4.9 Relationship Formation

Multiple Choice

Which type of attraction MOST LIKELY impact our culture's beauty standards?

• Physical attraction

• Social attraction

• Task attraction

• Complementary attraction

Multiple Choice

Which type of attraction involves being drawn to people who can help us accomplish specific goals?

• Physical Attraction

• Social Attraction

• Task Attraction

• Emotional Attraction

Match

Match the reason we form relationships with its definition.

• Physical Proximity

• Physical Attractiveness

• Perceived Gain (Exchange Theory)

Being near someone can foster connections.

Attraction based on looks can initiate relationships.

Relationships can be formed based on mutual benefits.

• Being near someone can foster connections.

• Attraction based on looks can initiate relationships.

• Relationships can be formed based on mutual benefits.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the Comparison Level of Alternatives (CLalt) in decision-making relationships?

• It is the minimum standard we are willing to tolerate in a relationship.

• It is based on past relationship experiences.

• It involves comparing current relationship rewards to potential alternatives.

• It is only influenced by emotional connection.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can strengthen connections in relationships?

• Only similarities

• Only differences

• Both similarities and differences

• Neither similarities nor differences

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Jamie and Alex sit next to each other in chemistry class. Over time, they begin talking before and after class, eventually becoming friends who study together. Later, they start dating.

Which relationship formation factor is MOST clearly illustrated in this scenario?

• Physical proximity

• Task attraction

• Exchange theory

• Comparison level of alternatives

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Taylor has been dating Jordan for six months. Recently, Taylor has been comparing their relationship to their previous relationship with Casey, who always remembered important dates and never criticized Taylor's choices. Taylor is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Jordan.

Which relationship concept best explains Taylor's feelings?

• Comparison level (CL)

• Physical attraction

• Similarity thesis

• Social attraction

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Morgan and Riley have been friends for years. Though they have different personalities (Morgan is outgoing while Riley is reserved), they work well together. Morgan handles social planning and public speaking for their school projects, while Riley excels at research and writing. Their friendship has remained strong despite their differences.

Which relationship concept does this scenario best illustrate?

• Complementary differences

• Similarity thesis

• Disclosure reciprocity

• Exchange theory