Love, Attraction, and Commitment — Multiple Choice Quiz

Which of the following best defines attraction?

• A desire to control another person

• The action or power of evoking interest or pleasure toward someone or something

• The ability to maintain long-term relationships

• The feeling of commitment to a partner

What is the first thing that usually influences attraction?

• Educational background

• Physical appearance

• Social status

• Religion

What does similarity as a key component of attraction mean?

• Liking someone who has opposite qualities

• Preferring people with different traits

• Being drawn to those with similar characteristics or beliefs

• Being influenced by someone’s physical looks

Which example best shows proximity in attraction?

• Two classmates who often study together develop friendship

• Two strangers meeting online

• People admiring celebrities from afar

• A person attracted to someone they never met

The tendency to like those who show the same feelings toward us is called:

• Similarity

• Reciprocity

• Proximity

• Familiarity

Which statement about physical attraction is TRUE?

• It is a poor predictor of long-term relationship success

• It ensures a deep emotional connection

• It develops only after long communication

• It is not influenced by instincts

What is platonic attraction?

• Attraction based solely on physical appearance

• A romantic interest toward another person

• Attraction based on trust, respect, and shared interests without romance

• A desire to control another’s affection

According to Helen Fisher, people are sometimes attracted to those who seem “out of their league” because:

• They seek perfection and self-improvement

• They dislike challenges in love

• They prefer people who are similar to them

• They want to avoid relationships

According to Merriam-Webster, which is NOT a definition of love?

• Affection based on admiration

• Attraction based on sexual desire

• Strong affection for another arising out of kinship

• An absence of emotional connection

Which chemical is known as the “love hormone” that strengthens the bond between mother and child?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Oxytocin

• Vasopressin