Understanding Filter Theory in Relationships

What is the primary focus of Filter Theory in the context of romantic relationships?

• To explain how relationships end

• To explain how romantic relationships form and develop

• To analyse the financial aspects of relationships

• To study the impact of technology on relationships

Which researchers first proposed Filter Theory?

• Winch and Newcomb

• Anderson and Davis

• Kerckhoff and Davis

• Levinger and Rusbult

What is the first filter in Filter Theory?

• Complementarity

• Similarity in Attitudes

• Social Demography

• Emotional Convergence

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered under the Social Demography filter?

• Physical proximity

• Level of education

• Shared hobbies

• Religion

What does the Similarity in Attitudes filter emphasise in the early stages of a relationship?

• Financial stability

• Shared core beliefs and values

• Physical attraction

• Complementary traits

Which filter becomes more important in long-term relationships according to Filter Theory?

• Social Demography

• Similarity in Attitudes

• Complementarity

• Emotional Convergence

What did Winch (1957) find about the role of similarity in relationships?

• It is irrelevant in the early stages

• It is significant in the early stages

• It is only important in long-term relationships

• It has no impact on relationship development

Which of the following is a criticism of Filter Theory?

• It is universally applicable across all cultures

• It has consistent findings across studies

• It may have a cultural bias towards individualist cultures

• It accurately predicts relationship success

What is the "attitude alignment effect" as observed by Davis and Rusbult?

• Partners become more different over time

• Partners adjust their attitudes to align with each other

• Partners become less emotionally connected

• Partners develop similar financial goals

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of Filter Theory?

• Inconsistent findings across studies

• Direction of causality may be reversed

• It is based on a large, diverse sample

• Cultural bias towards individualist cultures