The Role of Vasopressin

Biology plays a huge role in how we feel and behave when we fall in love. Which of the following best describes this role?

• It is purely an emotional experience.

• It influences our emotions and behaviors.

• It has no impact on love.

• It only affects physical attraction.

What is the deeper connection that couples move to from attraction, as mentioned in the passage?

• Emotional bonding

• Shared interests

• Physical attraction

• Financial stability

Who proposed the idea that humans have an innate attachment system, and in what year?

• John Bowlby in 1969

• Sigmund Freud in 1920

• Jean Piaget in 1952

• Erik Erikson in 1950

According to the passage, attachment helps couples in romantic relationships by:

• Enhancing communication and understanding

• Creating financial stability

• Increasing social status

• Improving physical health

The study with prairie voles showed that vasopressin is associated with:

• Social bonding

• Increased aggression

• Reduced stress

• Improved memory

Researchers like Walum et al. (2008) found that men with a specific gene variant (allele 334) had:

• a higher likelihood of marital stability

• a lower likelihood of marital stability

• no significant difference in marital stability

• an increased risk of heart disease

Explain the real-world relevance of the study by Walum et al. (2008) regarding the connection between vasopressin and marital satisfaction.

• It shows a direct link between vasopressin levels and marital satisfaction.

• It suggests that vasopressin has no effect on marital satisfaction.

• It indicates that vasopressin is only relevant in animal studies.

• It highlights the potential influence of vasopressin on human relationships.

Which of the following is a potential effect of the gene variant allele 334 on relationships?

• Increased emotional intelligence

• Higher likelihood of relationship conflicts

• Improved physical health

• Greater financial success