Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman's seven principles for a good relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let your partner influence you. 
B)  Create shared meaning. 
C)  Work on solving your unsolvable problems. 
D)  Overcome gridlock. 
A)  Let your partner influence you. 
B)  Create shared meaning. 
C)  Work on solving your unsolvable problems. 
D)  Overcome gridlock. C

Question 2

Which of the following actions is the most likely to encourage positive change in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving constructive feedback 
B)  remaining silent 
C)  venting anger 
D)  expressing indifference 
A)  giving constructive feedback 
B)  remaining silent 
C)  venting anger 
D)  expressing indifference A

Question 3

In the context of factors on which intimate love is based, identify a true statement about commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on feelings rather than on conscious choices. 
B)  It involves a promise of a shared future, come what may. 
C)  It is the making of another person's needs or requirements as important as one's own. 
D)  It requires an "I-Thou" relationship as stated by the philosopher Martin Buber (1958). 
A)  It is based on feelings rather than on conscious choices. 
B)  It involves a promise of a shared future, come what may. 
C)  It is the making of another person's needs or requirements as important as one's own. 
D)  It requires an "I-Thou" relationship as stated by the philosopher Martin Buber (1958). B

Question 4

Nancy includes a list of characteristics that she expects from her potential partner in a dating website. Financial stability is on the top of her list. She comes across the profile of Landon, an affluent businessman who matches her expectations. Which of the following styles of love does Nancy exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  ludus 
B)  pragma 
C)  storge 
D)  mania 
A)  ludus 
B)  pragma 
C)  storge 
D)  mania

Question 5

Men and women speak about the same number of words each day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  view sex and love as separate and distinct elements. 
B)  perceive forceful behavior by men as related to power. 
C)  engage in casual sex. 
D)  avoid relationship support. 
A)  view sex and love as separate and distinct elements. 
B)  perceive forceful behavior by men as related to power. 
C)  engage in casual sex. 
D)  avoid relationship support.

Question 7

Name and describe the six types of love identified by John Lee.

Accepted Answer

Eros is the love of beauty. Mania is obs

Question 8

Which of the following statements about love is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Love is a relatively simple emotion. 
B)  Love manifests itself in various forms across all cultures. 
C)  Love, by strict definition, cannot occur in gay or lesbian relationships. 
D)  Love is a feeling and not an activity. 
A)  Love is a relatively simple emotion. 
B)  Love manifests itself in various forms across all cultures. 
C)  Love, by strict definition, cannot occur in gay or lesbian relationships. 
D)  Love is a feeling and not an activity.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most basic of all senses?

Accepted Answer

A)  sight 
B)  sound 
C)  touch 
D)  smell 
A)  sight 
B)  sound 
C)  touch 
D)  smell

Question 10

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Love relationships encompass similarities, not opposites. 
B)  Love relationships have the same level of exclusiveness as best-friend relationships. 
C)  Love has a paradoxical quality. 
D)  Love involves a subjective feeling but no activity. 
A)  Love relationships encompass similarities, not opposites. 
B)  Love relationships have the same level of exclusiveness as best-friend relationships. 
C)  Love has a paradoxical quality. 
D)  Love involves a subjective feeling but no activity.

Question 11

According to Sternberg, which of the following is NOT an element of love?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive aspect of jealousy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jealousy is an indication of the depth of a person's love for another. 
B)  Jealousy can enrich relationships and spark passion by increasing the attention individuals pay to their partner. 
C)  The pain of jealousy helps a couple get in touch with their passionate feelings. 
D)  Jealousy indicates love and is an accurate yardstick for measuring love in any relationship. 
A)  Jealousy is an indication of the depth of a person's love for another. 
B)  Jealousy can enrich relationships and spark passion by increasing the attention individuals pay to their partner. 
C)  The pain of jealousy helps a couple get in touch with their passionate feelings. 
D)  Jealousy indicates love and is an accurate yardstick for measuring love in any relationship.

Question 13

According to Helen Fisher, which of the following chemicals has been found to stimulate feelings of attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  gamma-aminobutyric acid 
D)  glutamate 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  gamma-aminobutyric acid 
D)  glutamate

Question 14

Proximity in a relationship signifies

Accepted Answer

A)  a level of intimacy. 
B)  a level of competition. 
C)  the couple's level of knowledge. 
D)  the status of a person in the relationship. 
A)  a level of intimacy. 
B)  a level of competition. 
C)  the couple's level of knowledge. 
D)  the status of a person in the relationship.

Question 15

List and define the three keys to effective sexual and relationship communication.

