Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   infatuation
B)   commitment
C)   fatuous love
D)   passionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Data from 2009 indicate that in the U.S. for the first time in history:

Accepted Answer

A)   adults began to cohabit instead of entering into marriages.
B)   the proportion of individuals 25 to 34 years of age who have never been married exceeded those who were married.
C)   the percentage of cohabiting adults began to decline.
D)   the proportion of individuals 25 to 34 years of age who are or have been married exceeded those who have never been never married.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

_____ adults describe themselves as securely attached.

Accepted Answer

A)   The majority of
B)   Less than half of
C)   Very few
D)   About a quarter ofE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Deborah Tannen analyzed the talk of men and women and found that compared with women, men prefer to engage in _____ talk.

Accepted Answer

A)   rapport
B)   report
C)   money
D)   emotionalE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Development in early adulthood involves a balance of:

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy and freedom on the one hand with shame and doubt on the other.
B)   passion and trust.
C)   interconnection, independence, and negotiation.
D)   intimacy and commitment on the one hand with independence and freedom on the other.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)   France
B)   Sweden
C)   United States
D)   KenyaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

An attachment style that describes adults who have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

One of the benefits of a good marriage is:

Accepted Answer

A)   increased longevity.
B)   more financial security.
C)   an improved gender identity.
D)   improved social relations.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

_____ individuals are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

Accepted Answer

A)   Disorganized
B)   Anxious
C)   Securely attached
D)   AvoidantE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

_____ love has strong components of sexuality and infatuation, and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)   Companionate
B)   Affectionate
C)   Consummate
D)   RomanticE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A meta-analysis revealed a positive link between _____ and intimacy, with the connection being stronger for men than women.

Accepted Answer

A)   identity development
B)   insecure attachment
C)   postformal thought
D)   postconventional reasoningE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of having children early?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parents are more likely to build up expectations for their children.
B)   Planning for children's growth or education is more methodical and realistic.
C)   The mother is likely to have more physical energy.
D)   The parents have more time to consider their goals in life.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following appears during infancy and plays an important part in socioemotional development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attitude
B)   Temper
C)   Disposition
D)   AttachmentE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

According to Erik Erikson, if individuals do not develop intimacy, they face:

Accepted Answer

A)   low self-esteem.
B)   insecure attachment.
C)   narcissism.
D)   isolation.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marrying late in life
B)   Having a baby prior to marriage
C)   Low education levels
D)   Low incomeE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which one of the following is an advantage of having children late?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women have fewer medical problems during pregnancy.
B)   Parents have more physical energy.
C)   Parents have more income for child-rearing expenses.
D)   Parents are less likely to build up expectations for their children.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

According to Robert J. Sternberg, which of the following best describes the love in a relationship where passion is the only ingredient, and intimacy and commitment are low?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fatuous love
B)   Consummation
C)   Infatuation
D)   Companionate loveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Which of the following appears during infancy and plays an important part in socioemotional development?

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Deborah Tannen analyzed the talk of men and women and found that compared with women, men prefer to engage in _____ talk.

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_____ love has strong components of sexuality and infatuation, and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship.

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Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with:

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

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

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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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Which of the following is an advantage of having children early?

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Data from 2009 indicate that in the U.S. for the first time in history:

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According to Erik Erikson, if individuals do not develop intimacy, they face:

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In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?

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A meta-analysis revealed a positive link between _____ and intimacy, with the connection being stronger for men than women.

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An attachment style that describes adults who have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

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Development in early adulthood involves a balance of:

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One of the benefits of a good marriage is:

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

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_____ adults describe themselves as securely attached.

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_____ individuals are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

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