Midterm Exam FLHD 4250 Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Principles of a healthy relationship (8) - Correct answer-Commitment,
responsible/accountable, communication, good conflict, equality, support, even
tempered, emotionally mature
What are the three stages of love? - Correct answer-Lust (sexual attraction),
romantic love, attachment (long-term love)
Why do good people still choose the wrong person? (6) - Correct answer-They're
attractive/charming, savior complex, believe they can't do better, fear of being
alone, a way of escape, unfinished parent issues
How does romantic love dumb us down? - Correct answer-A drug-induced state,
body secretes biochemicals that make you feel giddy, energetic, and euphoric,
believe that there are no limits to love
Why do we believe we can't do better? (2) - Correct answer-Previous rejection, we
don't have much to offer (mate selection)
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, Why do we have a savior complex? - Correct answer-Choosing someone healthy is
intimidating
Why do we choose the wrong person with unfinished parental issues? - Correct
answer-An attempt to fix the past and prove that you are lovable
Why do we attempt to escape? - Correct answer-We are in a bad relationship and
need someone to help us get out
Why do we fear being alone? - Correct answer-Everyone else is settling down, we
don't want to miss our chance
Why do we choose the wrong person if they are overly attractive/charming? -
Correct answer-Our love becomes dumbed down and we overlook their
weaknesses, no matter how serious
Jerk warning signs (3) - Correct answer-A habit of not respecting your boundaries,
the utter inability to see anything from anyone else's perspective, a dangerous lack
of emotional controls
Secure attachment style reacting to stress - Correct answer-Access both logical and
emotional side, less likely to go into fight or flight
Insecure avoidant attachment style reacting to stress - Correct answer-Logical side
takes over, emotional side supressed
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Principles of a healthy relationship (8) - Correct answer-Commitment,
responsible/accountable, communication, good conflict, equality, support, even
tempered, emotionally mature
What are the three stages of love? - Correct answer-Lust (sexual attraction),
romantic love, attachment (long-term love)
Why do good people still choose the wrong person? (6) - Correct answer-They're
attractive/charming, savior complex, believe they can't do better, fear of being
alone, a way of escape, unfinished parent issues
How does romantic love dumb us down? - Correct answer-A drug-induced state,
body secretes biochemicals that make you feel giddy, energetic, and euphoric,
believe that there are no limits to love
Why do we believe we can't do better? (2) - Correct answer-Previous rejection, we
don't have much to offer (mate selection)
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, Why do we have a savior complex? - Correct answer-Choosing someone healthy is
intimidating
Why do we choose the wrong person with unfinished parental issues? - Correct
answer-An attempt to fix the past and prove that you are lovable
Why do we attempt to escape? - Correct answer-We are in a bad relationship and
need someone to help us get out
Why do we fear being alone? - Correct answer-Everyone else is settling down, we
don't want to miss our chance
Why do we choose the wrong person if they are overly attractive/charming? -
Correct answer-Our love becomes dumbed down and we overlook their
weaknesses, no matter how serious
Jerk warning signs (3) - Correct answer-A habit of not respecting your boundaries,
the utter inability to see anything from anyone else's perspective, a dangerous lack
of emotional controls
Secure attachment style reacting to stress - Correct answer-Access both logical and
emotional side, less likely to go into fight or flight
Insecure avoidant attachment style reacting to stress - Correct answer-Logical side
takes over, emotional side supressed
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