Question 1

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, consummate love is characterized by

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A)   passion, intimacy, and commitment.
B)   romance, shared disclosure, and sexual desire.
C)   commitment and exclusiveness.
D)   eroticism and companionship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Compare women's and men's friendship patterns.

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Compared with men, women have more close friends and their friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support. Women are more likely to listen at length to what a friend has to say and be sympathetic, and women have been labeled as "talking companions" because talk is so central to their relationship. Women's friendships tend to be characterized not only by depth but also by breadth: Women share many aspects of their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Male friends are more likely to engage in activities, especially outdoors. Thus, the adult male pattern of friendship often involves keeping one's distance while sharing useful information. Men are less likely than women to talk about their weaknesses with their friends, and men want practical solutions to their problems rather than sympathy. Also, adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women.

Question 3

In the context of cross-cultural variations in romantic relationships, in contrast to individualistic countries, individuals in collectivist countries are more likely to

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A)   have a smaller social network.
B)   have a strong tendency for self-disclosure.
C)   be less group-oriented.
D)   have stronger feelings of commitment.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The ________ attachment style is more likely to be characterized by trust, commitment, and longevity.

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A)   disorganized
B)   avoidant
C)   anxious
D)   secureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Recent studies confirmed that ________ individuals showed strong ambivalence toward a romantic partner.

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A)   attachment-anxious
B)   securely attached
C)   attachment-avoidant
D)   attachment-disorganizedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Erikson describes ________ as finding oneself while losing oneself in another person, and it requires a commitment to another person.

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A)   friendship
B)   intimacy
C)   attachment
D)   temperamentE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Identify a true statement about premarital education programs.

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A)   They are linked to a lower level of marital satisfaction.
B)   They are linked to a higher level of commitment to a spouse.
C)   They tend to increase the likelihood of divorce.
D)   They tend to hinder the level of communication between couples.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 8

Identify a true statement about parenting.

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A)   Most parents learn parenting practices from their own parents.
B)   Parenting requires minimal interpersonal skills and does not impose emotional demands.
C)   When methods of parents are passed on from one generation to the next, the undesirable practices are not perpetuated.
D)   Parenting is instinctual and requires no training.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Amy is not overly stressed out about her relationship with her boyfriend Danny. She trusts him and is sure that if there are any problems, they can talk it through and come to an understanding. Which of the following best describes Amy's attachment style?

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A)   disorganized
B)   anxious
C)   avoidant
D)   secureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In his meeting with a counsellor, Dalton revealed that he was uncomfortable being close to others. He finds it difficult to trust people completely and doesn't allow himself to depend completely on them. He gets nervous if someone tries to get too intimate with him. It seems likely that Dalton has a(n)  ________ attachment style.

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A)   secure
B)   anxious
C)   conflicted
D)   avoidantE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Briefly describe Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.

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Question 12

Brenda and Jonathan have been married for 15 years. When Brenda develops a potentially fatal lung disease, Jonathan retires in order to care for Brenda. This shows that Brenda and Jonathan's relationship has a high level of

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A)   infatuation.
B)   commitment.
C)   fatuous love.
D)   passion.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular 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 C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is one of John Gottman's seven main practices that help marriages succeed?

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A)   Create a gridlock.
B)   Solve perpetual conflicts.
C)   Avoid letting your partner influence you.
D)   Establish love maps.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 15

Identify a true statement regarding remarriage in the United States.

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A)   Men tend to remarry after a divorce sooner than women do.
B)   Remarried adults often find it easy to stay remarried.
C)   Men with lower incomes are more likely to remarry than their counterparts with higher incomes.
D)   Remarriage occurs later for partners who initiated the divorce.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ________ relates to the emotional feelings of warmth, closeness, and sharing in a relationship.

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A)   attachment
B)   intimacy
C)   commitment
D)   passionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day. Neither of us was talking, both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts. But it was a very comfortable, companionable silence, and I loved it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?

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A)   passion
B)   infatuation
C)   romantic love
D)   affectionate loveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of attachment-anxious individuals?

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A)   They show strong ambivalence toward a romantic partner.
B)   They tend to have low levels of health anxiety.
C)   They tend to distance themselves from their partner.
D)   They are unlikely to be characterized by higher negative affect.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is a problem that can plague cross-gender friendships?

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A)   unclear sexual boundaries
B)   lack of intimacy
C)   lack of trust
D)   learning about shared characteristicsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What are some of the advantages of having children later in life?

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