Question 1

What is social integration?

Accepted Answer

A)  when people acquire resources, enrich their identities, and elaborate on what they know via their close relationships 
B)  when people respond positively to their partners' disclosures of positive news 
C)  when people have a high number of social ties and connections 
D)  when people take on aspects of their partners' identities as their own 
A)  when people acquire resources, enrich their identities, and elaborate on what they know via their close relationships 
B)  when people respond positively to their partners' disclosures of positive news 
C)  when people have a high number of social ties and connections 
D)  when people take on aspects of their partners' identities as their own C

Question 2

Studies conducted to test the self-expansion model proposed by Aron and colleagues suggest that:

Accepted Answer

A)  even conflict, if it is sufficiently arousing and frequent, can improve relationships. 
B)  engaging in novel and arousing activities can counteract the Òtypical honeymoon then years of blandness patternÓ that tends to happen as relationships develop. 
C)  self-expansion is more important than other-expansion early in relationships. 
D)  arousing activities must also be self-expanding for relationships to be maintained. 
A)  even conflict, if it is sufficiently arousing and frequent, can improve relationships. 
B)  engaging in novel and arousing activities can counteract the Òtypical honeymoon then years of blandness patternÓ that tends to happen as relationships develop. 
C)  self-expansion is more important than other-expansion early in relationships. 
D)  arousing activities must also be self-expanding for relationships to be maintained. B

Question 3

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress. Her partner, Alex, is trying to decide how best to help: he could do more around the house by doing the dishes and cooking dinner more often and mowing the lawn, or he could offer to help quiz her on some of the material. What should Alex do, and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alex should offer to help quiz Lisa on the material so that she knows it really well in time for her exam. 
B)  Alex should offer to help quiz Lisa on the material because it is clear she cannot handle the situation on her own. 
C)  Alex should do more around the house because Lisa is likely to notice and appreciate everything he is doing for her. 
D)  Alex should do more around the house in a way that Lisa won't notice so that she won't feel like she cannot handle the situation on her own. 
A)  Alex should offer to help quiz Lisa on the material so that she knows it really well in time for her exam. 
B)  Alex should offer to help quiz Lisa on the material because it is clear she cannot handle the situation on her own. 
C)  Alex should do more around the house because Lisa is likely to notice and appreciate everything he is doing for her. 
D)  Alex should do more around the house in a way that Lisa won't notice so that she won't feel like she cannot handle the situation on her own. D

Question 4

Self-expansion theory provides an explanation for:

Accepted Answer

A)  why relationship satisfaction declines over time. 
B)  why people prefer predictability in their relationship. 
C)  mate selection. 
D)  why people stay in a relationship that is not particularly satisfying. 
A)  why relationship satisfaction declines over time. 
B)  why people prefer predictability in their relationship. 
C)  mate selection. 
D)  why people stay in a relationship that is not particularly satisfying.

Question 5

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress. Her partner, Alex, offers to help quiz her on some of the material. According to the textbook, Alex is providing:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional support. 
B)  visible support. 
C)  accepted support. 
D)  invisible support. 
A)  emotional support. 
B)  visible support. 
C)  accepted support. 
D)  invisible support.

Question 6

Passive-constructive capitalization responses are negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. Why might this be?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are invisible, so there is no benefit of this type of response. 
B)  There is a problem with the reliability of the measure of passive-constructive responses. 
C)  The passive aspect of these responses overwhelms the constructive nature of the comments. 
D)  These responses focus only on the positive emotion that the discloser experienced and not enough on the positive nature of the good news. 
A)  They are invisible, so there is no benefit of this type of response. 
B)  There is a problem with the reliability of the measure of passive-constructive responses. 
C)  The passive aspect of these responses overwhelms the constructive nature of the comments. 
D)  These responses focus only on the positive emotion that the discloser experienced and not enough on the positive nature of the good news.

