Question 1

What is NOT a characteristic of "good messages" between couples?

Accepted Answer

A) "I" language 
B) mind reading 
C) documenting 
D) offering specific choices 
A) "I" language 
B) mind reading 
C) documenting 
D) offering specific choices

Question 2

You are a psychologist who is going to measure intimacy in a relationship.Agreeing with which of the following statements would be a good indicator of intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) My partner does not listen to me when I need someone to talk to. 
B) I confide very personal information to my partner quite often. 
C) I feel close to my partner only once in a while. 
D) My relationship with my partner is not that important because I have a number of good friends. 
A) My partner does not listen to me when I need someone to talk to. 
B) I confide very personal information to my partner quite often. 
C) I feel close to my partner only once in a while. 
D) My relationship with my partner is not that important because I have a number of good friends.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding self-disclosure in relationships is NOT supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) When one partner in a relationship self-discloses,the other is likely to do so as well. 
B) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about sexual feelings than nonsexual feelings. 
C) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about what they don't like sexually than what they do like sexually. 
D) More self-disclosure is related to greater relationship satisfaction. 
A) When one partner in a relationship self-discloses,the other is likely to do so as well. 
B) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about sexual feelings than nonsexual feelings. 
C) Men and women in dating relationships reveal more about what they don't like sexually than what they do like sexually. 
D) More self-disclosure is related to greater relationship satisfaction.

Question 4

In cultures where there is equal access to resources and gender equity,the sex role perspective suggests that gender differences in preferences will be weakened or disappear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare the sayings,"birds of a feather flock together" and "opposites attract" in terms of the evidence in favour of each.

Accepted Answer

The saying "birds of a feather flock tog

Question 6

Self-disclosing facts is as effective at promoting intimacy as is self-disclosure of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Physical attractiveness,no matter how it is culturally defined,is an attribute that is considered important in the choice of a potential mate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How does a person become a good communicator?

Accepted Answer

Becoming a good communicator involves de

Question 9

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of The Add Health (2014)data which studied ATTRACTIVENESS with students in grades 7 to 12?

Accepted Answer

A) In high school it is associated with greater social integration. 
B) In high school it is associated with higher academic success. 
C) In high school is it associated with favourable treatment by classmates. 
D) In high school is it associated with favourable treatment by teachers. 
A) In high school it is associated with greater social integration. 
B) In high school it is associated with higher academic success. 
C) In high school is it associated with favourable treatment by classmates. 
D) In high school is it associated with favourable treatment by teachers.

Question 11

Which of the following predicts adult attachment styles?

Accepted Answer

A) death of a parent in childhood 
B) divorce of the person's parents in childhood 
C) the person's perception of the quality of the relationship with each parent 
D) quality of relationship with siblings 
A) death of a parent in childhood 
B) divorce of the person's parents in childhood 
C) the person's perception of the quality of the relationship with each parent 
D) quality of relationship with siblings

Question 12

Discuss the role of sexual self-disclosure as it applies to the development of a sexual relationship.

Accepted Answer

Sexual self-disclosure plays a crucial r

Question 13

Research that began in the 1970s revealed that attractive women married successful men for various reasons.Which of the following was NOT a factor described in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Many women did not work. 
B) Many women did not have an occupation. 
C) Many women did not have an income. 
D) Many women did not have a post-secondary education. 
A) Many women did not work. 
B) Many women did not have an occupation. 
C) Many women did not have an income. 
D) Many women did not have a post-secondary education.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a proposed reason why people reciprocate self-disclosures?

Accepted Answer

A) The initial disclosure is a modeled behaviour;the reciprocated disclosure is an imitated behaviour. 
B) Reciprocity eases the feelings of unease that arise when someone self-discloses. 
C) Disclosures make us like and trust the person more. 
D) to maintain a sense of balance in the relationship. 
A) The initial disclosure is a modeled behaviour;the reciprocated disclosure is an imitated behaviour. 
B) Reciprocity eases the feelings of unease that arise when someone self-discloses. 
C) Disclosures make us like and trust the person more. 
D) to maintain a sense of balance in the relationship.

Question 15

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Accepted Answer

A) platonic/intellectual love 
B) erotic love 
C) passionate love 
D) compulsive,i.e."bunny boiler" love 
A) platonic/intellectual love 
B) erotic love 
C) passionate love 
D) compulsive,i.e."bunny boiler" love

Question 16

Which one of the following techniques involves not saying things that would be hurtful or irrelevant?

