Positive Psychology Quiz 3

Chapters 5, 6, and the study guide for quiz 3

Love is driven by two main systems: ___ and ___.

lust and attachment

The main neurochemical most associated with pair bonding is ___.

oxytocin

Passionate love includes ___ and ___.

physical attraction; desire

Companionate love includes ___, ___, and ___.

trust; commitment; intimacy

Romantic relationships are most satisfying when partners show ___.

empathy

Long-term satisfaction is predicted by ___ and ___.

communication; conflict resolution

One limitation of self-disclosure is that it can lead to ___.

vulnerability

Relationship success depends more on ___ than on similarity.

mutual respect

Gratitude in relationships strengthens ___.

connection

Humor and playfulness reduce ___ and increase ___.

tension; satisfaction

The hormone linked to stress reduction and bonding is ___.

oxytocin

Relationship satisfaction depends on ___ communication.

positive

Compassionate love predicts ___ relationship duration.

long-term

Passionate love is associated with increased ___ activation.

dopamine

People high in ___ are more likely to maintain healthy relationships.

agreeableness

Love triggers physiological effects such as reduced ___ and increased ___.

stress; happiness

Gratitude promotes ___ between partners.

trust

Emotional intelligence allows partners to manage ___ effectively.

conflict

Partners who express appreciation regularly report higher ___.

satisfaction

Healthy relationships depend on both ___ and ___ support.

emotional; practical

Relationship satisfaction is influenced by the ratio of ___ to ___ interactions.

positive; negative

Mutual self-disclosure builds ___.

intimacy

Humor predicts long-term ___.

satisfaction

Kindness acts as a ___ factor in relationships.

protective

Active listening improves ___ understanding.

emotional

Positive interactions during stress predict better ___ outcomes.

health

Relationship maintenance involves regular ___ and ___.

effort; gratitude

The presence of oxytocin fosters ___ and ___.

trust; attachment

Love is a complex set of ___ and ___ associated with affection and connection.

emotions; motivations

Love can be viewed as both a ___ and a ___.

state; trait

Love and lust activate ___ brain areas.

different

A mother’s touch releases ___ in infants.

oxytocin

Loving relationships lower ___ and ___ hormones.

cortisol; stress

Marriage is linked to higher ___ well-being and ___.

subjective; longevity

The benefits of marriage depend on relationship ___.

quality

Support for ___ marriage is growing.

same-sex

Traits that strengthen relationships include ___, ___, and ___.

trust; communication; empathy

___ and shared time increase satisfaction.

gratitude

Marriage reduces ___ risk and improves cardiac health.

stroke

Married people show lower physiological ___ to stress.

reactivity

Passionate love is an intense ___ for union with another.

longing

Companionate love includes intimacy, trust, ___, and affection.

commitment

Six love styles are ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___.

eros; storge; ludus; pragma; mania; agape

Combining passion, intimacy, and commitment produces ___ love.

consummate

Love springs up anytime two people connect over a shared ___.

positive emotion

The synchrony of biochemistry and behavior is called ___.

positive resonance

Love includes a motive to invest in each other’s ___.

well-being

Two necessary conditions for love are ___ and ___.

safety; in-person contact

Traits predicting satisfaction include ___, ___, and ___.

warmth; kindness; humor

“Appearance and income aren’t going to hold your hand when you’re ___ or ___.”

in the hospital; sick

Shared ___ predicts higher ___ satisfaction.

laughter; marital

The ___ phenomenon occurs when partners help each other grow.

Michelangelo

___ are detailed maps of your partner’s world.

love maps

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work were proposed by ___.

Gottman and Silver

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work are ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___.

enhance love maps; nurture fondness and admiration; turn toward each other; let your partner influence you; solve solvable problems; overcome gridlock; create shared meaning

Flourishing families include warmth, respect, democratic decision-making, and ___ relationships.

positive

Resilient families maintain ___, ___, and ___.

commitment; humor; coping skills

Relationships fail due to ___ set-ups, negative reciprocity, and stonewalling.

harsh

Physical intimacy such as ___, caressing, kissing, and sex strengthens bonds.

cuddling

“There is no such thing as an individual, only fragments of families.” Who said this?

Carl Whitaker

Satisfaction decreases with inaccurate forecasting and ___ expectations.

unrealistic

Satisfaction increases when couples are married, have ___ children, are over ___, middle-class, and college-educated.

three; 30

Adler stressed the influence of the ___ of origin.

family

The parenting style fostering positive self-concept is ___.

authoritative

Authoritative parenting is demanding and high in warmth and ___.

responsiveness

Healthy families show commitment, communication, autonomy, and ___ and ___.

humor; laughter

Positive health focuses on not only the absence of illness but the presence of ___ and ___.

wellness; vitality

Complete health includes ___, ___, and ___ well-being.

physical; mental; social

The absence of disease is not equal to ___.

health

Physical health predicts higher ___ well-being.

psychological

People high in optimism live ___ and cope better.

longer

Positive emotions can undo the effects of ___.

stress

Exercise enhances ___ function and reduces depression.

immune

Regular exercise is associated with increased ___ activity.

endorphin

Sleep deprivation impairs ___ and immune response.

cognition

Mindfulness practice increases ___ and lowers stress hormones.

awareness

Meditation strengthens the ___ cortex.

prefrontal

The relaxation response is the opposite of the ___ response.

fight-or-flight

Healthy eating emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and limited ___.

processed foods

A key component of blue-zone diets is ___.

plant-based foods

Smoking cessation rapidly improves ___ health.

cardiovascular

Alcohol in moderation can reduce ___ risk, but excess harms health.

heart disease

Social support predicts better ___ outcomes and faster recovery.

health

Positive relationships enhance ___ system functioning.

immune

Laughter increases pain tolerance and reduces ___ levels.

cortisol

Spirituality and purpose in life promote ___ resilience.

psychological

Gratitude journaling improves ___ and sleep quality.

mood

Meaningful work contributes to better ___ and fulfillment.

health

Optimism and coping predict better ___ outcomes in illness.

recovery

Hopeful patients show stronger ___ function.

immune

Resilient individuals recover more quickly from ___.

trauma

Well-being interventions like exercise and meditation have ___ effects over time.

cumulative

Preventive health focuses on promoting ___, not just treating disease.

wellness

Long life is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and strong ___.

social networks

“Blue Zones” refer to regions where people live unusually ___ lives.

long

Healthy centenarians often maintain ___ engagement and optimism.

social

Positive health is best viewed as a balance between ___, ___, and ___.

body; mind; relationships

Positive health focuses on strengthening physical, psychological, and social ___ rather than only treating disease.

resources

Complete health involves not just avoiding illness but achieving ___ functioning in all domains.

optimum

Health is defined not simply as the absence of disease but the presence of ___, ___, and ___.

vitality; engagement; purpose