Accepted Answer

The keys to effective communication are

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of celibacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lucas leading a sexually active life but disliking getting involved in long-term relationships 
B)  Polina not feeling sexually attracted toward either sex 
C)  Matias being in a fulfilling relationship that is characterized by respect and nonsexual affection 
D)  Riley being very religious and devoting a lot of time to prayer 
A)  Lucas leading a sexually active life but disliking getting involved in long-term relationships 
B)  Polina not feeling sexually attracted toward either sex 
C)  Matias being in a fulfilling relationship that is characterized by respect and nonsexual affection 
D)  Riley being very religious and devoting a lot of time to prayer

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of communication in established relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partners develop a shared sexual script. 
B)  Women overtly initiate sexual encounters as frequently as men. 
C)  Women continue to signal their willingness with nonverbal cues. 
D)  Sexual communication becomes increasingly overt and direct. 
A)  Partners develop a shared sexual script. 
B)  Women overtly initiate sexual encounters as frequently as men. 
C)  Women continue to signal their willingness with nonverbal cues. 
D)  Sexual communication becomes increasingly overt and direct.

Question 18

Unlike heterosexual couples, gay men and lesbian women

Accepted Answer

A)  prefer overtly direct communication about the sexual interests of people involved in both long-term and short-term relationships. 
B)  cannot necessarily make assumptions about the sexual orientation of people they are interested in and, therefore, must look for clues. 
C)  place more importance on physical appearances. 
D)  are more likely to initiate sexual activity early in their relationship. 
A)  prefer overtly direct communication about the sexual interests of people involved in both long-term and short-term relationships. 
B)  cannot necessarily make assumptions about the sexual orientation of people they are interested in and, therefore, must look for clues. 
C)  place more importance on physical appearances. 
D)  are more likely to initiate sexual activity early in their relationship.

Question 19

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, jealousy helps maintain a relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  when those involved in the relationship conceal their fears 
B)  by accurately measuring partners' love for each other 
C)  when jealousy is in its extreme forms 
D)  by guarding the relationship's exclusiveness 
A)  when those involved in the relationship conceal their fears 
B)  by accurately measuring partners' love for each other 
C)  when jealousy is in its extreme forms 
D)  by guarding the relationship's exclusiveness

Question 20

Marcos is obsessed with Ben. He calls Ben several times a day and is possessive. Whenever Ben is unable to attend Marcos's phone calls, Marcos feels devastated and anxious. He assumes that Ben has lost interest in him. Which of the following types of love is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  eros 
B)  ludus 
C)  mania 
D)  storge 
A)  eros 
B)  ludus 
C)  mania 
D)  storge

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman's seven principles for a good relationship?

Which of the following actions is the most likely to encourage positive change in relationships?

In the context of factors on which intimate love is based, identify a true statement about commitment.

Men and women speak about the same number of words each day.

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are likely to

Name and describe the six types of love identified by John Lee.

Which of the following statements about love is true?

Which of the following is the most basic of all senses?

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

According to Sternberg, which of the following is NOT an element of love?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive aspect of jealousy?

According to Helen Fisher, which of the following chemicals has been found to stimulate feelings of attraction?

Proximity in a relationship signifies

List and define the three keys to effective sexual and relationship communication.

Which of the following is an example of celibacy?

Which of the following is NOT true of communication in established relationships?

Unlike heterosexual couples, gay men and lesbian women

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, jealousy helps maintain a relationship

Marcos is obsessed with Ben. He calls Ben several times a day and is possessive. Whenever Ben is unable to attend Marcos's phone calls, Marcos feels devastated and anxious. He assumes that Ben has lost interest in him. Which of the following types of love is exemplified in this scenario?

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Exam 8: Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman's seven principles for a good relationship?

Which of the following actions is the most likely to encourage positive change in relationships?

In the context of factors on which intimate love is based, identify a true statement about commitment.

Men and women speak about the same number of words each day.

Researchers have found that heterosexual women are likely to

Name and describe the six types of love identified by John Lee.

Which of the following statements about love is true?

Which of the following is the most basic of all senses?

Which of the following statements about love is accurate?

According to Sternberg, which of the following is NOT an element of love?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a positive aspect of jealousy?

According to Helen Fisher, which of the following chemicals has been found to stimulate feelings of attraction?

Proximity in a relationship signifies

List and define the three keys to effective sexual and relationship communication.

Which of the following is an example of celibacy?

Which of the following is NOT true of communication in established relationships?

Unlike heterosexual couples, gay men and lesbian women

In the context of love and communication in intimate relationships, jealousy helps maintain a relationship

Marcos is obsessed with Ben. He calls Ben several times a day and is possessive. Whenever Ben is unable to attend Marcos's phone calls, Marcos feels devastated and anxious. He assumes that Ben has lost interest in him. Which of the following types of love is exemplified in this scenario?

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Contraception and Abortion

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

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