Question 1

In a study of husbands who had prostate surgery and then met a sex therapist with their partner, which husbands reported an improved sex life?

Accepted Answer

A) husbands who experienced their ED was resolved 
B) husbands whose wives reported an improved sex life 
C) all husbands who met with a sex therapist 
D) none of the husbands 
A) husbands who experienced their ED was resolved 
B) husbands whose wives reported an improved sex life 
C) all husbands who met with a sex therapist 
D) none of the husbands

Question 2

A ten year study of 8,000 adults on "midlife crisis" revealed that:

Accepted Answer

A) over 80 percent reported a crisis 
B)  less than a quarter reported any crisis at all 
C) infidelity was the midlife crisis reported by over half the respondents 
D) drug abuse was the midlife crisis reported by over half the respondents 
A) over 80 percent reported a crisis 
B)  less than a quarter reported any crisis at all 
C) infidelity was the midlife crisis reported by over half the respondents 
D) drug abuse was the midlife crisis reported by over half the respondents

Question 3

Which of the following was not a reaction that was reported by spouses who were caring for a partner with multiple sclerosis after 20 years of marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) sense of duty 
B) losing their sense of identity as a spouse 
C) guilt for wanting independence 
D) sense of satisfaction at being able to provide the care 
A) sense of duty 
B) losing their sense of identity as a spouse 
C) guilt for wanting independence 
D) sense of satisfaction at being able to provide the care

Question 4

Which of the following is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A) Women become upset when their man becomes emotionally involved with another. 
B) Men become upset when their woman becomes emotionally involved with another. 
C) Men and women have similar reactions to infidelity. 
D) Feminism has made the double standard of infidelity untenable. 
A) Women become upset when their man becomes emotionally involved with another. 
B) Men become upset when their woman becomes emotionally involved with another. 
C) Men and women have similar reactions to infidelity. 
D) Feminism has made the double standard of infidelity untenable.

Question 5

Males are more likely than females to believe that if you love someone enough you can
resolve your problems with that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not associated with the successful adjustment to a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A) sense of humor 
B) network of friendships 
C) exercise 
D) watching old reruns on TV while relaxing/taking a nap 
A) sense of humor 
B) network of friendships 
C) exercise 
D) watching old reruns on TV while relaxing/taking a nap

Question 7

Most husbands who view pornography can be regarded as "sex addicts."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What percent of undergraduate males/females agreed with the statement "If you love someone enough, you will be able to resolve your problems with that person"?

Accepted Answer

A) 25%/15% 
B) 45%/39% 
C) 64%/59% 
D) 85%/73% 
A) 25%/15% 
B) 45%/39% 
C) 64%/59% 
D) 85%/73%

Question 9

Discuss the cultural beliefs and the data of "middle age crazy."

Accepted Answer

The cultural beliefs and data surroundin

Question 10

Which of the following is most related to a spouse being depressed?

Accepted Answer

A) children being unhappy 
B) the couple being unhappy 
C) increased risk of suicide for the partner of the spouse 
D) increased drug use for the partner of the spouse 
A) children being unhappy 
B) the couple being unhappy 
C) increased risk of suicide for the partner of the spouse 
D) increased drug use for the partner of the spouse

Question 11

What is the typical reaction to a husband's unemployment?

Accepted Answer

A) The wife seeks employment. 
B) Children are asked to cut back their expectations at Christmas. 
C) Children are aware of the strain. 
D) Children of working age are asked to seek employment. 
A) The wife seeks employment. 
B) Children are asked to cut back their expectations at Christmas. 
C) Children are aware of the strain. 
D) Children of working age are asked to seek employment.

Question 12

The most helpful strategy in responding to a crisis event is:

Accepted Answer

A) to change one's basic values 
B) use the power of religion 
C) get alcohol and any substance abuse under control immediately 
D) get the extended family involved 
A) to change one's basic values 
B) use the power of religion 
C) get alcohol and any substance abuse under control immediately 
D) get the extended family involved

Question 13

Destructive behaviors (e.g., yelling, insulting, bringing up old issues, having the last word) in which year of marriage are associated with subsequent divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) first year 
B) second year 
C) fifth year 
D) tenth year 
A) first year 
B) second year 
C) fifth year 
D) tenth year

Question 14

What is most associated with having a partner involved with someone outside the marital dyad?

