chapter 9 vocab quiz

5. Social _________ theory: based on the idea that how people feel about a relationship depends on their assessments of its costs and rewards and what they believe alternative relationships can offer.
7. Mere __________ effect: the tendency to like a stimulus the more frequently it is encountered.
8. ____________ theory: early attachments with parents and other caregivers shape relationships for a person’s whole life. __________ style is relatively stable and has wide-ranging effects on a person’s well-being throughout life.
9. _________ relationships: based on equity and a sense of reciprocity, where benefits are given with the expectation of receiving a comparable benefit in return, similar to a "give and take" dynamic
10. ____ effect: attractive individuals are believed to have many positive qualities that go beyond their physical appearance.
11. Attachment _________: dimension of attachment emerging from fear of rejection.

1. Attachment _________: dimension of attachment emerging from discomfort with intimacy.
2. The state of being close to someone or something; proximity.
3. __________ fitness: the capacity to pass one’s genes on to future generations, and people seek mates with characteristics, such as the ability to resist disease, that enhance the likelihood of reproductive success.
4. ____________ model of commitment: three determinants make partners more committed to each other: satisfaction, few alternative partners, and investments in the relationship
6. _________ relationships: based on mutual care and concern, where giving is done without expecting a direct or immediate return, focusing on the other person's needs.