Chapter 9 Test ReviewDating & Singlehood

Man are ranked higher when they are seen

With a beautiful woman

An economically independent woman wants a man who is

A companion & partner

The Exchange Theory

May not be romantic but it is deeply rooted in marriage and family customs

We may make trade offs for another highly valued quality

Mating Gradient

Women marry men of higher status, taller, older

Halo Effect

The belief that good looking people possess more desirable traits

Happiest couples saw their partner as

Attractive

Exogamy

Violates marriage between family members

Indiana Grandmother Is Having a New Baby. With Her Grandson.

Homogamous Couples (similar)

Are more stable & may have more approval from relatives

We tend to marry individuals with the same SES, group & Person characteristics

Stimulus – Value – Role TheoryWhich stage is all about attraction?

Stimulus

You are more likely to meet someone:

Open field Closed Field

Amusement parkBeachCampusMall

ClassroomDormParty

Why do most people NOT gravitate to the most attractive person in the room?

In a classified ad, men advertise themselves as

Success objects

Who should initiate the first date?

Both men & women believe the MAN should.

Problem in dating for both

Communication, shynessSexual pressureWho paysWhere to go

Breaking up

Be sure it is what you want & not must a way to avoid dealing with issues

The most common holiday for being harmful to relationships & breakups

Singles

Are lonelyHave more funHave more moneyHave less time

Singlehood is increasingly being viewed as an option rather than a deviant lifestyle

Striking difference between cohabitation & marriage

Pooling of moneyLove experiencedFun experience

Cohabitating couples experience LESS satisfaction in marriage & are more LIKELY to divorce

Chapter 8 Test ReviewDating & Mate Selection

Man are ranked higher when they are seen

With a beautiful woman

An economically independent woman wants a man who is

A companion & partner

The Exchange Theory

May not be romantic but it is deeply rooted in marriage and family customs

We may make trade offs for another highly valued quality

Mating Gradient

Women marry men of higher status, taller, older

Halo Effect

The belief that good looking people possess more desirable traits

Happiest couples saw their partner as

Attractive

Exogamy

Violates marriage between family members

Indiana Grandmother Is Having a New Baby. With Her Grandson.

Homogamous Couples (similar)

Are more stable & may have more approval from relatives

We tend to marry individuals with the same SES, group & Person characteristics

Stimulus – Value – Role TheoryWhich stage is all about attraction?

Stimulus

You are more likely to meet someone:

Open field Closed Field

Amusement parkBeachCampusMall

ClassroomDormParty

Why do most people NOT gravitate to the most attractive person in the room?

In a classified ad, men advertise themselves as

Success objects

Who should initiate the first date?

Both men & women believe the MAN should.

Problem in dating for both

Communication, shynessSexual pressureWho paysWhere to go

Breaking up

Be sure it is what you want & not must a way to avoid dealing with issues

The most common holiday for being harmful to relationships & breakups

Singles

Are lonelyHave more funHave more moneyHave less time

Singlehood is increasingly being viewedas an option rather than a deviant lifestyle

Striking difference between cohabitation & marriage

Pooling of moneyLove experiencedFun experience

Cohabitating couples experience LESS satisfaction in marriage & are more LIKELY to divorce