Mod 3: 🧪Chapter Read Along Q&A - Love, Friendship, and Social Support

According to Durkheim, a person with no close relationships would face what risk?

suicidal feelings

If you've just recently moved to a new city and know few people, who are you likely to become friends with?

People who live near you.

Functional distance is:

the frequency with which people cross paths with others

One of the most basic principles of attraction is that people prefer ______ stimuli.

familiar

In Moreland and Beach’s (1992) study of mere exposure, people liked the woman who ______.

attended the most classes

What finding from research on couple relationships supports the matching hypothesis?

People tend to marry others who are similar in age, education, and social class.

Why are people more likely to like people who like them back?

Because people tend to seek reciprocity in friendships.

Close friends help protect our ______ during stressful times.

mental and physical health

Researchers found that in workplaces where friendships between employees could be developed and maintained people ______.

were less likely to leave their jobs

How do people with close friends at work compare to those who do not in terms of job satisfaction?

they report being much more satisfied

Who may benefit the most from Internet friendships?

those who lack face-to-face social skills

What does research show about the quality of online friendships in comparison to face-to-face?

they can be equally or more intimate

What are the three components of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love?

intimacy, passion, and commitment

Intimacy is:

caring, closeness, and emotional support

How does Companionate Love differ from Consummate Love?

it does not include passion

Research on sexual desire’s impact on the brain finds that sexual desire ______ .

activates the part of the brain that responds to food and drugs

How does the effectiveness of online dating compare to face-to-face?

it's still not clear

Experiencing high levels of ______ is consistently associated with increased happiness and well-being.

perceived social support

What is the maximum number of people we can really know?

around 150

Which type of social networks are most beneficial to people’s health and well-being?

large and diverse social networks