Question 1

Mothers report significantly higher degrees of separation anxiety than fathers when their children leave home for college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Feelings of connectedness to parents ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  disappear completely after one begins attending college. 
B)  increase dramatically after employment or financial independence. 
C)  are related to the amount of financial and emotional support students receive from parents. 
D)  are related to the values and interests traditionally associated with the institution of marriage. 
A)  disappear completely after one begins attending college. 
B)  increase dramatically after employment or financial independence. 
C)  are related to the amount of financial and emotional support students receive from parents. 
D)  are related to the values and interests traditionally associated with the institution of marriage. C

Question 3

Which of the following is true of age homogamy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is best described as a series of exclusive sexual relationships a person has with people of different age groups. 
B)  It is best described as the marriage between individuals of the same sex. 
C)  It reflects the tendency to marry late or remarry from different age groups. 
D)  It reflects the tendency to marry in early adulthood. 
A)  It is best described as a series of exclusive sexual relationships a person has with people of different age groups. 
B)  It is best described as the marriage between individuals of the same sex. 
C)  It reflects the tendency to marry late or remarry from different age groups. 
D)  It reflects the tendency to marry in early adulthood. D

Question 4

Ella is a young woman with a lucrative job and a large circle of friends. She has chosen to remain single as she finds the idea of having sex unappealing. Ella is practicing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  monogamy 
B)  polyandry 
C)  celibacy 
D)  homogamy 
A)  monogamy 
B)  polyandry 
C)  celibacy 
D)  homogamy

Question 5

Which of the following is a form of love fueled by passion and feelings of intimacy but lacking in commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Romantic love 
B)  Companionate love 
C)  Empty love 
D)  Consummate love 
A)  Romantic love 
B)  Companionate love 
C)  Empty love 
D)  Consummate love

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between romantic love and consummate love?

Accepted Answer

A)  Romantic love is usually based on shared interests, liking, and respect, whereas consummate love refers to a state of passion or infatuation. 
B)  Romantic love typifies long-term relationships, whereas consummate love typifies short-term relationships. 
C)  Romantic love has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment, whereas consummate love is a more complete form of love in which all three components flower. 
D)  Romantic love always burns brightly, whereas consummate love may burn brightly and then flicker out. 
A)  Romantic love is usually based on shared interests, liking, and respect, whereas consummate love refers to a state of passion or infatuation. 
B)  Romantic love typifies long-term relationships, whereas consummate love typifies short-term relationships. 
C)  Romantic love has both passion and intimacy but lacks commitment, whereas consummate love is a more complete form of love in which all three components flower. 
D)  Romantic love always burns brightly, whereas consummate love may burn brightly and then flicker out.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of companionate love?

Accepted Answer

A)  It typically occurs in whirlwind relationships that begin passionately but eventually burn out quickly. 
B)  It is low in commitment but high in passion. 
C)  It is high in commitment and passion but low in intimacy. 
D)  It occurs in long-term relationships in which passion has ebbed but a strong friendship is evident. 
A)  It typically occurs in whirlwind relationships that begin passionately but eventually burn out quickly. 
B)  It is low in commitment but high in passion. 
C)  It is high in commitment and passion but low in intimacy. 
D)  It occurs in long-term relationships in which passion has ebbed but a strong friendship is evident.

Question 8

Persons who marry late or who remarry tend not to select partners close in age because they are _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  out in the world rather than in school or fresh out of school. 
B)  more concerned about their status than younger couples. 
C)  allowed to have more than one spouse. 
D)  have sexual access to multiple partners. 
A)  out in the world rather than in school or fresh out of school. 
B)  more concerned about their status than younger couples. 
C)  allowed to have more than one spouse. 
D)  have sexual access to multiple partners.

Question 9

Myra and Richard have been married for a decade. The passion they shared as newlyweds has faded, but they remain best friends and still share every thought with each other. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Myra and Richard's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate love. 
B)  empty love. 
C)  fatuous love. 
D)  romantic love. 
A)  companionate love. 
B)  empty love. 
C)  fatuous love. 
D)  romantic love.

