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Chapter 8: Making a Love Connection: Styles of Love and Attachment
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is a component related to love rather than liking?
A. affection
B. enjoyable interaction
C. motivation
D. respect
2. Which of the following is known as the “warm” component of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love?
A. commitment
B. affection
C. intimacy
D. passion
3. Which component of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love is the most easily controllable?
A. passion
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B. intimacy
C. commitment
D. affection
4. Which of Sternberg’s types of love is characterized by high levels of passion but low levels of intimacy and
commitment?
A. consummate love
B. romantic love
C. empty love
D. infatuation
5. Holding hands best illustrates ______ within Sternberg’s model.
A. latent intimacy
B. manifest intimacy
C. passion
D. commitment
6. Bob loves Jennifer. Jennifer is just the type of woman Bob always hoped to find as a romantic partner. Bob had to date
around for a long time before finding her, so at first he was slow to invest emotionally. Now, however, Bob thinks that
Jennifer is the right choice for him. She has all the qualities he has been looking for—she is patient and intelligent and
would be a good mother. Under which of Lee’s styles of love do Bob’s feelings best fit?
A. eros
B. ludus
C. agape
D. pragma
7. Jeff falls in love quickly and the initial stages of his dating relationships are usually intense and passionate, with high
levels of self-disclosure. According to the textbook, which of Lee’s styles of love best characterizes Jeff?
A. eros
B. storge
C. mania
D. pragma
8. Sophie was attracted to Bryce in part because he is sensitive and caring. Sophie uses a lot of intensification strategies
in her relationship with Bryce, but she also uses a lot of secret tests and negative maintenance strategies. On the basis of
this description, what love style does Sophie seem to have?
A. pragma
B. agape
C. ludus
D. mania
9. Individuals with ______ love style tend to use direct opening lines (such as introducing themselves) and intensification
strategies that involve getting to know their partners’ family and friends.
A. mania
B. ludus
C. agape
D. pragma
10. Which love style combines qualities from storge and eros?
A. mania
B. ludus
C. agape
D. pragma
11. Which of the following sex differences in love is accurate according to research?
A. Women score higher than men in ludus.
B. Men score higher in storge and mania.
C. Men tend to experience all five types of love more than women.
D. Women are higher in pragma.
12. Of the following, there are most likely to be cultural differences in how people express love through ______.
A. shared experiences
B. giving and receiving social support
C. the specific activities people engage in together
D. self-disclosure
13. Emilio and Yolanda surprise each other with little gifts for no reason. They post pictures on Instagram of their walks
together. This is an example of Marston and Hecht’s ______.
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A. language of affirmation and support
B. language of gifts and tokens of affection
C. language of time together
D. language of service
14. Scott washes his partner’s car, helps with the household chores, and runs errands. He is expressing his love through
the language of ______.
A. affirmation and support
B. time together
C. gifts and tokens of affection
D. acts of service
15. Most children can be characterized with which type of attachment style?
A. anxious-ambivalent
B. avoidant
C. secure
D. disorganized
16. If Ian has an anxious-ambivalent attachment style, which of the following behaviors or emotions would be
uncharacteristic of him?
A. feeling relieved when reunited with a caregiver after a separation
B. acting angry when reunited with a caregiver after a separation
C. protesting vehemently when separated from his caregiver
D. freely exploring a new environment
17. When the primary caregiver is inconsistent and has personal problems that impede her or his ability to be a good
parent, a child is most likely to end up with a/an ______ attachment style.
A. anxious-ambivalent
B. avoidant
C. secure
D. disorganized
18. Attachment theory is based on the idea that early interactions shape our working models of ______ and ______.
These models combine to form the foundation of our attachment style.
A. good; bad
B. right; wrong
C. safety; trust
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D. self; others
19. Steve grew up with parents who overstimulated him, which made him defensive. As an adult, he prefers interpersonal
distance, doesn’t trust others, and doesn’t want much intimacy in his relationships. According to Ainsworth, Steve would
be labeled as having which attachment style during childhood?
A. secure
B. avoidant
C. anxious-ambivalent
D. stunted
20. The models that form the basis of attachment styles are known as “working models” because ______.
A. they are constantly in flux
B. once established, they cannot be changed
C. they primarily influence our organizational relationships
D. they are relatively stable, yet can be changed by new experiences
21. Cecilia has a positive model of herself but negative views about others. She exemplifies which of Bartholomew’s
attachment styles?
A. secure
B. preoccupied
C. fearful
D. dismissive
22. Christa has a demanding conflict style and expresses negative emotions with aggression or passive aggression.
Which attachment style is Christa most likely to have?
A. secure
B. preoccupied
C. fearful
D. dismissive
23. ______ individuals engage in relatively low levels of self-disclosure and are passive communicators who tend to
accommodate their partners during conflict situations.
A. Avoidant
B. Preoccupied
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C. Fearful
D. Dismissive
24. Which of the following helps explain why attachment styles change?
A. the non-reinforcement effect
B. the tendency for people to have the same attachment style in different relationships
C. the tendency to choose a different style than their partner’s conflict style
D. significant events such as divorce or moving to a new city
25. The five love languages Chapman presented revolve around ______.
A. culture and customs
B. personality
C. level of commitment
D. gifts and tokens of affection
True/False
1. Dylan is a game player who likes to play “hard to get” and have fun in his relationships. It is difficult for Dylan to stay
committed to one romantic relationship for very long so he is a ludic lover.
2. According to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, the “passion” component is the most important of the three
components.
3. Susan fell madly in love with Rob the moment she met him. She was attracted to him because of his stunning good
looks, she is a storge lover.
4. Kaitlyn is infatuated with Ward but has become engaged to Ryan who is stable and hardworking. She is a pragma
lover.
5. The attachment style defined by positive model of self and negative model of others is the secure style.
6. Caregivers’ communication styles have a strong effect on a person’s social development.
7. Men tend to say “I love you” first in relationships.
8. Love is a universal, cross-cultural emotion.
9. An agapic lover tends to be demanding and jealous.
10. Ludic lovers see relationships as fun, playful, and casual.
11. Liking and loving are just two labels for the same behavior.
12. Germans are among the most likely to say the words “I Love You.”
1. Most people want to be part of groups and relationships where they are cared for and loved. Most researchers believe
our attachment styles are developed in childhood. Discuss how attachment develops and how it affects our relationships.
2. Sternberg’s triangular theory of love includes three components related to love. The most complete love is consummate
love. Discuss how the three components help define and explain consummate love.
3. Discuss and describe the differences and similarities in cultural expressions of love.
4. Compare agapic and mania love. Are there any similarities between them?
5. Compare and contrast the language of affirmation and support and the language of time together.
6. The text discussed four attachment styles people use in adulthood. Select three of them and discuss how they affect a
person’s relationship.