Dimensions of Human Sexuality |

Dimensions of Human Sexuality, 6/e

Attraction, Love, and Partnerships


1	Sternberg's "Triangle of Love" includes intimacy, passion, and commitment.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	We tend to date and marry people we perceive to be equally attractive.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	All intimate relationships have a sexual component to them.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	Intimacy involves taking risks.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Russian women report the highest percentage of being "in love now".
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	People who are unable to commit may struggle or be unable to love.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	The origins of a lover fantasy (infatuation) lie in a person's life experiences.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	Honesty is important to an intimate relationship.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	The ability to love is learned.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	Fromm indicates that people become human through loving.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


11	Excessive dependency is not necessarily a negative aspect in a relationship.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


12	Highly dependent people suffer from low self-esteem and are usually jealous.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


13	Intimacy can only develop when we are willing to reveal our innermost feelings to another person.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


14	Ludus, the companionate love, is associated with swings of mood.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


15	Lesbians often first feel sexual attraction for another woman, then feel emotional attraction and love for her.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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