Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) good communication 
B) previous positive sexual experience 
C) agreement on religious values 
D) feeling good about the personality of the other 
A) good communication 
B) previous positive sexual experience 
C) agreement on religious values 
D) feeling good about the personality of the other

Question 2

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are

Accepted Answer

A) social. 
B) academic. 
C) religious. 
D) economic. 
A) social. 
B) academic. 
C) religious. 
D) economic.

Question 3

_____________ is an idealized attraction toward a loved one.

Accepted Answer

A) Infatuation 
B) Passion 
C) Intimacy 
D) Commitment 
A) Infatuation 
B) Passion 
C) Intimacy 
D) Commitment

Question 4

It is important to finish serious discussions about relationship conflicts on a positive note,even if no agreement is reached.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Conflict can be a sign that a relationship is growing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The satisfaction in a relationship may increase when the intensity and excitement of initial passionate love subsides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

Accepted Answer

A) non-verbal communication. 
B) self-disclosure. 
C) feedback. 
D) constructive listening. 
A) non-verbal communication. 
B) self-disclosure. 
C) feedback. 
D) constructive listening.

Question 8

Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) possessiveness. 
B) love. 
C) intimacy. 
D) commitment. 
A) possessiveness. 
B) love. 
C) intimacy. 
D) commitment.

Question 11

If your partner expresses unhappiness about your relationship,it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) validate your partner's feelings and disclose your own feelings. 
B) defend yourself and your actions. 
C) leave the room before saying something you will regret. 
D) offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs. 
A) validate your partner's feelings and disclose your own feelings. 
B) defend yourself and your actions. 
C) leave the room before saying something you will regret. 
D) offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs.

Question 12

Lupe and Jason disagree about their Friday night plans.Their argument ends with Lupe yelling,"You never agree to do anything with my friends." Jason responds as he rushes off to a class,"You always overreact about everything." Provide five practical suggestions that might help Lupe and Jason resolve their conflict;you can include ideas about where,when,and how they communicate.

Accepted Answer

1. Schedule a time to sit down and have

Question 13

Strong families discuss disagreements and make attempts to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The birth of the first child is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A) cause very little change in a marriage. 
B) reinforce traditional marital roles. 
C) cause an equal degree of change for fathers and mothers. 
D) reduce relationship stress. 
A) cause very little change in a marriage. 
B) reinforce traditional marital roles. 
C) cause an equal degree of change for fathers and mothers. 
D) reduce relationship stress.

Question 15

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

Accepted Answer

A) find it easy to establish relationships. 
B) are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle. 
C) tend to stay married to the same person for a lifetime. 
D) are inclined to run from relationships. 
A) find it easy to establish relationships. 
B) are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle. 
C) tend to stay married to the same person for a lifetime. 
D) are inclined to run from relationships.

Question 16

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

Accepted Answer

A) speeding up our thought process. 
B) planning and thinking ahead. 
C) concentrating on multiple tasks. 
D) maximizing awareness of ourselves. 
A) speeding up our thought process. 
B) planning and thinking ahead. 
C) concentrating on multiple tasks. 
D) maximizing awareness of ourselves.

Question 17

The first relationships people form outside their families are

Accepted Answer

A) friendships. 
B) professional relationships. 
C) love relationships. 
D) dependent relationships. 
A) friendships. 
B) professional relationships. 
C) love relationships. 
D) dependent relationships.

Question 18

The majority of the communication between two people is nonverbal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

Accepted Answer

A) committed love 
B) mature love 
C) infatuation 
D) codependency 
A) committed love 
B) mature love 
C) infatuation 
D) codependency

Question 20

Which of the following statements about gender roles in marriage is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Married women,even those who work,do most of the domestic tasks. 
B) Married men suffer more job-related stress than married women. 
C) Society is moving toward equalization of responsibilities in marriages. 
D) Married men have assumed an equal share of child-care responsibilities. 
A) Married women,even those who work,do most of the domestic tasks. 
B) Married men suffer more job-related stress than married women. 
C) Society is moving toward equalization of responsibilities in marriages. 
D) Married men have assumed an equal share of child-care responsibilities.

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are

_____________ is an idealized attraction toward a loved one.

It is important to finish serious discussions about relationship conflicts on a positive note,even if no agreement is reached.

Conflict can be a sign that a relationship is growing.

The satisfaction in a relationship may increase when the intensity and excitement of initial passionate love subsides.

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

If your partner expresses unhappiness about your relationship,it is best to

Strong families discuss disagreements and make attempts to solve problems.

The birth of the first child is most likely to

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

The first relationships people form outside their families are

The majority of the communication between two people is nonverbal.

Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

Which of the following statements about gender roles in marriage is FALSE?

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Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are

_____________ is an idealized attraction toward a loved one.

It is important to finish serious discussions about relationship conflicts on a positive note,even if no agreement is reached.

Conflict can be a sign that a relationship is growing.

The satisfaction in a relationship may increase when the intensity and excitement of initial passionate love subsides.

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

If your partner expresses unhappiness about your relationship,it is best to

Strong families discuss disagreements and make attempts to solve problems.

The birth of the first child is most likely to

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

The first relationships people form outside their families are

The majority of the communication between two people is nonverbal.

Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

Which of the following statements about gender roles in marriage is FALSE?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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