In their study, Simmons, vom Kolke, and Shimizu (1986) found that romantic love was valued more in the United States and Germany than in Japan. In this context, which of the following statements is true?
a) Love is not an essential factor in reinforcing relationship between marriage partners.
b) Platonic love is more valued in Japan than in the United States.
c) Romantic love is valued in cultures with few strong, extended family ties.
d) Romantic love is valued in cultures that value materialism and platonic love.
Question 2According to Yamaguchi (2001), which of the following statements is true of proxy control?
a) It is a form of control in which one attempts to control the environment as a member of a group, and the group serves as the agent of control.
b) It is a form of control that can be used when personal control, either direct or indirect, is not available or inappropriate.
c) It is a type of control in which one's agency is hidden or downplayed.
d) It is a type of control in which the self acts as an agent, and individuals feel themselves to be more self-efficacious when their agency is made explicit.
Question 3In the context of mate selection, attracting someone who is already in a romantic relationship with someone else is called:
a) mate searching.
b) mate mediation.
c) mate poaching.
d) mate classification.
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