Question 1

In the context of adult attachment styles, attachment-anxious individuals are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  an overall higher level of satisfaction in close relationships than their securely attached counterparts. 
B)  a need to distance themselves from their partner. 
C)  higher negative affect and perceived social rejection than their securely attached counterparts. 
D)  a well-integrated sense of self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

Question 2

According to Mario Mikulincer and Phillip Shaver, when adults who are ________ face stress and adversity, they activate cognitive representations of security, are mindful of what is happening around them, and mobilize effective coping strategies.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant 
B)  securely detached 
C)  insecurely attached 
D)  securely attached

Question 3

Kelly has just given birth to her first baby at the age of 37; her best friend, Olivia, age 26, also gave birth to her first child. Which of the following is most likely to be true for these new mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kelly will have more energy to care for her child than Olivia. 
B)  Olivia will have fewer medical problems with pregnancy and childbirth. 
C)  Olivia will more likely build up expectations for her child. 
D)  Olivia will have more income for child-rearing expenses than Kelly.

Question 4

According to Buss and Barnes (1986) and Eastwick and Finkel (2008), which of the following is one of the most important characteristics men look for in their partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty 
B)  dependability 
C)  frugality 
D)  understanding

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the role of temperament among children and adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children are likely to be well adjusted as adults regardless of their temperament during childhood. 
B)  Individuals who had an inhibited temperament in childhood are more likely than other adults to delay entering a stable job track. 
C)  Children with an easy temperament are less likely to be well adjusted as young adults. 
D)  Individuals who had an inhibited temperament in childhood are more likely than other adults to be assertive or experience social support.

Question 6

Which of the following is a factor associated with increases in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  youthful marriage 
B)  having a religious affiliation 
C)  partners from different educational backgrounds 
D)  high educational level

Question 7

Which of the following is a common complaint of both divorced women and divorced men?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of religious affiliations 
B)  heightened self-esteem 
C)  anxiety about the unknowns in their lives 
D)  entering into a new intimate relationship too quickly

Question 8

According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is a precursor to intimacy in romantic relationships during emerging adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity development in adolescence 
B)  insecure attachment in childhood 
C)  postconventional reasoning in childhood 
D)  postformal thought in adulthood

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about gay and lesbian couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesbian couples usually have sexually "open" relationships. 
B)  Lesbian couples especially place a low priority on equality in their relationships. 
C)  In a high percentage of such couples, one partner is masculine and the other feminine. 
D)  Gays and lesbians prefer long-term, committed relationships.

Question 10

Research relating to individual temperaments has indicated that children with an easy temperament at ages 3 to 5

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to have learning disabilities in adolescence. 
B)  largely do not carry that temperament into adulthood. 
C)  are less likely than other adults to be assertive. 
D)  are more likely to be well adjusted as young adults.

Question 11

Describe the good-enoughs divorce group.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Tina is in a romantic love relationship with John. She is very intimate with him and does not place emphasis on connections outside of her relationship with him. She also has a very small social network. In the context of cross-cultural variations in romantic relationships, Tina's relationship is most likely characteristic of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  communist country. 
B)  Marxist country. 
C)  collectivist country. 
D)  individualistic country.

Question 13

In E. Mavis Hetherington's research, the ________ were characterized by divorcees who were competent in multiple areas of life, showing a remarkable ability to bounce back from stressful circumstances and to create something meaningful out of problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancers 
B)  seekers 
C)  libertines 
D)  good-enoughs

Question 14

Compared to relationships established in person, what is a significant finding about romantic relationships initiated on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Romantic relationships initiated on the Internet are more likely than relationships established in person to last for more than two years. 
B)  Contrary to popular belief, intentional misrepresentation of the self over the Internet is very rare. 
C)  Women were found to be more dishonest than men. 
D)  Romantic relationships established in person have been found to last longer than those established over the Internet.

Question 15

Securely attached adults

Accepted Answer

A)  are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships but are committed once they are in one. 
B)  demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional. 
C)  are less likely than others to have one-night stands. 
D)  tend to distance themselves from their partner.

Question 16

Identify a true statement about premarital education programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are linked to a lower level of marital satisfaction. 
B)  They are linked to a higher level of commitment to a spouse. 
C)  They tend to increase the likelihood of divorce. 
D)  They tend to hinder the level of communication between couples.

Question 17

Discuss the misconceptions about gay and lesbian couples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Jenny is hurt following a breakup with her boyfriend. However, a few months later, she gets over the breakup and shares her thoughts about the breakup with her best friend and uses such phrases as "We should have communicated better," "I have learned the importance of saying sorry," and "I will not jump into a relationship too quickly." This scenario indicates that Jenny is most likely experiencing a(n) ________ growth following the breakup.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal positive 
B)  relational positive 
C)  environmental positive 
D)  organizational positive

Question 19

Which of the following is another name for romantic love?

Accepted Answer

A)  passionate love 
B)  affectionate love 
C)  companionate love 
D)  consummate love

Question 20

Currently, the average duration of marriage in the United States is just over ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  23

Exam 14: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood