistic expectations and disappointment?

  1. Relationship Idealization

  2. Love Addiction

  3. Codependency

  4. Relationship Inertia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relationship Idealization refers to the tendency to view a romantic relationship as perfect and flawless, ignoring or downplaying any problems or challenges.

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits that complement their own?

  1. Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis

  2. Complementary-Attraction Hypothesis

  3. Proximity-Attraction Hypothesis

  4. Evolutionary Psychology


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Complementary-Attraction Hypothesis proposes that individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits that complement their own, creating a sense of balance and harmony in the relationship.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive qualities to a potential partner based on their proximity or physical closeness?

  1. Halo Effect

  2. Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

  3. Beauty Bias

  4. Proximity-Attraction Hypothesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Proximity-Attraction Hypothesis suggests that individuals are more likely to be attracted to partners who are physically close to them, due to factors such as familiarity and increased opportunities for interaction.

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to perceive and interpret ambiguous information in a way that confirms our existing beliefs or expectations?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Selective Perception

  3. Illusion of Control

  4. Self-Serving Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information that supports our existing beliefs or expectations, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive qualities to a potential partner based on their physical attractiveness?

  1. Halo Effect

  2. Physical Attractiveness Stereotype

  3. Beauty Bias

  4. Confirmation Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Halo Effect refers to the tendency to form a positive impression of someone based on a single positive trait, such as physical attractiveness, and then generalize that impression to other areas of their personality and behavior.

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are attracted to partners who possess traits similar to their own?

  1. Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis

  2. Complementary-Attraction Hypothesis

  3. Proximity-Attraction Hypothesis

  4. Evolutionary Psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis proposes that individuals are more likely to be attracted to partners who share similar attitudes, values, beliefs, and interests.

What is the term for the tendency to maintain a relationship despite experiencing negative or harmful behaviors from a partner?

  1. Relationship Inertia

  2. Sunk Cost Effect

  3. Commitment Bias

  4. Codependency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relationship Inertia refers to the tendency to stay in a relationship even when it is no longer satisfying or healthy, due to factors such as habit, fear of change, or a sense of obligation.

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