Question 1

Affairs ______ lead to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  never 
B)  rarely 
C)  frequently 
D)  always 
A)  never 
B)  rarely 
C)  frequently 
D)  always

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an effective way for coping with impasses in resolving conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek validating information. 
B)  Don't leave the room until the impasse is resolved. 
C)  Tolerate differences. 
D)  Agree to disagree. 
A)  Seek validating information. 
B)  Don't leave the room until the impasse is resolved. 
C)  Tolerate differences. 
D)  Agree to disagree.

Question 3

Each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  young children of divorce often blame themselves for their parents' conflicts 
B)  differences in childrearing practices is a major area of conflict between divorced parents 
C)  fathers usually maintain frequent contact with their children through visitation for years after the divorce occurs 
D)  many fathers do not keep up regular child-support payments 
A)  young children of divorce often blame themselves for their parents' conflicts 
B)  differences in childrearing practices is a major area of conflict between divorced parents 
C)  fathers usually maintain frequent contact with their children through visitation for years after the divorce occurs 
D)  many fathers do not keep up regular child-support payments

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effective technique for delivering criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pick a good time and place. 
B)  Be specific. 
C)  Tie present complaints to both present and past misdeeds. 
D)  Evaluate your motives. 
A)  Pick a good time and place. 
B)  Be specific. 
C)  Tie present complaints to both present and past misdeeds. 
D)  Evaluate your motives.

Question 5

Once a relationship has been built, it enters the ______ stage, according to Levinger's model.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic love 
B)  deterioration 
C)  vacillation 
D)  continuation 
A)  romantic love 
B)  deterioration 
C)  vacillation 
D)  continuation

Question 6

An emotional bond that allows intimacy to develop, that involves partners seeking to gratify each other's needs and interests and a willingness to make sacrifices for the other person is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity 
B)  propinquity 
C)  mutuality 
D)  caring 
A)  reciprocity 
B)  propinquity 
C)  mutuality 
D)  caring

Question 7

Explain the various methods presented in your text for improving your communications and listening skills, as a means for resolving marital conflict.

Accepted Answer

In our text, there are several methods p

Question 8

Jim engages in small talk and exchanges "name, rank, and serial number." This is most likely to occur during the ______ level.

Accepted Answer

A)  initial attraction 
B)  target behavior 
C)  medium practice 
D)  easy practice 
A)  initial attraction 
B)  target behavior 
C)  medium practice 
D)  easy practice

Question 9

Discuss the importance of small-talk and self-disclosure in a developing relationship.

Accepted Answer

Small-talk and self-disclosure play cruc

Question 10

Most cohabiters feel as much or more commitment toward their relationship as married people do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most effective way of handling criticism from a marital partner is to be critical yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the authors of your text, each of the following is a recent addition to the structure of marriage EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic love 
B)  equality 
C)  males being faithful 
D)  females being faithful 
A)  romantic love 
B)  equality 
C)  males being faithful 
D)  females being faithful

Question 13

When partners perceive that a relationship is deteriorating, their best course of action is to use ______ methods of coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  primary 
D)  secondary 
A)  active 
B)  passive 
C)  primary 
D)  secondary

Question 14

Identify and briefly describe at least five guidelines for single parents who are about to begin dating again.

Accepted Answer

1. Take it slow: It's important for sing

Question 15

Explain the methods presented in your text for learning about your partner's needs when trying to improve marital communication.

Accepted Answer

In our text, several methods are present

Question 16

Describe the singles scene, explaining why more people have chosen to remain single in recent years, and the problems encountered by single people today.

