Question 1

Avoiding or evading a fight is an example of stonewalling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In displacement, a person directs anger at people or things that the other cherishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on both affection and antagonism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bland, or empty shell 
B)  Warm, or friendly 
C)  Tempestuous, or stormy 
D)  Hostile, or distressed 
A)  Bland, or empty shell 
B)  Warm, or friendly 
C)  Tempestuous, or stormy 
D)  Hostile, or distressed C

Question 4

Keeping love involves -a task largely accomplished by little gestures of appreciation, such as a touch or hug, and also simply by listening with genuine interest.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal communication 
B)  physical love 
C)  attending 
D)  letting our loved ones know how much we care and appreciate them 
A)  nonverbal communication 
B)  physical love 
C)  attending 
D)  letting our loved ones know how much we care and appreciate them

Question 5

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, belligerence, contempt, and defensiveness are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  low-intensity negative affect. 
B)  refusing-to-accept influence. 
C)  positive affect. 
D)  high-intensity negative affect. 
A)  low-intensity negative affect. 
B)  refusing-to-accept influence. 
C)  positive affect. 
D)  high-intensity negative affect.

Question 6

Define and give an example of positive affect.

Accepted Answer

Positive affect refers to the experience

Question 7

Huston and Melz classified relationships into four types. Which of the following is NOT one of those relationship types?

Accepted Answer

A)  tempestuous 
B)  warm 
C)  erotic 
D)  hostile 
A)  tempestuous 
B)  warm 
C)  erotic 
D)  hostile

Question 8

LaToya and Christian have been having a bad day. LaToya asks Christian what is wrong. Christian replies, "Oh, nothing," but the look on his face and his body language suggest otherwise. Christian's behavior reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  an "I" message. 
B)  the silent treatment. 
C)  checking-it-out. 
D)  martyring. 
A)  an "I" message. 
B)  the silent treatment. 
C)  checking-it-out. 
D)  martyring.

Question 9

The emotional bonding of family members is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  family cohesion. 
B)  strong family. 
C)  resilient family. 
D)  consensual family. 
A)  family cohesion. 
B)  strong family. 
C)  resilient family. 
D)  consensual family.

Question 10

According to the text, contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence

Accepted Answer

A)  can be transformed into positive features of marriage. 
B)  characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce. 
C)  are examples of supportive communication. 
D)  are barrier strengths to divorce. 
A)  can be transformed into positive features of marriage. 
B)  characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce. 
C)  are examples of supportive communication. 
D)  are barrier strengths to divorce.

Question 11

Todd and Luther were intentional in telling and showing each other how much they loved and appreciated one another. They were also not afraid to have healthy conflict when necessary, but always treated each other with respect, even when angry. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostile 
B)  Bland 
C)  Warm 
D)  Tempestuous 
A)  Hostile 
B)  Bland 
C)  Warm 
D)  Tempestuous

Question 12

Using mixed or messages involve simultaneous messages that contradict each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using mixed or messages involve simultaneous messages...

Question 13

Emotional intelligence includes all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  an awareness of what we're feeling 
B)  the ability to analyze the situation intelligently 
C)  the willingness to repair our hurt feelings 
D)  sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others 
A)  an awareness of what we're feeling 
B)  the ability to analyze the situation intelligently 
C)  the willingness to repair our hurt feelings 
D)  sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

Question 14

The feeling that one's spouse is inferior or undesirable reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  contempt. 
B)  criticism. 
C)  stonewalling. 
D)  belligerence. 
A)  contempt. 
B)  criticism. 
C)  stonewalling. 
D)  belligerence.

Question 15

What is stonewalling? Give at least one example.

