Question 1

If another person is totally unresponsive to your early verbal exchanges, it is likely that they are

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A) not attracted to you. 
B) playing hard to get. 
C) suffering from psychosis. 
D) a phony. 
A) not attracted to you. 
B) playing hard to get. 
C) suffering from psychosis. 
D) a phony.

Question 2

Intimacy is not about feelings; it is purely physical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT included in the text as a suggested communication technique to learn about your partner's needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Use open-ended questions for exploring topics. 
B) Use close-ended questions if you're looking for simple answers. 
C) Make self-disclosures to help encourage your partner to disclose. 
D) Set up a time to talk about all of the difficulties in your relationship. 
A) Use open-ended questions for exploring topics. 
B) Use close-ended questions if you're looking for simple answers. 
C) Make self-disclosures to help encourage your partner to disclose. 
D) Set up a time to talk about all of the difficulties in your relationship.

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of communicative response to situations that creates jealousy?

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A) avoidance 
B) constructive communication 
C) destructive communication 
D) All of the above 
A) avoidance 
B) constructive communication 
C) destructive communication 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following best characterizes research that has compared heterosexuals' and homosexual' relationships?

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A) There are few differences and many similarities between what factors contribute to success in heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
B) Heterosexual relationships tend to be more successful, and homosexual relationships tend to fail frequently. 
C) Heterosexual couples are more likely than homosexual couples to evenly distribute the work and chores involved in living together. 
D) Homosexual couples are more likely to receive support from friends and family than are heterosexual couples. 
A) There are few differences and many similarities between what factors contribute to success in heterosexual and homosexual relationships. 
B) Heterosexual relationships tend to be more successful, and homosexual relationships tend to fail frequently. 
C) Heterosexual couples are more likely than homosexual couples to evenly distribute the work and chores involved in living together. 
D) Homosexual couples are more likely to receive support from friends and family than are heterosexual couples.

Question 6

Andrew wants Maggie to come home after work and to stop going to the bars for drinks first. He confronts Maggie by stating, "If you really cared about me, you'd respect me and be home for dinner." What is wrong with Andrew's request?

Accepted Answer

A) He failed to use an "I" statement. 
B) He is not being specific. 
C) He is choosing the wrong time to deliver his message. 
D) He is not aggressive enough. 
A) He failed to use an "I" statement. 
B) He is not being specific. 
C) He is choosing the wrong time to deliver his message. 
D) He is not aggressive enough.

Question 7

Which of the following statements accurately describes what level of disclosure is necessary for intimacy in an ongoing relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) In order to build intimacy, both partners need to be able to disclose fully to each other (i.e., to be "open books" for the partner to read). 
B) It is important for women to disclose fully and completely to a partner, but intimacy does not suffer if men hold back and simply listen. 
C) Disclosure is not necessary for intimacy to develop. 
D) It is important to share honestly for intimacy to intensify, but it is not necessary to disclose all thoughts and feelings. 
A) In order to build intimacy, both partners need to be able to disclose fully to each other (i.e., to be "open books" for the partner to read). 
B) It is important for women to disclose fully and completely to a partner, but intimacy does not suffer if men hold back and simply listen. 
C) Disclosure is not necessary for intimacy to develop. 
D) It is important to share honestly for intimacy to intensify, but it is not necessary to disclose all thoughts and feelings.

Question 8

Discuss four reasons relationships may fail.

Accepted Answer

1. Lack of communication: Communication

Question 9

Which statement represents a common irrational belief about relationships and sex?

Accepted Answer

A) Men naturally know what to do to please their partners sexually. 
B) Even in intimate relationships, partners need to discuss what pleases them. 
C) Women may hesitate to let partners know what their sexual needs are. 
D) Couples know that they cannot read each other's minds. 
A) Men naturally know what to do to please their partners sexually. 
B) Even in intimate relationships, partners need to discuss what pleases them. 
C) Women may hesitate to let partners know what their sexual needs are. 
D) Couples know that they cannot read each other's minds.

Question 10

When you feel your partner is unjustified in his/her criticism, it is important that you

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A) express your anger openly. 
B) tell your partner he/she is wrong. 
C) find others to support your position. 
D) avoid retaliation. 
A) express your anger openly. 
B) tell your partner he/she is wrong. 
C) find others to support your position. 
D) avoid retaliation.

Question 11

The statement, "There's something I need to talk about. Is now a good time? " represents a
Communication skill called

Accepted Answer

A) breaching the walls. 
B) talking about talking. 
C) active listening. 
D) reinforcing the other person. 
A) breaching the walls. 
B) talking about talking. 
C) active listening. 
D) reinforcing the other person.

Question 12

What non-verbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?

Accepted Answer

Non-verbal techniques that couples can u

Question 13

Which theory or model of the development of relationships suggests that we balance the rewards and costs of maintaining versus ending a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual cyclical growth model 
B) ABCDE model 
C) Sociobiological theory 
D) Social exchange theory 
A) Mutual cyclical growth model 
B) ABCDE model 
C) Sociobiological theory 
D) Social exchange theory

Question 14

Which of the following can contribute to the deterioration of a relationship?

