Whereas _____________ love is characterized by feelings of intimacy and affection, _____________ love tends to include intense longing and physiological arousal.
a. platonic; romantic
b. tranquil; sexual
c. companionate; passionate
d. empty; erotic
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT one of the cross-cultural research findings about love and relationships reported in this chapter?
a. Unlike in the United States where it is conventional for married couples to live together, in many areas of West Africa, married couples live apart, prioritizing the connection with extended family over that with a spouse.
b. As indicated by the concept of yuan, Chinese are more likely to believe that relationship outcomes are determined by fate than are Americans.
c. Romantic love seems universal among humans, even as culture shapes how that emotional state is experienced and expressed.
d. Divorce rates are higher for arranged marriages than they are for marriages in which the individuals find their own spouse.
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