Question 1

Securely attached adults:

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A)  are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships,but are committed once they are in one.
B)  demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional.
C)  are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D)  tend to distance themselves from their partner.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

According to Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,_____ is the cognitive appraisal of the relationship and the intent to maintain the relationship even in the face of problems.

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A)  commitment
B)  intimacy
C)  attachment
D)  passionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Discuss the misconceptions about gay and lesbian couples.

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Question 4

Individuals with an anxious attachment style:

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A)  are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships,but are committed once they are in one.
B)  demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional.
C)  are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D)  tend to distance themselves from their partner.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about romantic love is TRUE?

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A)  Males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females.
B)  Females show higher avoidance of romantic love than males.
C)  Males show higher anxiety about romantic love than females.
D)  Males and females show the same level of avoidance and anxiety about romantic love.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In a longitudinal study,infants who were securely attached at age _____ were securely attached _____ years later in their adult romantic relationships.

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A)  1; 20
B)  4; 40
C)  2; 30
D)  1; 60E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is another name for romantic love?

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

Question 8

In his meeting with a counselor,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) None of the above

Question 9

Development in early adulthood involves a balance of:

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

Question 10

All of the following are characteristics associated with divorce EXCEPT:

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A)  Depression
B)  Anxiety
C)  Alcohol use
D)  LongevityE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding couples that cohabitate?

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A)  In general,cohabitators are more likely to stay married than non-cohabitators.
B)  If cohabitation begins at age 19,the couple is more likely to get and stay married.
C)  If cohabitation begins in the mid-twenties or later,the risk of marital dissolution is reduced.
D)  Cohabitators often have more traditional views and lifestyles than non-cohabitators.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

This theorist has been studying married couples' lives since the 1970s and has found that seven main principles determine whether a marriage will work.

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Question 13

Anna 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 Anna's attachment style?

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A)  Disorganized attachment style
B)  Anxious attachment style
C)  Avoidant attachment style
D)  Secure attachment styleE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

In Sternberg's view,an affair or a fling in which there is little intimacy and even less commitment is an example of:

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

Question 15

According to Sternberg,the strongest,fullest form of love is ______ love.

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A)  infatuation
B)  affectionate
C)  fatuous
D)  consummateE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

_____ infants are defined as those who use the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment.

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A)  Securely detached
B)  Avoidant
C)  Insecurely attached
D)  Securely attachedE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

List a few reasons why remarried adults often find it difficult to stay remarried.

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Question 18

Juggling the competing demands of intimacy,identity,and independence becomes a central task of:

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood.
B)  adolescence.
C)  parenthood.
D)  adulthood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is an outcome of the growing trend of having fewer children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Institutional care is replaced by parental care.
B)  Women have less time for other endeavors.
C)  Men are apt to invest a greater amount of time in fathering.
D)  Parents are bound to have more realistic expectations for their children.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Carlise feels passionate about her husband,they often disclose their innermost thoughts to one another,and both are committed to the relationship.Which type of love describes their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  infatuation
B)  affectionate
C)  fatuous
D)  consummateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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