Question 7

You design an experiment where half the couples go on weekly dates and do activities that they find exciting and novel (e.g., cooking class, skydiving) and the other half go on weekly dates and engage in activities that they typically enjoy (e.g., movies, dinner). What prediction do you make about the effect of this experiment on their relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two groups should have the same satisfaction at the end of the study because they are both engaging in pleasant activities. 
B)  The couples in the novel and exciting group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are self-expanding together. 
C)  The couples in the pleasant activities group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are not imposing certain activities on each other. 
D)  The couples in the pleasant activities group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are self-expanding together. 
A)  The two groups should have the same satisfaction at the end of the study because they are both engaging in pleasant activities. 
B)  The couples in the novel and exciting group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are self-expanding together. 
C)  The couples in the pleasant activities group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are not imposing certain activities on each other. 
D)  The couples in the pleasant activities group should have higher relationship satisfaction because they are self-expanding together.

Question 8

Suzy and Wei-chin report a great sex life but poor communication with each other. What would we expect about Suzy and Wei-chin's relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although the sex is good, their poor communication likely means they are dissatisfied in their relationship. 
B)  Because sex is more important for men, Wei-chin is probably satisfied, but because communication is more important for women, Suzy is likely dissatisfied. 
C)  Because they have a good sex life, they likely have a satisfying relationship. 
D)  Their good sex life would only contribute to their satisfaction if they also had good communication, so neither would be associated with their relationship satisfaction. 
A)  Although the sex is good, their poor communication likely means they are dissatisfied in their relationship. 
B)  Because sex is more important for men, Wei-chin is probably satisfied, but because communication is more important for women, Suzy is likely dissatisfied. 
C)  Because they have a good sex life, they likely have a satisfying relationship. 
D)  Their good sex life would only contribute to their satisfaction if they also had good communication, so neither would be associated with their relationship satisfaction.

Question 9

Your partner is dealing with an upcoming important deadline at work. What is the best way for you to support him during this stressful time, and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should provide emotional support to bolster his self-esteem. 
B)  You should provide practical support to allow him to focus on his work. 
C)  You should provide visible support so that he knows you care for and value him. 
D)  You should provide invisible support so as not to undermine his self-esteem. 
A)  You should provide emotional support to bolster his self-esteem. 
B)  You should provide practical support to allow him to focus on his work. 
C)  You should provide visible support so that he knows you care for and value him. 
D)  You should provide invisible support so as not to undermine his self-esteem.

Question 10

11.Explain how the four capitalization responses to a positive partner disclosure are related to relationship intimacy.

Accepted Answer

Active-constructive responses are associ

Question 11

Mohinder offers to help Sally study for her exam. Sally tells Mohinder she does not appreciate his offer and wonders if Mohinder thinks she is not capable of studying on her own. Mohinder, surprised by her response, angrily retorts that she can just go ahead and fail then! An angry and critical argument ensues that lasts for a half hour. Which of the following is most true about this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sally is insecure about her abilities. 
B)  Sally would have benefited more if Mohinder had washed the dishes to give Sally more time to study. 
C)  Mohinder's offer was not motivated by a desire to help Sally. 
D)  Mohinder was trying to offer emotional support to Sally. 
A)  Sally is insecure about her abilities. 
B)  Sally would have benefited more if Mohinder had washed the dishes to give Sally more time to study. 
C)  Mohinder's offer was not motivated by a desire to help Sally. 
D)  Mohinder was trying to offer emotional support to Sally.

