Question 1

Which of the following is identified in the text as an advantage in meeting someone on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) One gets to know another before becoming distracted by physical appearance. 
B) One is able to avoid the danger associated with face-to-face meetings. 
C) Geographic location is unimportant. 
D) all of the above 
A) One gets to know another before becoming distracted by physical appearance. 
B) One is able to avoid the danger associated with face-to-face meetings. 
C) Geographic location is unimportant. 
D) all of the above A

Question 2

Susan Sprecher's research found the sense of being underbenefitted in a relationship to be associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) lower satisfaction 
B) lesser commitment 
C) higher likelihood of breaking up 
D) all of these 
A) lower satisfaction 
B) lesser commitment 
C) higher likelihood of breaking up 
D) all of these D

Question 3

From the __________ perspective,we would expect dating relationships to involve some efforts to enhance one's position in society.

Accepted Answer

A) conflict 
B) systems 
C) social exchange 
D) symbolic interactionist 
A) conflict 
B) systems 
C) social exchange 
D) symbolic interactionist A

Question 4

In a survey of 475 college students in three Russian universities revealed what percentage of females reporting some kind of sexual assault?

Accepted Answer

A) 6%. 
B) 16% 
C) 36% 
D) 66% 
A) 6%. 
B) 16% 
C) 36% 
D) 66%

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the kinds of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A) Sharing emotions 
B) Sharing needs 
C) Sharing fantasies 
D) All of these 
A) Sharing emotions 
B) Sharing needs 
C) Sharing fantasies 
D) All of these

Question 6

Building intimacy involves which of the following parts?

Accepted Answer

A) self-disclosure 
B) intimacy as an exchange relationship 
C) interdependence 
D) all of these 
A) self-disclosure 
B) intimacy as an exchange relationship 
C) interdependence 
D) all of these

Question 7

An honest revealing of oneself to another person is referred to as.

Accepted Answer

A) cohabitation 
B) self-disclosure 
C) equity 
D) contract 
A) cohabitation 
B) self-disclosure 
C) equity 
D) contract

Question 8

The development of personal ads is related to:

Accepted Answer

A) the number of people unable or unwilling to carry on a committed relationship. 
B) the number of people employed in small offices. 
C) the difficulty of finding a suitable dating partner. 
D) the declining interest in dating. 
A) the number of people unable or unwilling to carry on a committed relationship. 
B) the number of people employed in small offices. 
C) the difficulty of finding a suitable dating partner. 
D) the declining interest in dating.

Question 9

Friendships have important functions for singles,including:

Accepted Answer

A) help with difficult decisions. 
B) enhancing singles' health. 
C) enhance singles' emotional well-being. 
D) all of the above. 
A) help with difficult decisions. 
B) enhancing singles' health. 
C) enhance singles' emotional well-being. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

From the __________ perspective,the crucial factor explaining why women remain in abusive relationships is how the victims define their violent situation.

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic interactionist 
B) systems 
C) conflict 
D) social exchange 
A) symbolic interactionist 
B) systems 
C) conflict 
D) social exchange

Question 11

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of refusing to face the problems and a willingness to let the relationship die.

Accepted Answer

A) neglect 
B) loyalty 
C) voice 
D) exit 
A) neglect 
B) loyalty 
C) voice 
D) exit

Question 12

Which of the following is a reason for why people are single?

Accepted Answer

A) preferable to being in an unhappy relationship 
B) to pursue a career 
C) personal freedom 
D) all of these 
A) preferable to being in an unhappy relationship 
B) to pursue a career 
C) personal freedom 
D) all of these

Question 13

A study of older dating couples determined that dating enhances the __________ of the female.

Accepted Answer

A) economic position 
B) political influence 
C) status,or prestige 
D) none of the above 
A) economic position 
B) political influence 
C) status,or prestige 
D) none of the above

Question 14

Studies of personal ads in newspapers indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A) men are generally more concerned with physical characteristics. 
B) women are more concerned with physical characteristics. 
C) men are more concerned with psychological factors and personality. 
D) men most often emphasize such factors as emotion and commitment. 
A) men are generally more concerned with physical characteristics. 
B) women are more concerned with physical characteristics. 
C) men are more concerned with psychological factors and personality. 
D) men most often emphasize such factors as emotion and commitment.

Question 15

According to the text,which of the following are an integral part of building an intimate relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) maturity 
B) experience 
C) self-disclosure 
D) all of the above 
A) maturity 
B) experience 
C) self-disclosure 
D) all of the above

Question 16

"Hooking up" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) anything from kissing to sexual intercourse between two people who are not committed to each other. 
B) casual and spontaneous getting together. 
C) getting involved with someone. 
D) dating someone exclusively. 
A) anything from kissing to sexual intercourse between two people who are not committed to each other. 
B) casual and spontaneous getting together. 
C) getting involved with someone. 
D) dating someone exclusively.

Question 17

Using a small sample of 73 male and 173 female students who were passionately in love,dated,and then broke up,three researchers (Choo,Levine,and Hatfield)found a number of gender differences.Which of the following is/are among these observed differences?

Accepted Answer

A) The men were more likely than the women to experience joy or relief immediately after the break-up. 
B) As a coping style,the men were more likely than the women to bury themselves in work or sports. 
C) As a coping style,the men were more likely than the women to blame their partners. 
D) all of the above 
A) The men were more likely than the women to experience joy or relief immediately after the break-up. 
B) As a coping style,the men were more likely than the women to bury themselves in work or sports. 
C) As a coping style,the men were more likely than the women to blame their partners. 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding sexual and racial differences in self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A) Girls seek intimate disclosures at an earlier age than boys 
B) White girls disclose more in intimate relationships than friendships 
C) Boys establish friendships at an earlier age than do girls 
D) African American girls had higher levels of disclosure than boys 
A) Girls seek intimate disclosures at an earlier age than boys 
B) White girls disclose more in intimate relationships than friendships 
C) Boys establish friendships at an earlier age than do girls 
D) African American girls had higher levels of disclosure than boys

Question 19

A single person's various relationships can be used to create a:

Accepted Answer

A) family of origin. 
B) virtual family. 
C) network family. 
D) surrogate family. 
A) family of origin. 
B) virtual family. 
C) network family. 
D) surrogate family.

Question 20

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of withdrawal or threatened withdrawal from the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) neglect 
B) loyalty 
C) voice 
D) exit 
A) neglect 
B) loyalty 
C) voice 
D) exit

Which of the following is identified in the text as an advantage in meeting someone on the Internet?

Susan Sprecher's research found the sense of being underbenefitted in a relationship to be associated with which of the following?

From the __________ perspective,we would expect dating relationships to involve some efforts to enhance one's position in society.

In a survey of 475 college students in three Russian universities revealed what percentage of females reporting some kind of sexual assault?

Which of the following is one of the kinds of self-disclosure?

Building intimacy involves which of the following parts?

An honest revealing of oneself to another person is referred to as.

The development of personal ads is related to:

Friendships have important functions for singles,including:

From the __________ perspective,the crucial factor explaining why women remain in abusive relationships is how the victims define their violent situation.

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of refusing to face the problems and a willingness to let the relationship die.

Which of the following is a reason for why people are single?

A study of older dating couples determined that dating enhances the __________ of the female.

Studies of personal ads in newspapers indicate that:

According to the text,which of the following are an integral part of building an intimate relationship?

"Hooking up" refers to

Using a small sample of 73 male and 173 female students who were passionately in love,dated,and then broke up,three researchers (Choo,Levine,and Hatfield)found a number of gender differences.Which of the following is/are among these observed differences?

Which of the following is true regarding sexual and racial differences in self-disclosure?

A single person's various relationships can be used to create a:

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of withdrawal or threatened withdrawal from the relationship.

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Diversity in Families

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Remarriage and Stepfamilies

Intimacy in the Later Years

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Exam 5: Getting Involved

Which of the following is identified in the text as an advantage in meeting someone on the Internet?

Susan Sprecher's research found the sense of being underbenefitted in a relationship to be associated with which of the following?

From the __________ perspective,we would expect dating relationships to involve some efforts to enhance one's position in society.

In a survey of 475 college students in three Russian universities revealed what percentage of females reporting some kind of sexual assault?

Which of the following is one of the kinds of self-disclosure?

Building intimacy involves which of the following parts?

An honest revealing of oneself to another person is referred to as.

The development of personal ads is related to:

Friendships have important functions for singles,including:

From the __________ perspective,the crucial factor explaining why women remain in abusive relationships is how the victims define their violent situation.

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of refusing to face the problems and a willingness to let the relationship die.

Which of the following is a reason for why people are single?

A study of older dating couples determined that dating enhances the __________ of the female.

Studies of personal ads in newspapers indicate that:

According to the text,which of the following are an integral part of building an intimate relationship?

"Hooking up" refers to

Using a small sample of 73 male and 173 female students who were passionately in love,dated,and then broke up,three researchers (Choo,Levine,and Hatfield)found a number of gender differences.Which of the following is/are among these observed differences?

Which of the following is true regarding sexual and racial differences in self-disclosure?

A single person's various relationships can be used to create a:

In describing different reaction patterns to relationship deterioration,Rusbult uses the term __________ in referring to a response of withdrawal or threatened withdrawal from the relationship.

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Diversity in Families

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Remarriage and Stepfamilies

Intimacy in the Later Years

Filters