Question 1

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

Question 2

Briefly describe Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.

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In early adulthood,according to Erikson,...

Question 3

In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  France
B)  Sweden
C)  United States
D)  KenyaE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Compared to the relationships established in person,what is the significant finding about romantic relationships initiated over the Internet?

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A)  Romantic relationships initiated on the Internet are more likely than relationships established in person to last for more than two years.
B)  In contrast to popular belief,intentional misrepresentation of self over the Internet is very rare.
C)  Women were found to be more dishonest than men.
D)  Romantic relationships established in person have been found to last longer than those established over the Internet.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following BEST exemplifies the psychological concept of consensual validation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complimenting someone on the positive changes made in his or her life
B)  Being curious about someone whose native culture differs considerably from your own
C)  Being comfortable with someone who values the same things that you do
D)  Agreeing with someone that a proposed compromise is valid and acceptableE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Kelly has just given birth to her first baby at age 37; her best friend,Olivia,age 26,just gave birth to her first child.Which of the following is likely to be TRUE for these new mothers?

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A)  Kelly will have more energy to care for her child than Olivia.
B)  Olivia will have fewer medical problems with pregnancy and childbirth.
C)  Olivia will more likely build up expectations for her child.
D)  Olivia will have more income for child-rearing expenses than Kelly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Research relating to individual temperaments has indicated that children with easy temperaments at age 3 to 5:

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A)  are more likely to have learning disabilities in adolescence.
B)  largely do not carry that temperament into adulthood.
C)  are less likely than other adults to be assertive.
D)  are more likely to be well adjusted as young adults.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to the triangulartheory of love,which type of love includes passion and commitment,but does not include (or is low on)intimacy?

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Question 9

According to Robert J.Sternberg's triangulartheory 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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

_____ 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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A)  Disorganized
B)  Anxious
C)  Securely attached
D)  AvoidantE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

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Some of the reasons why remarried adults...

Question 12

A recent survey of more than 3,000 adults revealed that premarital education was linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower level of marital satisfaction.
B)  higher level of commitment to a spouse.
C)  lower level of destructive marital conflict.
D)  lower likelihood of divorce.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

According to

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A)  the good-enoughs.
B)  the enhancers.
C)  the seekers.
D)  the defeated.
E)  Mavis Hetherington's research,the largest group of divorced people falls into the category of:F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

After Mildred's divorce,she went back to college,renewed old acquaintanceships,and took up ballroom dancing.After completing college,she got the job she'd always wanted and entered into a long-term relationship.Mildred chose the pathway of:

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A)  the good-enoughs.
B)  the defeated.
C)  the seeker.
D)  the enhancer.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Describe the three adult attachment styles and include behavioral examples of each.

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Question 16

Gayle's divorce was final last year.During the first year after the divorce,Gayle spent every evening after work in a singles bar.She had several casual affairs.Gayle can be characterized as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancer.
B)  good-enough.
C)  libertine.
D)  competent loner.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  infatuation.
B)  consummation.
C)  fatuous love.
D)  companionate love.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambivalently
B)  Avoidantly
C)  Insecurely
D)  SecurelyE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

At the end of the first year post-divorce,which of the following are most likely to grow disillusioned with their sensation-seeking lifestyle and subsequently wanting a stable relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seekers
B)  Libertines
C)  Competent loners
D)  DefeatedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

At the end of the first year post-divorce,which of the following are most likely to grow disillusioned with their sensation-seeking lifestyle and subsequently wanting a stable relationship?

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

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

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After Mildred's divorce,she went back to college,renewed old acquaintanceships,and took up ballroom dancing.After completing college,she got the job she'd always wanted and entered into a long-term relationship.Mildred chose the pathway of:

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Compared to the relationships established in person,what is the significant finding about romantic relationships initiated over the Internet?

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Gayle's divorce was final last year.During the first year after the divorce,Gayle spent every evening after work in a singles bar.She had several casual affairs.Gayle can be characterized as a(n) :

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Kelly has just given birth to her first baby at age 37; her best friend,Olivia,age 26,just gave birth to her first child.Which of the following is likely to be TRUE for these new mothers?

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Most divorces occur in the _____ year of marriage.

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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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According to Robert J.Sternberg's triangulartheory 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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Briefly describe Erikson's stage of intimacy versus isolation.

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Research relating to individual temperaments has indicated that children with easy temperaments at age 3 to 5:

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According to the triangulartheory of love,which type of love includes passion and commitment,but does not include (or is low on)intimacy?

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In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?

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A recent survey of more than 3,000 adults revealed that premarital education was linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

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

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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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Describe the three adult attachment styles and include behavioral examples of each.

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