Accepted Answer

A) negative thoughts and emotional reactions to sex 
B) increased self-esteem 
C) thoughts of murder 
D) increased prayer 
A) negative thoughts and emotional reactions to sex 
B) increased self-esteem 
C) thoughts of murder 
D) increased prayer

Question 15

People who identify themselves as religious report being more happy and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How do children cope with the mental illness of their parents?

Accepted Answer

A) They inadvertently become mentally ill themselves through modeling. 
B) They begin to use drugs at a young age. 
C) They develop a rich fantasy life-most have imaginary friends. 
D) They create and keep a safe distance from their parents so as not be engulfed by it. 
A) They inadvertently become mentally ill themselves through modeling. 
B) They begin to use drugs at a young age. 
C) They develop a rich fantasy life-most have imaginary friends. 
D) They create and keep a safe distance from their parents so as not be engulfed by it.

Question 17

Dual-earner families reduce stress by scaling back and restructuring family roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are alienation of affection lawsuits?

Accepted Answer

Alienation of affection lawsuits are a t

Question 19

What did female partners of males involved in cybersex relationships and pornographic Web sites report?

Accepted Answer

A) low self-esteem 
B) regret 
C) they are comfortable with the behavior 
D) distress and feelings of ambivalent loss 
A) low self-esteem 
B) regret 
C) they are comfortable with the behavior 
D) distress and feelings of ambivalent loss

Question 20

Discuss seven explanations for why spouses become involved in extramarital sex.

Accepted Answer

1. Lack of emotional connection: One rea

In a study of husbands who had prostate surgery and then met a sex therapist with their partner, which husbands reported an improved sex life?

A ten year study of 8,000 adults on "midlife crisis" revealed that:

Which of the following was not a reaction that was reported by spouses who were caring for a partner with multiple sclerosis after 20 years of marriage?

Which of the following is/are true?

Males are more likely than females to believe that if you love someone enough you can resolve your problems with that person.

Which of the following is not associated with the successful adjustment to a crisis?

Most husbands who view pornography can be regarded as "sex addicts."

What percent of undergraduate males/females agreed with the statement "If you love someone enough, you will be able to resolve your problems with that person"?

Discuss the cultural beliefs and the data of "middle age crazy."

Which of the following is most related to a spouse being depressed?

What is the typical reaction to a husband's unemployment?

The most helpful strategy in responding to a crisis event is:

Destructive behaviors (e.g., yelling, insulting, bringing up old issues, having the last word) in which year of marriage are associated with subsequent divorce?

What is most associated with having a partner involved with someone outside the marital dyad?

People who identify themselves as religious report being more happy and healthy.

How do children cope with the mental illness of their parents?

Dual-earner families reduce stress by scaling back and restructuring family roles.

What are alienation of affection lawsuits?

What did female partners of males involved in cybersex relationships and pornographic Web sites report?

Discuss seven explanations for why spouses become involved in extramarital sex.

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Marriage Relationships

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

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Exam 14: Stress and Crisis in Relationships

In a study of husbands who had prostate surgery and then met a sex therapist with their partner, which husbands reported an improved sex life?

A ten year study of 8,000 adults on "midlife crisis" revealed that:

Which of the following was not a reaction that was reported by spouses who were caring for a partner with multiple sclerosis after 20 years of marriage?

Which of the following is/are true?

Males are more likely than females to believe that if you love someone enough you can resolve your problems with that person.

Which of the following is not associated with the successful adjustment to a crisis?

Most husbands who view pornography can be regarded as "sex addicts."

What percent of undergraduate males/females agreed with the statement "If you love someone enough, you will be able to resolve your problems with that person"?

Discuss the cultural beliefs and the data of "middle age crazy."

Which of the following is most related to a spouse being depressed?

What is the typical reaction to a husband's unemployment?

The most helpful strategy in responding to a crisis event is:

Destructive behaviors (e.g., yelling, insulting, bringing up old issues, having the last word) in which year of marriage are associated with subsequent divorce?

What is most associated with having a partner involved with someone outside the marital dyad?

People who identify themselves as religious report being more happy and healthy.

How do children cope with the mental illness of their parents?

Dual-earner families reduce stress by scaling back and restructuring family roles.

What are alienation of affection lawsuits?

What did female partners of males involved in cybersex relationships and pornographic Web sites report?

Discuss seven explanations for why spouses become involved in extramarital sex.

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Marriage Relationships

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

Filters