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Most divorces occur in the ________ year of marriage.


A) first to third
B) second to fifth
C) fifth to tenth
D) tenth to twelfth

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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


A) friendship
B) intimacy
C) attachment
D) temperament

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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


A) intimacy versus isolation
B) identity versus identity confusion
C) autonomy versus shame and doubt
D) integrity versus despair

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

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According to research, which of the following is the least important characteristic that women look for in men?


A) kindness
B) good looks
C) earning prospects
D) considerateness

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

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


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) B) and D)

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As soon as Davis's divorce was final, he was out looking for a new romantic relationship. Davis is a(n)


A) competent loner.
B) seeker.
C) enhancer.
D) codependent.

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

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Identify a true statement about parenting.


A) Most parents learn parenting practices from their own parents.
B) Parenting requires minimal interpersonal skills and does not impose emotional demands.
C) When methods of parents are passed on from one generation to the next, the undesirable practices are not perpetuated.
D) Parenting is instinctual and requires no training.

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

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


A) The enhancers account for about 40 percent of the divorce group, whereas the competent loners account for about 10 percent of the divorce group.
B) Unlike the 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 male-dominated divorce group.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following scenarios will most likely increase the tendency of a child to become an introvert and create more emotional problems as an adult?


A) admitting the child to peer groups with other inhibited children with common interests
B) having caregivers who are sensitive and accepting and allowing the child to set his own pace
C) presence of "defensible shelters" that the child can retreat to when there is too much stimulation in the physical environment
D) enrolling the child in a school that is overmanned

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

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According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ________ is physical and sexual attraction to another.


A) attachment
B) commitment
C) intimacy
D) passion

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Sandra and Tom divorced after an 18-year marriage when Tom left Sandra for his colleague. Since the divorce two years ago, Sandra has been promoted in her job, has an active social life with her friends, and has taken up golf. However, when her friends suggest that she meet a man, Sandra tells them that she has no interest in men and that she is quite content with her life. Sandra is a(n)


A) defeated divorcee.
B) competent loner.
C) enhancer.
D) libertine.

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

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In the context of cross-cultural variations in romantic relationships, in contrast to individualistic countries, individuals in collectivist countries are more likely to


A) have a smaller social network.
B) have a strong tendency for self-disclosure.
C) be less group-oriented.
D) have stronger feelings of commitment.

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

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Which of the following is true about gender differences in adult friendships?


A) Compared with women, men have more close friends.
B) Adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women.
C) Compared with women, men's friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support.
D) The adult female pattern of friendship often involves keeping one's distance while sharing useful information.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Sara is in an intimate love relationship with Ren. She has a strong commitment toward her relationship with Ren. However, the intimacy in her relationship is diffused as she also places strong emphasis on connections with her family members. According to the cross-cultural variations observed in romantic relationships, Sara's relationship is most likely characteristic of a(n)


A) narcissistic country.
B) totalitarian country.
C) collectivist country.
D) individualistic country.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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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


A) infatuation.
B) commitment.
C) fatuous love.
D) passion.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages is the most important issue to be negotiated in adolescence?


A) identity versus identity confusion
B) industry versus inferiority
C) intimacy versus isolation
D) autonomy versus shame

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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


A) attachment-secure adults
B) attachment-avoidant adults
C) attachment-anxious adults
D) attachment-disorganized adults

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with


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) B) and D)

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Which of the following statements about marriage around the world is true?


A) Like Scandinavian countries, Japan has a low proportion of unmarried young people.
B) Hungary encourages early marriage and childbearing to offset declines in the population.
C) Individuals in Scandinavian countries marry earlier than Americans.
D) Unlike in Scandinavian countries, cohabitation is popular among young adults in Japan.

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

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Lesbian couples place an especially high priority on


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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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