Question 12

Carl told his wife, Meena, that he got a raise at work. Meena (although happy for Carl) did not say much. What type of capitalization response is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  active-constructive 
B)  active-destructive 
C)  passive-destructive 
D)  passive-constructive 
A)  active-constructive 
B)  active-destructive 
C)  passive-destructive 
D)  passive-constructive

Question 13

Petula's mother has a terminal illness and she is not expected to live more than a few weeks. Petula just placed her in hospice. Petula told her romantic partner, Sarah, that she felt guilty and that she felt she was abandoning her mother. Sarah responded by saying, ÒWell, everyone has to die sometime.Ó What perspective from your text helps us understand Sarah's response?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy process model 
B)  attachment theory 
C)  self-expansion model 
D)  capitalization 
A)  intimacy process model 
B)  attachment theory 
C)  self-expansion model 
D)  capitalization

Question 14

Visible support is to ________ as invisible support is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  not helpful; helpful 
B)  known; unknown 
C)  practical; emotional 
D)  satisfied; dissatisfied 
A)  not helpful; helpful 
B)  known; unknown 
C)  practical; emotional 
D)  satisfied; dissatisfied

Question 15

Your friend Mia is in a bad spot in her 5-year relationship with Lee. She finds it boring and complains that she never does anything new, and she doesn't feel particularly attracted to Lee anymore. Given this information, which of the following is the most credible explanation for why Mia is dissatisfied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mia's CLalt is higher than her CL, and so she is likely to be unhappy with Lee. 
B)  Because their relationship is predictable, Mia's attachment behavior system doesn't get activated, and so Lee never has the opportunity to provide her with a sense of security. 
C)  Lee's outcome is higher than Mia's outcome, and so she feels underbenefited and therefore unhappy. 
D)  Mia and Lee are only engaging in pleasant activities (e.g., going out to dinner together, going to a movie), and so self-expansion opportunities (and the associated pleasure) are limited. 
A)  Mia's CLalt is higher than her CL, and so she is likely to be unhappy with Lee. 
B)  Because their relationship is predictable, Mia's attachment behavior system doesn't get activated, and so Lee never has the opportunity to provide her with a sense of security. 
C)  Lee's outcome is higher than Mia's outcome, and so she feels underbenefited and therefore unhappy. 
D)  Mia and Lee are only engaging in pleasant activities (e.g., going out to dinner together, going to a movie), and so self-expansion opportunities (and the associated pleasure) are limited.

Question 16

Which of the following about sex and relationship functioning is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A good sexual relationship cannot offset the effects of poor communication on relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Sexual functioning in relationships tends to predict better relationship satisfaction. 
C)  Relationship quality has little or no effect on later sexual functioning. 
D)  Sexual frequency is more strongly linked than sexual satisfaction to relationship quality. 
A)  A good sexual relationship cannot offset the effects of poor communication on relationship satisfaction. 
B)  Sexual functioning in relationships tends to predict better relationship satisfaction. 
C)  Relationship quality has little or no effect on later sexual functioning. 
D)  Sexual frequency is more strongly linked than sexual satisfaction to relationship quality.

Question 17

Considering the research on sex and relationships discussed in your text, who is most likely to end their relationship over a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

A)  men with high sexual satisfaction 
B)  women with low sexual satisfaction but high sexual frequency 
C)  men with low sexual satisfaction 
D)  men with low frequency of sexual activity but high sexual satisfaction 
A)  men with high sexual satisfaction 
B)  women with low sexual satisfaction but high sexual frequency 
C)  men with low sexual satisfaction 
D)  men with low frequency of sexual activity but high sexual satisfaction

Question 18

Jaswinder has been in a relationship with Sukhdip for about 2 years; they have set up a joint bank account and have bought a house together, and Jaswinder has taught Sukhdip how to ski and has introduced her to his hobby of photography. What model or perspective best explains these behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-expansion 
B)  intimacy process model 
C)  social support 
D)  capitalization 
A)  self-expansion 
B)  intimacy process model 
C)  social support 
D)  capitalization

Question 19

Your partner just got a promotion at work and shares the news with you. Which of the following responses would be most likely to enhance your partner's relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  ÒThat's nice.Ó 
B)  ÒDoes this mean you're going to be working even longer hours?Ó 
C)  ÒThat's good to know; now we can go on that vacation next summer.Ó 
D)  ÒWow, that's fantastic! Let's go out to dinner tonight to celebrate.Ó 
A)  ÒThat's nice.Ó 
B)  ÒDoes this mean you're going to be working even longer hours?Ó 
C)  ÒThat's good to know; now we can go on that vacation next summer.Ó 
D)  ÒWow, that's fantastic! Let's go out to dinner tonight to celebrate.Ó

