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 D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

According to Erik Erikson,which of the following is the sixth developmental stage?

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A)  Intimacy versus isolation
B)  Identity versus identity confusion
C)  Autonomy versus shame and doubt
D)  Integrity versus despairE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

An attachment style that describes adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once they are in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

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Avoidant a...

Question 4

_____ love is also called eros.

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A)  Companionate
B)  Affectionate
C)  Romantic
D)  ConsummateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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 D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE of the preferences of adults regarding the attachment styles of their partners?

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A)  Securely attached adults show a preference for individuals with an anxious attachment style.
B)  Individuals with an anxious attachment style mostly seem to prefer a partner with an anxious attachment style.
C)  Adults prefer having an avoidant adult as a partner.
D)  Adults prefer having a securely attached partner.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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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A)  rapport
B)  report
C)  money
D)  emotionalE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Most parents learn parenting practices from:

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A)  their own parents.
B)  parenting educators.
C)  their friends who are parents.
D)  their older siblings.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to recent studies,half of first marriages will end in divorce within _____ years.

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A)  five
B)  ten
C)  fifteen
D)  twentyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In Finland,divorce peaks at approximately _____ years after marriage,then declines gradually.

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A)  1 to 3
B)  3 to 4
C)  5 to 7
D)  15 to 17E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

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

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A)  Marrying late in life
B)  Having a baby prior to marriage
C)  Low education levels
D)  Low incomeE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

This form of love is also called passionate love,or eros.It has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates in the early period of a love relationship.

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Question 13

According to Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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A)  friendship.
B)  sexual desire.
C)  long-term commitment.
D)  spontaneity in behavior.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

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A)  Passion
B)  Exchange
C)  Commitment
D)  IntimacyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following attachment styles is characterized by more satisfaction in close relationships?

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

Question 16

Both divorced women and divorced men complain of all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  diminished self-esteem.
B)  lowered sexual gratification.
C)  anxiety about the unknowns in their lives.
D)  difficulty in forming satisfactory new intimate relationships.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Couples whose marriages begin online:

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A)  usually cohabitate first.
B)  are less likely to divorce than couples who started in traditional offline contexts.
C)  report lower levels of marital satisfaction and are more likely to divorce.
D)  are likely to dissolve their marriage within the first two years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

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The majority of studies have found lower...

Question 19

Most divorces occur in the _____ year of marriage.

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A)  first to third
B)  second to fifth
C)  fifth to tenth
D)  tenth to twelfthE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

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 C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

In Finland,divorce peaks at approximately _____ years after marriage,then declines gradually.

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Couples whose marriages begin online:

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

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Which of the following attachment styles is characterized by more satisfaction in close relationships?

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Both divorced women and divorced men complain of all of the following EXCEPT:

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According to Erik Erikson,which of the following is the sixth developmental stage?

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Which of the following is TRUE of the preferences of adults regarding the attachment styles of their partners?

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_____ love is also called eros.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

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

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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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Most divorces occur in the _____ year of marriage.

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

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This form of love is also called passionate love,or eros.It has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates in the early period of a love relationship.

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Most parents learn parenting practices from:

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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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Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

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According to recent studies,half of first marriages will end in divorce within _____ years.

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According to Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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