Question 10

Jake compliments his colleague Ria on her organization skills. Ria feels admired and, in turn, compliments Jake on his leadership qualities. This scenario illustrates an instance of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consummate love 
B)  flirting 
C)  reciprocity 
D)  deindividuation 
A)  consummate love 
B)  flirting 
C)  reciprocity 
D)  deindividuation

Question 11

Serial monogamy refers to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a series of exclusive sexual relationships 
B)  a series of multiple sexual relationships that occur at the same time 
C)  any single exclusive sexual relationship 
D)  a single instance of multiple sexual relationships that occur at the same time 
A)  a series of exclusive sexual relationships 
B)  a series of multiple sexual relationships that occur at the same time 
C)  any single exclusive sexual relationship 
D)  a single instance of multiple sexual relationships that occur at the same time

Question 12

A person's religion, race, and socioeconomic status influence his or her life structure and life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following forms of love involves commitment alone, without intimacy of passion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empty love 
B)  Companionate love 
C)  Fatuous love 
D)  Consummate love 
A)  Empty love 
B)  Companionate love 
C)  Fatuous love 
D)  Consummate love

Question 14

Rahul and Amulya are attracted to each other but rarely find time to go out on dates because of different work schedules. Amulya suggests that she move in with Rahul so that they can further explore their relationship. Rahul agrees and Amulya moves in to his apartment. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  polygamy. 
B)  serial monogamy. 
C)  empty love. 
D)  cohabitation. 
A)  polygamy. 
B)  serial monogamy. 
C)  empty love. 
D)  cohabitation.

Question 15

Discuss the cost of divorce.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Divorce is usually co

Question 16

Those who cohabit ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  have less traditional views of marriage than others. 
B)  are more likely to be highly religious than those who do not. 
C)  lose their rights to get married traditionally. 
D)  are unlikely to ever consider getting married in the traditional sense. 
A)  have less traditional views of marriage than others. 
B)  are more likely to be highly religious than those who do not. 
C)  lose their rights to get married traditionally. 
D)  are unlikely to ever consider getting married in the traditional sense.

Question 17

Clive and Josie have been romantic partners for two years. Six months ago, Clive proposed Josie but she declined. However, she agreed to move in with him. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitation. 
B)  reciprocity. 
C)  serial monogamy. 
D)  empty love. 
A)  cohabitation. 
B)  reciprocity. 
C)  serial monogamy. 
D)  empty love.

Question 18

Erikson, like Havighurst, has been criticized for suggesting that young adults ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  may not be able to gauge the extent to which their developing values may conflict with those of a potential intimate partner. 
B)  who have established a firm sense of identity during adolescence are unprepared for fusing their identity with those of other people through marriage and friendships. 
C)  who choose to remain celibate or single are not developing normally. 
D)  who had not achieved ego identity may not be ready to commit themselves to others. 
A)  may not be able to gauge the extent to which their developing values may conflict with those of a potential intimate partner. 
B)  who have established a firm sense of identity during adolescence are unprepared for fusing their identity with those of other people through marriage and friendships. 
C)  who choose to remain celibate or single are not developing normally. 
D)  who had not achieved ego identity may not be ready to commit themselves to others.

Question 19

POSSLQ stands for People of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters and applies to unmarried heterosexual couples who live together. It is also referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitation 
B)  polyandry 
C)  homogamy 
D)  polygamy 
A)  cohabitation 
B)  polyandry 
C)  homogamy 
D)  polygamy

Question 20

Which of the following forms of love occurs within a cultural context in which the concept is idealized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatuous love 
B)  Consummate love 
C)  Romantic love 
D)  Empty love 
A)  Fatuous love 
B)  Consummate love 
C)  Romantic love 
D)  Empty love

Mothers report significantly higher degrees of separation anxiety than fathers when their children leave home for college.

Feelings of connectedness to parents ______.

Which of the following is true of age homogamy?

Ella is a young woman with a lucrative job and a large circle of friends. She has chosen to remain single as she finds the idea of having sex unappealing. