Question 1

Until the 1960s, _______was the only grounds for divorce in New York State.

Accepted Answer

A)  spousal abuse 
B)  abandonment 
C)  irreconcilable differences 
D)  adultery 
A)  spousal abuse 
B)  abandonment 
C)  irreconcilable differences 
D)  adultery

Question 2

Marriages are made in the neighborhood, not in heaven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sexual problems are the single most powerful predictor of marital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In regards to domestic violence, women are ______ likely to be violent, and _______ are more likely to sustain serious physical injuries.

Accepted Answer

A)  less, men 
B)  just as, men 
C)  less, women 
D)  just as, women 
A)  less, men 
B)  just as, men 
C)  less, women 
D)  just as, women

Question 5

According to the model of mutual cyclical growth, ______ encourages individuals to do things that are good for the relationship, which is perceived by the partner and encourages him or her to also develop commitment and trust.

Accepted Answer

A)  needing one's partner 
B)  propinquity 
C)  emotional reciprocity 
D)  physical intimacy 
A)  needing one's partner 
B)  propinquity 
C)  emotional reciprocity 
D)  physical intimacy

Question 6

Each of the following is true of emotional intelligence except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is linked to higher levels of emotional well-being and life satisfaction 
B)  it is closely linked to higher IQ scores 
C)  it is linked to higher GPAs in college 
D)  it is linked to happier marriages 
A)  it is linked to higher levels of emotional well-being and life satisfaction 
B)  it is closely linked to higher IQ scores 
C)  it is linked to higher GPAs in college 
D)  it is linked to happier marriages

Question 7

The phase of a relationship in which two people think of themselves as "we" instead of two "I's" is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  awareness 
B)  mutuality 
C)  surface contact 
D)  continuation 
A)  awareness 
B)  mutuality 
C)  surface contact 
D)  continuation

Question 8

According to the Wortman study, subjects rated ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  both early and late disclosers negatively 
B)  early disclosers more positive than late disclosers 
C)  late disclosers more positive than early disclosers 
D)  both early and late disclosers positively 
A)  both early and late disclosers negatively 
B)  early disclosers more positive than late disclosers 
C)  late disclosers more positive than early disclosers 
D)  both early and late disclosers positively

Question 9

In a recent study, it was found that young female participants were _______ likely to give their telephone number to a male confederate of the researcher with who, they were interacting when romantic songs were played in the background, as opposed to neutral songs.

Accepted Answer

A)  surprisingly much less 
B)  no more 
C)  only slightly more l 
D)  nearly twice as 
A)  surprisingly much less 
B)  no more 
C)  only slightly more l 
D)  nearly twice as

Question 10

There is a highly definable and well-established "singles scene" in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The human brain is ______ at storing first impressions and _______ at dislodging those impressions later on.

Accepted Answer

A)  not so good; not so good 
B)  good; not so good 
C)  not so good; good 
D)  good; good 
A)  not so good; not so good 
B)  good; not so good 
C)  not so good; good 
D)  good; good

Question 12

About ______ of divorced people get remarried.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  55 
D)  75 
A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  55 
D)  75

Question 13

Cohabitation is losing its popularity as a style of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The model of mutual cyclical growth is used to explain the development of ______ in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical attraction 
B)  similar values and interests 
C)  commitment and trust 
D)  small talk and surface contact 
A)  physical attraction 
B)  similar values and interests 
C)  commitment and trust 
D)  small talk and surface contact

Question 15

Researchers have found that men find women who are ______ more sexually attractive and women find men who are ______ more sexually attractive.

Accepted Answer

A)  not smiling; not smiling 
B)  smiling; not smiling 
C)  not smiling; smiling 
D)  smiling; smiling 
A)  not smiling; not smiling 
B)  smiling; not smiling 
C)  not smiling; smiling 
D)  smiling; smiling

Question 16

Each of the following is a reason people cohabit EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic factors 
B)  it provides a relationship and creates a home life 
C)  a greater commitment toward the relationship than married people feel 
D)  it provides a consistent relationship without the legal constraints of marriage 
A)  economic factors 
B)  it provides a relationship and creates a home life 
C)  a greater commitment toward the relationship than married people feel 
D)  it provides a consistent relationship without the legal constraints of marriage

