Question 1

Sometimes when couples reach an impasse, it may be best to

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A) take a break and set the issue aside for awhile. 
B) avoid the issue altogether. 
C) stay with the issue, even if it takes days to resolve. 
D) try to get the person to see your point of view. 
A) take a break and set the issue aside for awhile. 
B) avoid the issue altogether. 
C) stay with the issue, even if it takes days to resolve. 
D) try to get the person to see your point of view.

Question 2

Too much self-esteem can be detrimental to a relationship if it leads one to be

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A) emotionally needy. 
B) abusive. 
C) narcissistic. 
D) lonely. 
A) emotionally needy. 
B) abusive. 
C) narcissistic. 
D) lonely.

Question 3

Assume that your partner is prepared to offer you some criticism regarding your recent behavior. What suggestions should you consider as the receiver in order to enhance communication?

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As the receiver of criticism from your p

Question 4

According to the NHSLS of Americans, 35% of married people met their spouses through

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A) family members. 
B) self-introduction. 
C) mutual friends. 
D) coworkers. 
A) family members. 
B) self-introduction. 
C) mutual friends. 
D) coworkers.

Question 5

Jenna hopes to improve her relationship with Mark. She begins by telling him he is "disrespectful" and requests that he show "more respect for her." What is wrong with Jenna's request?

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A) It is too demanding. 
B) It is not specific enough. 
C) It is judgmental. 
D) She is being too nice. 
A) It is too demanding. 
B) It is not specific enough. 
C) It is judgmental. 
D) She is being too nice.

Question 6

Mark complains of being lonely. He feels that he has been plagued by bad luck and that the right circumstances never present themselves for meeting new people. Mark is probably lonely because he

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A) lacks social skills. 
B) is cynical about human nature. 
C) has an external locus of control. 
D) lacks empathy. 
A) lacks social skills. 
B) is cynical about human nature. 
C) has an external locus of control. 
D) lacks empathy.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT cause jealousy?

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A) Experience with former partners who cheated 
B) A lack of self-confidence 
C) Fear of not being able to find another partner 
D) Having an extremely independent personality 
A) Experience with former partners who cheated 
B) A lack of self-confidence 
C) Fear of not being able to find another partner 
D) Having an extremely independent personality

Question 8

According to social-exchange theory, relationships draw to a close when

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A) partners find little satisfaction in the relationship. 
B) barriers to leave the relationship are low. 
C) alternative partners are available. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) partners find little satisfaction in the relationship. 
B) barriers to leave the relationship are low. 
C) alternative partners are available. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Sending e-mails repeatedly after a breakup, without receiving responses, can be an example of

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A) a secure relationship. 
B) how to save a deteriorating relationship. 
C) stalking. 
D) jealousy. 
A) a secure relationship. 
B) how to save a deteriorating relationship. 
C) stalking. 
D) jealousy.

Question 10

Swift self-disclosure of intimate information is a way to enhance romance in a new relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Meeting through family members' suggestions is the most common source for meeting potential mates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify each stage of Levinger's ABCDE model of relationships.

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Acquaintance - This stage involves the i

Question 13

Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by ________, whereas females seem to be more upset by ________.

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A) sexual infidelity; time spent away from home and family 
B) emotional infidelity; sexual infidelity 
C) sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity 
D) psychological infidelity; emotional infidelity 
A) sexual infidelity; time spent away from home and family 
B) emotional infidelity; sexual infidelity 
C) sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity 
D) psychological infidelity; emotional infidelity

Question 14

If a couple is in "True love," they can almost read each other's minds.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Probing for common ground by investigating overlapping attitudes and interests is called

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A) attraction. 
B) surface contact. 
C) mutuality. 
D) self-disclosure. 
A) attraction. 
B) surface contact. 
C) mutuality. 
D) self-disclosure.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

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A) "Do you like our sex life?" 
B) "What do you think about our sex life?" 
C) "Is sex with me good?" 
D) "Do I rock your world with my penis?" 
A) "Do you like our sex life?" 
B) "What do you think about our sex life?" 
C) "Is sex with me good?" 
D) "Do I rock your world with my penis?"

Question 17

The experience of conflict in a relationship does not necessarily predict negative outcomes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Gottman's research on conflict between partners in a relationship supports which of the following?

