Question 1

Self-disclosure and the sharing of private thoughts are hallmarks of:

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A)  rivalry.
B)  competition.
C)  intimacy.
D)  temperament.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Women's friendships tend to be characterized not only by _____ but also by _____.

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A)  talk; silence
B)  competition; camaraderie
C)  depth; breadth
D)  intimacy; rivalryE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,love is characterized by the dimensions of:

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A)  role-exchanges,exclusivity,and commitment.
B)  shared activities,self-disclosure,and commitment.
C)  passion,commitment,and intimacy.
D)  transference,companionship,and self-disclosure.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to Erik Erikson,which of the following stages is the most important issue to be negotiated in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity versus identity confusion
B)  Industry versus inferiority
C)  Intimacy versus isolation
D)  Autonomy versus shameE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Bob worships his colleague Anne.He loves her from afar but there is no intimacy or closeness between them.Sternberg would characterize this as _____ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  consummate
B)  fatuous
C)  affectionate
D)  passionateE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements about cohabiting arrangements in the U.S.is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most cohabiting couples want the official aspects of marriage.
B)  Cohabiting arrangements are declining steadily.
C)  Fewer than 1 out of 10 such arrangements lasts five years.
D)  Most of these arrangements are very long-lasting.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher academic achievement in college.
B)  stronger sibling relationships in adulthood.
C)  secure attachment to romantic partners in adulthood.
D)  an easy temperament in adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Describe the three adult attachment styles and include behavioral examples of each.For each style, describe what advice would you give to a patient who wanted to improve their relationships?
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Question 9

What percentage of divorcees report more competence and better adjustment following the divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent
B)  20 percent
C)  40 percent
D)  80 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Female friendships involve more _____ than male friendships.

Accepted Answer

A)  competition
B)  outdoor activities
C)  self-disclosure
D)  sharing of useful informationE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

_____ adults have positive views of relationships,find it easy to get close to others,and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Securely attached
B)  Attachment-anxious
C)  Attachment-avoidant
D)  Securely detachedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him,but we aren't what you would call emotionally close.I love being with him,but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's theory of love,which type of love is Julie experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affectionate love
B)  Infatuation
C)  Consummate love
D)  Companionate loveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

What are the three major types of love discussed in the text?

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Question 14

All of the following are myths about gay and lesbian couples EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a large number of sexual partners.
B)  They do not have long-term relationships.
C)  One partner assumes a masculine role,and one partner assumes a feminine role.
D)  They prefer long-term,committed relationships.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of John Gottman's seven main principles that determine whether a marriage will work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overcoming gridlock
B)  Solving perpetual conflicts
C)  Letting your partner influence you
D)  Creating shared meaningE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

These theorists studied attachment styles in young adults and developed an assessment tool to measure attachment style.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following differences in communication of men and women has research shown to be TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women use words more for discussing external events such as occupations and money.
B)  Men and women cannot be distinguished from one another in their references to anger and sexuality.
C)  Overall gender differences in communication are fairly large for both children and adults.
D)  Men use words more for discussing people and what they were doing.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

A recent study revealed that in their early twenties,women showed more _____ with their closest friend than did men.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intimacy
B)  rivalry
C)  competition
D)  physical intimacyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In 2010,by 40 years of age,_____ percent of individuals had ever been married.

Accepted Answer

A)  35
B)  40
C)  77
D)  50E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Approximately 50 percent of adults remarry within _____ years after their divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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