Question 1

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually

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A) increase. 
B) become more frequent, but last for shorter lengths of time. 
C) decline. 
D) decrease in frequency, but last for longer lengths of time. 
A) increase. 
B) become more frequent, but last for shorter lengths of time. 
C) decline. 
D) decrease in frequency, but last for longer lengths of time.

Question 2

Ayanda and Kgosi are seeing a marriage counsellor, Dr Govender, to ask her advice about how to save their relationship. Dr Govender tells them that the reason they are having trouble is because 'neither of you perceive that you are getting as much out of the relationship as you are putting into it.' This statement indicates that Dr Govender is a proponent of

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A) homogamy. 
B) cohabitation. 
C) exchange theory. 
D) the family life cycle. 
A) homogamy. 
B) cohabitation. 
C) exchange theory. 
D) the family life cycle.

Question 3

When deciding on a potential mate, Fikile says, 'I just need to find someone a lot like me.' This statement fits very well with ____ theory.

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A) sociocultural 
B) assortative mating 
C) crystallisation 
D) blended family 
A) sociocultural 
B) assortative mating 
C) crystallisation 
D) blended family

Question 4

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

University-age students of divorced parents report

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A) an increase in networking in their own lives. 
B) a decrease in use of illegal drugs and alcohol. 
C) poorer relations with their parents. 
D) no discernable positive or negative effects. 
A) an increase in networking in their own lives. 
B) a decrease in use of illegal drugs and alcohol. 
C) poorer relations with their parents. 
D) no discernable positive or negative effects.

Question 6

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

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A) Couples with children show a decline in marital satisfaction, while those without children show an increase. 
B) Couples who are child-free due to infertility tend to have high levels of marital satisfaction. 
C) Interracial couples tend to show little increased conflict due to the birth of a child. 
D) The birth of a child is usually viewed as a positive event, even though it is associated with a decrease in marital satisfaction. 
A) Couples with children show a decline in marital satisfaction, while those without children show an increase. 
B) Couples who are child-free due to infertility tend to have high levels of marital satisfaction. 
C) Interracial couples tend to show little increased conflict due to the birth of a child. 
D) The birth of a child is usually viewed as a positive event, even though it is associated with a decrease in marital satisfaction.

Question 7

The happiest cohabiting couples are those who look very much like

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A) couples that start having children early. 
B) financially well-off couples. 
C) happy married couples. 
D) young upwardly mobile urbanites. 
A) couples that start having children early. 
B) financially well-off couples. 
C) happy married couples. 
D) young upwardly mobile urbanites.

Question 8

Culture can play a significant role in mate selection. Discuss this issue in terms of the success of arranged marriages and the types of dimensions that are viewed as 'important' by various cultures.

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Arranged marriages are a major way that

Question 9

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of

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A) available dating candidates. 
B) access to an internet connection. 
C) lack of response from friend requests. 
D) the accuracy of personal descriptions. 
A) available dating candidates. 
B) access to an internet connection. 
C) lack of response from friend requests. 
D) the accuracy of personal descriptions.

Question 11

While Themba and Thembi have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is best described as

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A) infatuation. 
B) friendship. 
C) consummate love. 
D) companionate love. 
A) infatuation. 
B) friendship. 
C) consummate love. 
D) companionate love.

Question 12

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during:

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A) young adulthood. 
B) middle adulthood. 
C) late adulthood. 
D) latest adulthood. 
A) young adulthood. 
B) middle adulthood. 
C) late adulthood. 
D) latest adulthood.

Question 13

Blessing (a male) and Thando (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Blessing's biggest misperception concerning Thando would likely be

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A) overperceiving Thando's level of sexual interest in him. 
B) overperceiving Thando's need for emotional intimacy in the friendship. 
C) underperceiving Thando's intelligence. 
D) underperceiving Thando's jealousy. 
A) overperceiving Thando's level of sexual interest in him. 
B) overperceiving Thando's need for emotional intimacy in the friendship. 
C) underperceiving Thando's intelligence. 
D) underperceiving Thando's jealousy.