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A) Conflict alone is not necessarily bad for a relationship. The way the couple handles the conflict is important, though. 
B) Conflict tends to be a sign of relationship problems and predicts deterioration of the relationship. 
C) Conflict is a healthy and beneficial part of relationships. Lack of conflict predicts deterioration of relationships. 
D) Conflict between partners comes in many shapes and sizes. There are no systematic relationships between styles of conflict and relationship outcome. 
A) Conflict alone is not necessarily bad for a relationship. The way the couple handles the conflict is important, though. 
B) Conflict tends to be a sign of relationship problems and predicts deterioration of the relationship. 
C) Conflict is a healthy and beneficial part of relationships. Lack of conflict predicts deterioration of relationships. 
D) Conflict between partners comes in many shapes and sizes. There are no systematic relationships between styles of conflict and relationship outcome.

Question 19

Online dating sites

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A) are only for losers. 
B) may provide access to potential partners. 
C) encourage people to never self-disclose. 
D) have become less and less visited over the last 20 years. 
A) are only for losers. 
B) may provide access to potential partners. 
C) encourage people to never self-disclose. 
D) have become less and less visited over the last 20 years.

Question 20

Bob sees Nancy at a social event. He tries to make eye contact with her, but she doesn't respond. Nancy could be

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A) shy. 
B) not interested in Bob. 
C) unaware of Bob. 
D) All of the above are possibilities. 
A) shy. 
B) not interested in Bob. 
C) unaware of Bob. 
D) All of the above are possibilities.

Sometimes when couples reach an impasse, it may be best to

Too much self-esteem can be detrimental to a relationship if it leads one to be

Assume that your partner is prepared to offer you some criticism regarding your recent behavior. What suggestions should you consider as the receiver in order to enhance communication?

According to the NHSLS of Americans, 35% of married people met their spouses through

Jenna hopes to improve her relationship with Mark. She begins by telling him he is "disrespectful" and requests that he show "more respect for her." What is wrong with Jenna's request?

Mark complains of being lonely. He feels that he has been plagued by bad luck and that the right circumstances never present themselves for meeting new people. Mark is probably lonely because he

Which of the following does NOT cause jealousy?

According to social-exchange theory, relationships draw to a close when

Sending e-mails repeatedly after a breakup, without receiving responses, can be an example of

Swift self-disclosure of intimate information is a way to enhance romance in a new relationship.

Meeting through family members' suggestions is the most common source for meeting potential mates.

Identify each stage of Levinger's ABCDE model of relationships.

Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by , whereas females seem to be more upset by .

If a couple is in "True love," they can almost read each other's minds.

Probing for common ground by investigating overlapping attitudes and interests is called

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

The experience of conflict in a relationship does not necessarily predict negative outcomes.

Gottman's research on conflict between partners in a relationship supports which of the following?

Online dating sites

Bob sees Nancy at a social event. He tries to make eye contact with her, but she doesn't respond. Nancy could be

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Exam 8: Relationships and Communication

Sometimes when couples reach an impasse, it may be best to

Too much self-esteem can be detrimental to a relationship if it leads one to be

Assume that your partner is prepared to offer you some criticism regarding your recent behavior. What suggestions should you consider as the receiver in order to enhance communication?

According to the NHSLS of Americans, 35% of married people met their spouses through

Jenna hopes to improve her relationship with Mark. She begins by telling him he is "disrespectful" and requests that he show "more respect for her." What is wrong with Jenna's request?

Mark complains of being lonely. He feels that he has been plagued by bad luck and that the right circumstances never present themselves for meeting new people. Mark is probably lonely because he

Which of the following does NOT cause jealousy?

According to social-exchange theory, relationships draw to a close when

Sending e-mails repeatedly after a breakup, without receiving responses, can be an example of

Swift self-disclosure of intimate information is a way to enhance romance in a new relationship.

Meeting through family members' suggestions is the most common source for meeting potential mates.

Identify each stage of Levinger's ABCDE model of relationships.

Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by ________, whereas females seem to be more upset by ________.

If a couple is in "True love," they can almost read each other's minds.

Probing for common ground by investigating overlapping attitudes and interests is called

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

The experience of conflict in a relationship does not necessarily predict negative outcomes.

Gottman's research on conflict between partners in a relationship supports which of the following?

Online dating sites

Bob sees Nancy at a social event. He tries to make eye contact with her, but she doesn't respond. Nancy could be

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by , whereas females seem to be more upset by .