Question 17

One in ______ Americans today find their mates through an online dating service.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 18

Most often, we meet other people by accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Each of the following is a risk likely to create conflict and endanger the stability of a marriage EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy during the second through fourth years of marriage 
B)  marital instability in either family of origin 
C)  living too close or too distant from the families of origin 
D)  getting married after an engagement of many years 
A)  pregnancy during the second through fourth years of marriage 
B)  marital instability in either family of origin 
C)  living too close or too distant from the families of origin 
D)  getting married after an engagement of many years

Question 20

During surface contact, the decision as to whether or not to pursue the relationship may well be made on the basis of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mutuality 
B)  physical intimacy 
C)  self-disclosure 
D)  small talk 
A)  mutuality 
B)  physical intimacy 
C)  self-disclosure 
D)  small talk

Until the 1960s, _______was the only grounds for divorce in New York State.

Marriages are made in the neighborhood, not in heaven.

Sexual problems are the single most powerful predictor of marital satisfaction.

In regards to domestic violence, women are likely to be violent, and _ are more likely to sustain serious physical injuries.

According to the model of mutual cyclical growth, ______ encourages individuals to do things that are good for the relationship, which is perceived by the partner and encourages him or her to also develop commitment and trust.

Each of the following is true of emotional intelligence except _____.

The phase of a relationship in which two people think of themselves as "we" instead of two "I's" is the ______.

According to the Wortman study, subjects rated ______.

In a recent study, it was found that young female participants were _______ likely to give their telephone number to a male confederate of the researcher with who, they were interacting when romantic songs were played in the background, as opposed to neutral songs.

There is a highly definable and well-established "singles scene" in the United States.

The human brain is at storing first impressions and _ at dislodging those impressions later on.

About ______ of divorced people get remarried.

Cohabitation is losing its popularity as a style of life.

The model of mutual cyclical growth is used to explain the development of ______ in a relationship.

Researchers have found that men find women who are more sexually attractive and women find men who are more sexually attractive.

Each of the following is a reason people cohabit EXCEPT ______.

One in ______ Americans today find their mates through an online dating service.

Most often, we meet other people by accident.

Each of the following is a risk likely to create conflict and endanger the stability of a marriage EXCEPT ______.

During surface contact, the decision as to whether or not to pursue the relationship may well be made on the basis of ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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Exam 11: Sexual Behavior

Until the 1960s, _______was the only grounds for divorce in New York State.

Marriages are made in the neighborhood, not in heaven.

Sexual problems are the single most powerful predictor of marital satisfaction.

In regards to domestic violence, women are ______ likely to be violent, and _______ are more likely to sustain serious physical injuries.

According to the model of mutual cyclical growth, ______ encourages individuals to do things that are good for the relationship, which is perceived by the partner and encourages him or her to also develop commitment and trust.

Each of the following is true of emotional intelligence except _____.

The phase of a relationship in which two people think of themselves as "we" instead of two "I's" is the ______.

According to the Wortman study, subjects rated ______.

In a recent study, it was found that young female participants were _______ likely to give their telephone number to a male confederate of the researcher with who, they were interacting when romantic songs were played in the background, as opposed to neutral songs.

There is a highly definable and well-established "singles scene" in the United States.

The human brain is ______ at storing first impressions and _______ at dislodging those impressions later on.

About ______ of divorced people get remarried.

Cohabitation is losing its popularity as a style of life.

The model of mutual cyclical growth is used to explain the development of ______ in a relationship.

Researchers have found that men find women who are ______ more sexually attractive and women find men who are ______ more sexually attractive.

Each of the following is a reason people cohabit EXCEPT ______.

One in ______ Americans today find their mates through an online dating service.

Most often, we meet other people by accident.

Each of the following is a risk likely to create conflict and endanger the stability of a marriage EXCEPT ______.

During surface contact, the decision as to whether or not to pursue the relationship may well be made on the basis of ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

Filters

In regards to domestic violence, women are likely to be violent, and _ are more likely to sustain serious physical injuries.

The human brain is at storing first impressions and _ at dislodging those impressions later on.

Researchers have found that men find women who are more sexually attractive and women find men who are more sexually attractive.