Accepted Answer

Stonewalling is a term often used to des

Question 16

What false belief is detrimental to a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can treat each other with kindness even when you're angry. 
B)  Not all negative thoughts and feelings need to be addressed. 
C)  Your partner should automatically know how you think and feel. 
D)  Conflict can be a healthy part of communication. 
A)  You can treat each other with kindness even when you're angry. 
B)  Not all negative thoughts and feelings need to be addressed. 
C)  Your partner should automatically know how you think and feel. 
D)  Conflict can be a healthy part of communication.

Question 17

refers to the emotional bonding of family members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of refers to the emotional bonding of family...

Question 18

Which of the following is the most helpful "I-statement"?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I felt really hurt when you said that." 
B)  "I think you're being extremely selfish!" 
C)  "I know exactly why you did that!" 
D)  "I hate when you do that! It makes me so mad!" 
A)  "I felt really hurt when you said that." 
B)  "I think you're being extremely selfish!" 
C)  "I know exactly why you did that!" 
D)  "I hate when you do that! It makes me so mad!"

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of communicating with children?

Accepted Answer

A)  help children deal with their feelings 
B)  teach children to play a specific role in the family 
C)  encourage autonomy 
D)  give praise and build self-esteem 
A)  help children deal with their feelings 
B)  teach children to play a specific role in the family 
C)  encourage autonomy 
D)  give praise and build self-esteem

Question 20

Contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Avoiding or evading a fight is an example of stonewalling.

In displacement, a person directs anger at people or things that the other cherishes.

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on both affection and antagonism?

Keeping love involves -a task largely accomplished by little gestures of appreciation, such as a touch or hug, and also simply by listening with genuine interest.

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, belligerence, contempt, and defensiveness are examples of

Define and give an example of positive affect.

Huston and Melz classified relationships into four types. Which of the following is NOT one of those relationship types?

LaToya and Christian have been having a bad day. LaToya asks Christian what is wrong. Christian replies, "Oh, nothing," but the look on his face and his body language suggest otherwise. Christian's behavior reflects

The emotional bonding of family members is referred to as

According to the text, contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence

Using mixed or messages involve simultaneous messages that contradict each other.

Emotional intelligence includes all EXCEPT which of the following?

The feeling that one's spouse is inferior or undesirable reflects

What is stonewalling? Give at least one example.

What false belief is detrimental to a relationship?

refers to the emotional bonding of family members.

Which of the following is the most helpful "I-statement"?

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of communicating with children?

Contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce.

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Avoiding or evading a fight is an example of stonewalling.

In displacement, a person directs anger at people or things that the other cherishes.

According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on both affection and antagonism?

Keeping love involves -a task largely accomplished by little gestures of appreciation, such as a touch or hug, and also simply by listening with genuine interest.

According to John Gottman and his colleagues, belligerence, contempt, and defensiveness are examples of

Define and give an example of positive affect.

Huston and Melz classified relationships into four types. Which of the following is NOT one of those relationship types?

LaToya and Christian have been having a bad day. LaToya asks Christian what is wrong. Christian replies, "Oh, nothing," but the look on his face and his body language suggest otherwise. Christian's behavior reflects

The emotional bonding of family members is referred to as

According to the text, contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence

Using mixed or messages involve simultaneous messages that contradict each other.

Emotional intelligence includes all EXCEPT which of the following?

The feeling that one's spouse is inferior or undesirable reflects

What is stonewalling? Give at least one example.

What false belief is detrimental to a relationship?

refers to the emotional bonding of family members.

Which of the following is the most helpful "I-statement"?

Which of the following is NOT an effective way of communicating with children?

Contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and belligerence characterize unhappy marriages and signal impending divorce.

Making Family Choices in a Changing Society

Exploring Relationships and Families

Gendered Identities and Families

Our Sexual Selves

Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Marriage: From Social Institution to Private Relationship

Deciding About Parenthood

Raising Children in a Diverse Society

Work and Family

Power and Violence in Families

Family Stress, Crisis, and Resilience

Divorce and Relationship Dissolution

Remarriages and Stepfamilies

Aging and Multigenerational Families

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