Accepted Answer

The singles scene has evolved significan

Question 17

Each of the following is a negative factor during the attraction stage of Levinger's model EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudinal dissimilarity 
B)  low need for affiliation 
C)  negative emotions 
D)  physical distance 
A)  attitudinal dissimilarity 
B)  low need for affiliation 
C)  negative emotions 
D)  physical distance

Question 18

Research suggests that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  children fare better in homes with capable well-adjusted single parents than in homes with constantly bickering parents 
B)  unless there is physical abuse in the home, children are almost always better off if the parents stay together than if the parents separate 
C)  children are almost always better off if the parents divorce regardless of the mental state or socioeconomic status of the mother 
D)  whether or not parents divorce has little impact on the happiness and well-being of children 
A)  children fare better in homes with capable well-adjusted single parents than in homes with constantly bickering parents 
B)  unless there is physical abuse in the home, children are almost always better off if the parents stay together than if the parents separate 
C)  children are almost always better off if the parents divorce regardless of the mental state or socioeconomic status of the mother 
D)  whether or not parents divorce has little impact on the happiness and well-being of children

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are subjected to greater stress and feel that they can exert less control over their lives. 
B)  Divorced people are often lonely. 
C)  Divorced people tend to be happier in the long run than people who remain married and never go through a divorce. 
D)  Divorce is connected with higher risk of suicide. 
A)  People are subjected to greater stress and feel that they can exert less control over their lives. 
B)  Divorced people are often lonely. 
C)  Divorced people tend to be happier in the long run than people who remain married and never go through a divorce. 
D)  Divorce is connected with higher risk of suicide.

Question 20

About ______ percent of children below the age of 18 live in single-parent households.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  27 
C)  47 
D)  67 
A)  7 
B)  27 
C)  47 
D)  67

Affairs ______ lead to divorce.

Which of the following is NOT an effective way for coping with impasses in resolving conflicts?

Each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following is NOT an effective technique for delivering criticism?

Once a relationship has been built, it enters the ______ stage, according to Levinger's model.

An emotional bond that allows intimacy to develop, that involves partners seeking to gratify each other's needs and interests and a willingness to make sacrifices for the other person is ______.

Explain the various methods presented in your text for improving your communications and listening skills, as a means for resolving marital conflict.

Jim engages in small talk and exchanges "name, rank, and serial number." This is most likely to occur during the ______ level.

Discuss the importance of small-talk and self-disclosure in a developing relationship.

Most cohabiters feel as much or more commitment toward their relationship as married people do.

The most effective way of handling criticism from a marital partner is to be critical yourself.

According to the authors of your text, each of the following is a recent addition to the structure of marriage EXCEPT ______.

When partners perceive that a relationship is deteriorating, their best course of action is to use ______ methods of coping.

Identify and briefly describe at least five guidelines for single parents who are about to begin dating again.

Explain the methods presented in your text for learning about your partner's needs when trying to improve marital communication.

Describe the singles scene, explaining why more people have chosen to remain single in recent years, and the problems encountered by single people today.

Each of the following is a negative factor during the attraction stage of Levinger's model EXCEPT ______.

Research suggests that ______.

Which of the following is NOT true of divorce?

About ______ percent of children below the age of 18 live in single-parent households.

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Affairs ______ lead to divorce.

Which of the following is NOT an effective way for coping with impasses in resolving conflicts?

Each of the following is true EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following is NOT an effective technique for delivering criticism?

Once a relationship has been built, it enters the ______ stage, according to Levinger's model.

An emotional bond that allows intimacy to develop, that involves partners seeking to gratify each other's needs and interests and a willingness to make sacrifices for the other person is ______.

Explain the various methods presented in your text for improving your communications and listening skills, as a means for resolving marital conflict.

Jim engages in small talk and exchanges "name, rank, and serial number." This is most likely to occur during the ______ level.

Discuss the importance of small-talk and self-disclosure in a developing relationship.

Most cohabiters feel as much or more commitment toward their relationship as married people do.

The most effective way of handling criticism from a marital partner is to be critical yourself.

According to the authors of your text, each of the following is a recent addition to the structure of marriage EXCEPT ______.

When partners perceive that a relationship is deteriorating, their best course of action is to use ______ methods of coping.

Identify and briefly describe at least five guidelines for single parents who are about to begin dating again.

Explain the methods presented in your text for learning about your partner's needs when trying to improve marital communication.

Describe the singles scene, explaining why more people have chosen to remain single in recent years, and the problems encountered by single people today.

Each of the following is a negative factor during the attraction stage of Levinger's model EXCEPT ______.

Research suggests that ______.

Which of the following is NOT true of divorce?

About ______ percent of children below the age of 18 live in single-parent households.

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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