Question 20

Studies by Aron and colleagues suggest that couples who engage in ________ activities together tend to experience increases in relationship satisfaction and communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative 
B)  passionate 
C)  trust-building 
D)  novel 
A)  cooperative 
B)  passionate 
C)  trust-building 
D)  novel

What is social integration?

Studies conducted to test the self-expansion model proposed by Aron and colleagues suggest that:

Self-expansion theory provides an explanation for:

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress. Her partner, Alex, offers to help quiz her on some of the material. According to the textbook, Alex is providing:

Passive-constructive capitalization responses are negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. Why might this be?

Suzy and Wei-chin report a great sex life but poor communication with each other. What would we expect about Suzy and Wei-chin's relationship satisfaction?

Your partner is dealing with an upcoming important deadline at work. What is the best way for you to support him during this stressful time, and why?

11.Explain how the four capitalization responses to a positive partner disclosure are related to relationship intimacy.

Carl told his wife, Meena, that he got a raise at work. Meena (although happy for Carl) did not say much. What type of capitalization response is this?

Visible support is to as invisible support is to .

Which of the following about sex and relationship functioning is true?

Considering the research on sex and relationships discussed in your text, who is most likely to end their relationship over a 12-month period?

Jaswinder has been in a relationship with Sukhdip for about 2 years; they have set up a joint bank account and have bought a house together, and Jaswinder has taught Sukhdip how to ski and has introduced her to his hobby of photography. What model or perspective best explains these behaviors?

Your partner just got a promotion at work and shares the news with you. Which of the following responses would be most likely to enhance your partner's relationship satisfaction?

Studies by Aron and colleagues suggest that couples who engage in ________ activities together tend to experience increases in relationship satisfaction and communication.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Exam 7: Communicating Closeness

What is social integration?

Studies conducted to test the self-expansion model proposed by Aron and colleagues suggest that:

Self-expansion theory provides an explanation for:

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress. Her partner, Alex, offers to help quiz her on some of the material. According to the textbook, Alex is providing:

Passive-constructive capitalization responses are negatively associated with relationship satisfaction. Why might this be?

Suzy and Wei-chin report a great sex life but poor communication with each other. What would we expect about Suzy and Wei-chin's relationship satisfaction?

Your partner is dealing with an upcoming important deadline at work. What is the best way for you to support him during this stressful time, and why?

11.Explain how the four capitalization responses to a positive partner disclosure are related to relationship intimacy.

Carl told his wife, Meena, that he got a raise at work. Meena (although happy for Carl) did not say much. What type of capitalization response is this?

Visible support is to ________ as invisible support is to ________.

Which of the following about sex and relationship functioning is true?

Considering the research on sex and relationships discussed in your text, who is most likely to end their relationship over a 12-month period?

Jaswinder has been in a relationship with Sukhdip for about 2 years; they have set up a joint bank account and have bought a house together, and Jaswinder has taught Sukhdip how to ski and has introduced her to his hobby of photography. What model or perspective best explains these behaviors?

Your partner just got a promotion at work and shares the news with you. Which of the following responses would be most likely to enhance your partner's relationship satisfaction?

Studies by Aron and colleagues suggest that couples who engage in ________ activities together tend to experience increases in relationship satisfaction and communication.

Why Study Intimate Relationships?

Tools of Relationship Science

Theoretical Frameworks

Men and Women, Gay and Straight

Attraction and Mate Selection

Personality and Personal History

Managing Differences

Beliefs and Values

Understanding Each Other

Relationships in Context

Improving Relationships

Relationships Across the Lifespan

Filters

Visible support is to as invisible support is to .