Love's Healing Touch: Mental Health Quiz Explore how love influences mental health through this insightful quiz. Discover the profound effects of love on well-being. michelle published on October 25 Stacked 1/12 What is the role of 'intimacy' in a loving relationship? Causes increased conflict Decreases empathy between partners Builds a sense of closeness Focuses solely on physical attraction 2/12 Which psychological theory highlights the importance of love in human development? Chomsky's Theory of Language Acquisition Jung's Theory of Archetypes Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development 3/12 How does love affect the perception of pain? Causes phantom pain Increases sensitivity to pain Has no effect on pain perception Decreases sensitivity to pain 4/12 How can a lack of love or companionship affect mental health? Might decrease feelings of loneliness Can improve mental clarity Potentially increases feelings of isolation Can lead to increased self-esteem 5/12 What is a common consequence of feeling unloved on mental health? Depressive symptoms Enhanced cognitive function Increased social connections Heightened sense of well-being 6/12 How does love generally affect stress levels? Has no impact on stress levels Reduces stress levels Varies for each individual with no pattern Increases stress levels significantly 7/12 Which type of love is characterized by intense passion but lacks commitment and intimacy? Platonic love Infatuated love Companionate love Consummate love 8/12 What is 'companionate love' typically linked to? Long-term emotional bonding Short-term stress relief Professional networking Physical attraction 9/12 Which hormone is most commonly associated with love and bonding? Oxytocin Testosterone Cortisol Dopamine 10/12 How can self-love positively impact mental health? Encourages self-compassion and resilience Leads to self-centered behavior Decreases accountability Promotes narcissistic tendencies 11/12 Why might someone in love feel more motivated? High dopamine levels Excessive sleep deprivation Increased cortisol production Enhanced memory recall 12/12 What effect does a supportive, loving relationship have on recovery from illness? Accelerates recovery Delays recovery Worsens the illness No noticeable effect