Exam 11: Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

O'Leary (1993) presents a continuum of aggressive behavior in abusive relationships anchored by ____ on one end and ____ on the other end.

Nearly twice as many ________ as European American remain single during young adulthood, and more are choosing to remain so.

Most marriage education programs focus on ________ skills as a way of helping enhance marital success.

Larry and Isabelle have been married for just a couple of months, and have not yet had their first major argument. If their marriage is like most, the first major marital stress will center around

For middle-aged women, divorce represents an especially difficult financial hardship.

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of assortative mating?

From a developmental perspective, friendships have several stages. Which of the following most accurately summarizes those five stages?

Marcus and Michelle have been married for 12 years, and as they both approach their fortieth birthdays they agree that they are going to remain childless. This decision, while frowned upon by some, brings with it several advantages. Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of being childless that is noted in your textbook?

Lola is thinking about having a child and asks you for advice. Use research presented in your text to describe positive and negative aspects of having children and positive and negative aspects of being childless.

The concept of familism is uniquely valued by Latino families.

The theory that the selection of one's partner is based on similarity is referred to as _____ mating.

Barry is talking with his wife Cheryl about his parents. "You know, I think it is great that Mom and Dad are getting more familiar with the internet, but it is strange that they are both spending time on Facebook every day. I'm worried that their real friendships are going to suffer as they spend more time on a social networking website." Cheryl, having read your textbook, would probably respond by saying

The inability to let go of one's spouse following a divorce is called "divorce _____." This can also lead to difficulties making new friends and starting to date again.

Couple violence is a complex issue. Provide some insight into this topic by discussing some causes of aggressive behaviors and by the role that culture plays in violence in relationships.

Stephanie and Marlon got married yesterday, and their wedding was a festive party. A good time was had by all! If their marriage follows the typical path of most marriages, Stephanie and Marlon will experience the least marital satisfaction

Your textbook notes that the median age of marriage has increased by several years in the last four decades. Which of the following is a benefit of this delayed entry into marriage?

In the United States of America, about ____ percent of the adult population has been married more than one time.

A covenant marriage is one where there will be very few acceptable grounds for divorce.

Steve is a football coach who has taken a head coaching at a new university and has moved his entire family to that city. After only one year it is clear that his children are not adapting well to their new environment. Steve decides to give up his dream job and move his family back to their former town. This value of placing the well-being of the family ahead of that of the individual is called ________.

Shayla has been divorced for just six months, but she is certain that she has found the new love of her life. She is already talking to her friends about getting remarried. Her friends want to be supportive and share in her happiness, but they also warn her to avoid the rebound effect. What should Shayla say to them?