(long) RELATIONSHIP SCIENCE AND “BUILDING BLOCKS” IF YOU ANS…

(long) RELATIONSHIP SCIENCE AND “BUILDING BLOCKS” IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE OTHER THREE “LONG” ESSAY PROMPTS BLANK   bell hooks (2001) wrote, “Affection is only one ingredient of love. To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients–care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication” (p. 5). First, how does her list compare to empirically-established components of intimate relationships? Second, make your own case for which component(s) are critical for relationships to be defined as intimate and to be loving. Explain your reasoning with supporting details on all components. You may rely on a combination of psychological science and observed or lived experiences. 

(short) RELATIONSHIP SCIENCE AND “BUILDING BLOCKS” IF YOU AN…

(short) RELATIONSHIP SCIENCE AND “BUILDING BLOCKS” IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE OTHER THREE “SHORT” ESSAY PROMPTS BLANK   Relationship science relies on several types of data; however, self-report data is used frequently. Describe two pros and two cons of using self-reports to understand relationships. Then create an applied example (e.g., potential research study into relationships) to illustrate all of the pros and the cons you specified simultaneously in this one study.

(long) FAMILY DYNAMICS IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE O…

(long) FAMILY DYNAMICS IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE OTHER THREE “LONG” ESSAY PROMPTS BLANK   Choose a fictional character (i.e., from a book, movie, or show) for which you have knowledge of their upbringing and childhood circumstances. First, predict what the character’s personality on THREE of the Big 5 should be based on influences from their childhood according to the Life History and Family Dynamics models. Next, compare this to the how the character is portrayed in adulthood. Did the storywriter get it correct? Do NOT retell the storyline, but do use details from the story to support your claims regarding Life History and Family Dynamics.

(long) SOCIAL COGNITION IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE…

(long) SOCIAL COGNITION IF YOU ANSWER THIS ESSAY, LEAVE THE OTHER THREE “LONG” ESSAY PROMPTS BLANK   Wanda Whiner and Debbie Downer start dating and eventually wed. Wanda whines often, but most likely that results from her inflated sense of self, extreme self-centeredness, and perpetual desire to be the dramatic center of attention. Debbie, on the other hand, is somewhat down on herself (e.g., low self-esteem and high self-doubt) although most people wouldn’t guess because she is very flattering to everyone else. Can you predict Wanda’s and Debbie’s satisfaction levels over the course of their relationship? Use the research on self-concepts and self-perception motives as well as scenario details about their social interactions to justify your summary of each person’s satisfaction early in their relationship and then years later in their relationship.