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A) Boredom 
B) Bickering 
C) Jealousy 
D) All of the above 
A) Boredom 
B) Bickering 
C) Jealousy 
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is probably the reason that telling your partner, "You're a filthy pig," is not an effective communication?

Accepted Answer

A) It is too specific about him/her. 
B) It is possibly something he/she is proud of. 
C) It is a personal attack. 
D) It is not focused on the present. 
A) It is too specific about him/her. 
B) It is possibly something he/she is proud of. 
C) It is a personal attack. 
D) It is not focused on the present.

Question 16

The number of people who met their partners through online dating is about

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A) 5%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 50%. 
D) 70% 
A) 5%. 
B) 20%. 
C) 50%. 
D) 70%

Question 17

Describe the theory that views the rewards and costs of maintaining the relationship as opposed to ending.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory is a theory that

Question 18

According to the NHSLS of Americans, the second most popular way married people met their spouses was through

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

Question 19

A loving couple is attempting to be more effective in their communication with one another when a problem arises. Which of the following will improve that ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Talk nonstop until the problem is resolved 
B) Focus only on the problem 
C) Determine who is at fault and make them acknowledge their guilt 
D) Not talk about what makes them uncomfortable 
A) Talk nonstop until the problem is resolved 
B) Focus only on the problem 
C) Determine who is at fault and make them acknowledge their guilt 
D) Not talk about what makes them uncomfortable

Question 20

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

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A) alternative partners are not available. 
B) there are only religious barriers to ending the relationship. 
C) partners find little satisfaction in the relationship. 
D) there is a large financial dependence in the relationship. 
A) alternative partners are not available. 
B) there are only religious barriers to ending the relationship. 
C) partners find little satisfaction in the relationship. 
D) there is a large financial dependence in the relationship.

If another person is totally unresponsive to your early verbal exchanges, it is likely that they are

Intimacy is not about feelings; it is purely physical.

Which of the following is NOT included in the text as a suggested communication technique to learn about your partner's needs?

Which of the following is a type of communicative response to situations that creates jealousy?

Which of the following best characterizes research that has compared heterosexuals' and homosexual' relationships?

Andrew wants Maggie to come home after work and to stop going to the bars for drinks first. He confronts Maggie by stating, "If you really cared about me, you'd respect me and be home for dinner." What is wrong with Andrew's request?

Which of the following statements accurately describes what level of disclosure is necessary for intimacy in an ongoing relationship?

Discuss four reasons relationships may fail.

Which statement represents a common irrational belief about relationships and sex?

When you feel your partner is unjustified in his/her criticism, it is important that you

The statement, "There's something I need to talk about. Is now a good time? " represents a Communication skill called

What non-verbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?

Which theory or model of the development of relationships suggests that we balance the rewards and costs of maintaining versus ending a relationship?

Which of the following can contribute to the deterioration of a relationship?

Which of the following is probably the reason that telling your partner, "You're a filthy pig," is not an effective communication?

The number of people who met their partners through online dating is about

Describe the theory that views the rewards and costs of maintaining the relationship as opposed to ending.

According to the NHSLS of Americans, the second most popular way married people met their spouses was through

A loving couple is attempting to be more effective in their communication with one another when a problem arises. Which of the following will improve that ability?

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

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Exam 8: Relationships and Communication

If another person is totally unresponsive to your early verbal exchanges, it is likely that they are

Intimacy is not about feelings; it is purely physical.

Which of the following is NOT included in the text as a suggested communication technique to learn about your partner's needs?

Which of the following is a type of communicative response to situations that creates jealousy?

Which of the following best characterizes research that has compared heterosexuals' and homosexual' relationships?

Andrew wants Maggie to come home after work and to stop going to the bars for drinks first. He confronts Maggie by stating, "If you really cared about me, you'd respect me and be home for dinner." What is wrong with Andrew's request?

Which of the following statements accurately describes what level of disclosure is necessary for intimacy in an ongoing relationship?

Discuss four reasons relationships may fail.

Which statement represents a common irrational belief about relationships and sex?

When you feel your partner is unjustified in his/her criticism, it is important that you

The statement, "There's something I need to talk about. Is now a good time? " represents a Communication skill called

What non-verbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?

Which theory or model of the development of relationships suggests that we balance the rewards and costs of maintaining versus ending a relationship?

Which of the following can contribute to the deterioration of a relationship?

Which of the following is probably the reason that telling your partner, "You're a filthy pig," is not an effective communication?

The number of people who met their partners through online dating is about

Describe the theory that views the rewards and costs of maintaining the relationship as opposed to ending.

According to the NHSLS of Americans, the second most popular way married people met their spouses was through

A loving couple is attempting to be more effective in their communication with one another when a problem arises. Which of the following will improve that ability?

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

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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