According to the Chapter About Theoretical Perspectives on Close Relationships

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the chapter about theoretical perspectives on close relationships, which of the following is true? (Hint: Think about the table at the end of the chapter.)

• A) Attachment theory can be faulted because it does not explain why two couples with the same attachment styles might vary.
• B) Social exchange theory offers a compelling explanation for how perceptions of rewards and costs may change over time in a relationship.
• C) Social learning theory overlooks the proximal causes of behavior in relationships.
• D) Evolutionary models focus too much on fossils and other obscure types of evidence that really do not have much to do with human intimacy.

Identify the characteristics of warm parenting and its effects on children.

Recognize the impact of physical punishment on children's behavior.

Acknowledge the importance of parental warmth in children's social and emotional well-being.

Understand how prosocial behavior develops in conjunction with empathy and perspective-taking.

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Definitions:

Social Relationships

Connections between individuals shaped by communication, shared experiences, and emotional bonds.

Social-information Processing

The mechanism by which individuals interpret and respond to social cues and stimuli, affecting their social interactions and relationships.

Antisocial Way

Behavior contrary to the prevailing social norms, often harmful to social relationships.

Sociogram

A visual representation or diagram that maps out the relationships within a group, highlighting how individuals are interconnected.