Question 1

_____ 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) All of the above
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)  passion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios will most likely aid an inhibited child to be outgoing,sociable,and emotionally stable as an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer groups with other inhibited children with common interests,so the child feels accepted
B)  Child continuously encounters noisy,chaotic environments that allow no escape from stimulation
C)  Caregivers who use inappropriate "low-level control" and attempt to force the child into new situations
D)  School being "overmanned," so inhibited children are less likely to be tolerated and more likely to feel undervaluedE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lesbian couples usually have sexually 'open' relationships.
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) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Securely attached adults:

Accepted Answer

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) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 6

According to the U.S.Census Bureau,the remarriage rates per 1,000 divorced in 2011 was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  60
B)  41
C)  29
D)  88E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Question 8

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 parents are likely to have more physical energy.
D)  The parents have more time to consider their goals in life.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 9

Lesbian couples place an especially high priority on:

Accepted Answer

A)  social and economic independence.
B)  maintaining a dynamic relationship where one partner is masculine and the other is feminine.
C)  equality in their relationships.
D)  maintaining an open relationship.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

People belonging to the _____ category often spent more time in singles bars and had more casual sex than their counterparts in the other divorce categories.

Accepted Answer

A)  libertine
B)  defeated
C)  seekers
D)  competent lonersE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

According to leading experts Mario Mikulincer and Phillip Shaver,individuals who _____ have a well-integrated sense of self-acceptance,self-esteem,and self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A)  have an attachment-avoidant style
B)  are insecurely attached
C)  are securely attached
D)  have an anxious-attachment styleE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 to have an avoidant adult as a partner.
D)  Adults prefer having a securely attached partner.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The _____ are characterized by individuals motivated to find new mates as soon as possible after their divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  good-enoughs
B)  enhancers
C)  seekers
D)  defeatedE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

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Accepted Answer

A)  defeated
B)  good-enoughs
C)  libertines
D)  competent loners
E)  Mavis Hetherington's research,the _____ were individuals who made up only about 10 percent of the divorced group,and were "well-adjusted,self-sufficient,and socially skilled."F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Discuss the misconceptions about gay and lesbian couples.

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Question 17

Which of the following is a difference between the enhancers and the competent loners?

Accepted Answer

A)  The enhancers account for about 40 percent of the divorce group,whereas the competent loners account for about 10percent of the divorce group.
B)  Unlike enhancers,the competent loners have little interest in sharing their lives with anyone else.
C)  The competent loners show a remarkable ability to bounce back from stress,whereas the enhancers succumb to stressful circumstances.
D)  The competent loners have many females in its divorce group,while the enhancers are primarily a malesdominated divorce group.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Apart from consensual validation,what is the other reason that similarity matters in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Similar attitudes tend to negatively influence relationships in the long run.
B)  It is more socially acceptable to have a partner who is similar.
C)  People tend to shy away from the unknown.
D)  Evolutionary forces act toward integration of similar types.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above

Question 20

According to recent studies,which of the following adults had higher level of sexual satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment-secure adults
B)  Attachment-avoidant adults
C)  Attachment-anxious adults
D)  Attachment-disorganized adultsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

_____ 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.

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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 scenarios will most likely aid an inhibited child to be outgoing,sociable,and emotionally stable as an adult?

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

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According to the U.S.Census Bureau,the remarriage rates per 1,000 divorced in 2011 was _____.

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Lesbian couples place an especially high priority on:

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People belonging to the _____ category often spent more time in singles bars and had more casual sex than their counterparts in the other divorce categories.

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According to leading experts Mario Mikulincer and Phillip Shaver,individuals who _____ have a well-integrated sense of self-acceptance,self-esteem,and self-efficacy.

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