Chapter 9 Test Review Dating & 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 Theory Which stage is all about attraction? Stimulus

You are more likely to meet someone: Open fieldClosed Field Amusement park Beach Campus Mall Classroom Dorm Party 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, shyness Sexual pressure Who pays Where 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 lonely Have more fun Have more money Have less time Singlehood is increasingly being viewed as an option rather than a deviant lifestyle Singlehood is increasingly being viewed as an option rather than a deviant lifestyle

Striking difference between cohabitation & marriage Pooling of money Love experienced Fun experience Cohabitating couples experience LESS satisfaction in marriage & are more LIKELY to divorce

Chapter 8 Test Review Dating & 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 Theory Which stage is all about attraction? Stimulus

You are more likely to meet someone: Open fieldClosed Field Amusement park Beach Campus Mall Classroom Dorm Party 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, shyness Sexual pressure Who pays Where 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 lonely Have more fun Have more money Have less time Singlehood is increasingly being viewed as an option rather than a deviant lifestyle Singlehood is increasingly being viewed as an option rather than a deviant lifestyle

Striking difference between cohabitation & marriage Pooling of money Love experienced Fun experience Cohabitating couples experience LESS satisfaction in marriage & are more LIKELY to divorce