Question 14

According to exchange theory, the key factor in determining whether an exchange will increase marital satisfaction is the

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A) length of time the individuals have been married. 
B) age of the participants. 
C) potential monetary cost of the exchange. 
D) perceived equity of the exchange. 
A) length of time the individuals have been married. 
B) age of the participants. 
C) potential monetary cost of the exchange. 
D) perceived equity of the exchange.

Question 15

When comparing the costs of raising a child

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A) two-parent households are likely to spend more. 
B) single-parent households are likely to spend more. 
C) the costs are the same for single- and two-parent households. 
D) the costs are the same for single- and two-parent households but the burden is higher for single arents. 
A) two-parent households are likely to spend more. 
B) single-parent households are likely to spend more. 
C) the costs are the same for single- and two-parent households. 
D) the costs are the same for single- and two-parent households but the burden is higher for single arents.

Question 16

The causes of aggressive behaviour become more ____ as the level of aggressive behaviour increases.

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A) complex 
B) simple 
C) obvious 
D) external 
A) complex 
B) simple 
C) obvious 
D) external

Question 17

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

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A) physical aggression; verbal aggression 
B) severe aggression; murder 
C) verbal aggression; murder 
D) physical aggression; murder 
A) physical aggression; verbal aggression 
B) severe aggression; murder 
C) verbal aggression; murder 
D) physical aggression; murder

Question 18

According to research by Buss and colleagues, a(n) ____ man looking for a prospective mate would be most concerned about the woman's cooking competence and chastity status.

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A) Chinese 
B) Italian 
C) Swedish 
D) British 
A) Chinese 
B) Italian 
C) Swedish 
D) British

Question 19

Which statement about single parents is true?

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A) They are financially better off than their married counterparts. 
B) Trying to be a peer versus a parent has great benefits and few drawbacks. 
C) Most single divorced parents wait at least two years before dating. 
D) Financially, single mothers are hardest hit. 
A) They are financially better off than their married counterparts. 
B) Trying to be a peer versus a parent has great benefits and few drawbacks. 
C) Most single divorced parents wait at least two years before dating. 
D) Financially, single mothers are hardest hit.

Question 20

Themba and Shirley are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Themba and Shirley are best classified as

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A) emotionally divorced. 
B) empty nested. 
C) being in part-time cohabitation. 
D) being in a substitute marriage. 
A) emotionally divorced. 
B) empty nested. 
C) being in part-time cohabitation. 
D) being in a substitute marriage.

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually

When deciding on a potential mate, Fikile says, 'I just need to find someone a lot like me.' This statement fits very well with ____ theory.

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

University-age students of divorced parents report

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

The happiest cohabiting couples are those who look very much like

Culture can play a significant role in mate selection. Discuss this issue in terms of the success of arranged marriages and the types of dimensions that are viewed as 'important' by various cultures.

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of

While Themba and Thembi have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is best described as

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during:

Blessing (a male) and Thando (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Blessing's biggest misperception concerning Thando would likely be

According to exchange theory, the key factor in determining whether an exchange will increase marital satisfaction is the

When comparing the costs of raising a child

The causes of aggressive behaviour become more ____ as the level of aggressive behaviour increases.

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

According to research by Buss and colleagues, a(n) ____ man looking for a prospective mate would be most concerned about the woman's cooking competence and chastity status.

Which statement about single parents is true?

Themba and Shirley are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Themba and Shirley are best classified as

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

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually

When deciding on a potential mate, Fikile says, 'I just need to find someone a lot like me.' This statement fits very well with ____ theory.

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

University-age students of divorced parents report

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

The happiest cohabiting couples are those who look very much like

Culture can play a significant role in mate selection. Discuss this issue in terms of the success of arranged marriages and the types of dimensions that are viewed as 'important' by various cultures.

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of

While Themba and Thembi have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is best described as

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during:

Blessing (a male) and Thando (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Blessing's biggest misperception concerning Thando would likely be

According to exchange theory, the key factor in determining whether an exchange will increase marital satisfaction is the

When comparing the costs of raising a child

The causes of aggressive behaviour become more ____ as the level of aggressive behaviour increases.

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

According to research by Buss and colleagues, a(n) ____ man looking for a prospective mate would be most concerned about the woman's cooking competence and chastity status.

Which statement about single parents is true?

Themba and Shirley are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Themba and Shirley are best classified as

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

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