Accepted Answer

A) levelling 
B) editing 
C) paraphrasing 
D) impacting 
A) levelling 
B) editing 
C) paraphrasing 
D) impacting

Question 17

Research findings suggest that the saying "Birds of a feather,flock together" is

Accepted Answer

A) accurate when it comes to personality but inaccurate when it comes to attitudes. 
B) accurate when it comes to attitudes but inaccurate when it comes to personality. 
C) accurate on all levels. 
D) inaccurate on all levels;research strongly supports "Opposites attract." 
A) accurate when it comes to personality but inaccurate when it comes to attitudes. 
B) accurate when it comes to attitudes but inaccurate when it comes to personality. 
C) accurate on all levels. 
D) inaccurate on all levels;research strongly supports "Opposites attract."

Question 18

Whereas ________ refers to what the speaker means,________ refers to what someone else understands the speaker to mean.

Accepted Answer

A) intent;impact 
B) impact;intent 
C) intent;editing 
D) editing;impact 
A) intent;impact 
B) impact;intent 
C) intent;editing 
D) editing;impact

Question 19

The two parts of the "two-component theory of love" are physiological arousal and labeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In "fighting fair" with your sexual partner you

Accepted Answer

A) are allowed to use any technique at your disposal in order to win because winning is everything. 
B) are allowed to retreat and refuse to discuss the matter when it becomes too threatening. 
C) can bring others into the argument in order to clarify all the issues. 
D) are to stick to the issue about which you are disagreeing. 
A) are allowed to use any technique at your disposal in order to win because winning is everything. 
B) are allowed to retreat and refuse to discuss the matter when it becomes too threatening. 
C) can bring others into the argument in order to clarify all the issues. 
D) are to stick to the issue about which you are disagreeing.

What is NOT a characteristic of "good messages" between couples?

You are a psychologist who is going to measure intimacy in a relationship.Agreeing with which of the following statements would be a good indicator of intimacy?

Which of the following statements regarding self-disclosure in relationships is NOT supported by research?

In cultures where there is equal access to resources and gender equity,the sex role perspective suggests that gender differences in preferences will be weakened or disappear.

Compare the sayings,"birds of a feather flock together" and "opposites attract" in terms of the evidence in favour of each.

Self-disclosing facts is as effective at promoting intimacy as is self-disclosure of emotion.

Physical attractiveness,no matter how it is culturally defined,is an attribute that is considered important in the choice of a potential mate.

How does a person become a good communicator?

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of The Add Health (2014)data which studied ATTRACTIVENESS with students in grades 7 to 12?

Which of the following predicts adult attachment styles?

Discuss the role of sexual self-disclosure as it applies to the development of a sexual relationship.

Research that began in the 1970s revealed that attractive women married successful men for various reasons.Which of the following was NOT a factor described in the text?

Which of the following is NOT a proposed reason why people reciprocate self-disclosures?

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Which one of the following techniques involves not saying things that would be hurtful or irrelevant?

Research findings suggest that the saying "Birds of a feather,flock together" is

Whereas refers to what the speaker means, refers to what someone else understands the speaker to mean.

The two parts of the "two-component theory of love" are physiological arousal and labeling.

In "fighting fair" with your sexual partner you

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Exam 12: Attraction, Love, and Communication

What is NOT a characteristic of "good messages" between couples?

You are a psychologist who is going to measure intimacy in a relationship.Agreeing with which of the following statements would be a good indicator of intimacy?

Which of the following statements regarding self-disclosure in relationships is NOT supported by research?

In cultures where there is equal access to resources and gender equity,the sex role perspective suggests that gender differences in preferences will be weakened or disappear.

Compare the sayings,"birds of a feather flock together" and "opposites attract" in terms of the evidence in favour of each.

Self-disclosing facts is as effective at promoting intimacy as is self-disclosure of emotion.

Physical attractiveness,no matter how it is culturally defined,is an attribute that is considered important in the choice of a potential mate.

How does a person become a good communicator?

Jealousy only comes from one partner having low self-esteem and high doubt in their relationship.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of The Add Health (2014)data which studied ATTRACTIVENESS with students in grades 7 to 12?

Which of the following predicts adult attachment styles?

Discuss the role of sexual self-disclosure as it applies to the development of a sexual relationship.

Research that began in the 1970s revealed that attractive women married successful men for various reasons.Which of the following was NOT a factor described in the text?

Which of the following is NOT a proposed reason why people reciprocate self-disclosures?

John is in love with Mary.He thinks the following thoughts: "For me,Mary is the perfect partner," "Sometimes I feel that I can't control my thoughts-they are always about Mary," "I will love Mary forever," and "The only time I am really happy is when I am with Mary." This type of love is known as

Which one of the following techniques involves not saying things that would be hurtful or irrelevant?

Research findings suggest that the saying "Birds of a feather,flock together" is

Whereas ________ refers to what the speaker means,________ refers to what someone else understands the speaker to mean.

The two parts of the "two-component theory of love" are physiological arousal and labeling.

In "fighting fair" with your sexual partner you

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Whereas refers to what the speaker means, refers to what someone else understands the speaker to mean.