by pdaugherty
Relationships form the foundation of our social lives, influencing our happiness, health, and overall well-being. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the dynamics that make relationships work, the science behind them, and the cultural nuances that shape our interactions. Let’s see how much you know about building and maintaining meaningful connections!
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Relationships Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the term for the chemical that is often referred to as the ‘love hormone’?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Oxytocin
Adrenaline
2. Which psychologist is famous for the ‘attachment theory’?
Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
Carl Jung
Erik Erikson
3. What is the term for a relationship where one person is significantly more invested than the other?
Symbiotic
Codependent
Unrequited
Reciprocal
4. Which love style is characterized by playful and uncommitted love?
Eros
Ludus
Storge
Pragma
5. What is ‘active listening’ in the context of communication?
Hearing the words
Nodding occasionally
Repeating what the speaker says
Fully concentrating and responding appropriately
6. What is the term for a relationship where both partners benefit equally?
Codependent
Symbiotic
Reciprocal
Unrequited
7. Which of the following is a common sign of a healthy relationship?
Frequent arguments
Lack of communication
Mutual respect and support
Jealousy and possessiveness
8. What is the ‘honeymoon phase’ in a relationship?
The first few months of a relationship
The period after getting married
The time spent planning a wedding
The phase when couples start living together
9. Which of the following is NOT a common love language?
Words of Affirmation
Acts of Service
Quality Time
Financial Support
10. What is the term for the phenomenon where people prefer things because they are familiar with them?
Mere Exposure Effect
Reciprocity Norm
Social Proof
Halo Effect
11. Which of the following is a key component of emotional intelligence in relationships?
Empathy
Charisma
Intelligence
Humor
12. What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive traits to attractive people?
Confirmation Bias
Self-Serving Bias
Halo Effect
Attribution Error
13. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication in relationships?
Texting
Eye contact
Talking on the phone
Writing a letter
14. What is the ‘bystander effect’ in social psychology?
People are more likely to help in a group
People are less likely to help in a group
People are more likely to help when alone
People are less likely to help when alone
15. What is the term for a relationship where both partners are equally dependent on each other?
Codependent
Symbiotic
Reciprocal
Unrequited
16. Which of the following is a common cause of conflict in relationships?
Effective communication
Mutual respect
Misunderstandings
Shared goals
17. What is the term for the practice of maintaining multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all parties involved?
Monogamy
Polyamory
Infidelity
Serial Dating
18. Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love?
Intimacy
Passion
Commitment
Trust
19. What is the term for the phenomenon where people feel closer to someone after sharing personal information?
Self-Disclosure
Reciprocity
Social Exchange
Mutual Respect
20. Which of the following is a common strategy for resolving conflicts in relationships?
Avoidance
Compromise
Blaming
Ignoring
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