Explain briefly Winch's theory of complementary needs on mate selection

What will be an ideal response?


The theory of complementary needs holds that people who fall in love tend to be alike in social characteristics such as family prestige, education, and income but different in their psychological needs. For example, an outgoing person falls in love with a quiet, shy person.

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White females in sororities reported that:

A the quest for dates and matrimony was greater for white females than black females. B white females had more problems attracting dates than black females. C black females were extremely marriage oriented. D all of the above.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of living apart together (LAT) relationships?

A) Lack of cleanliness and orderliness B) Lack of self-expression C) Lack of comfort D) Lack of shared history

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A charismatic leader is someone that followers see as having exceptional or superhuman powers and qualities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Monitoring the Future study, conducted by the University of Michigan, allows one to see changes over time in the rates of drug use.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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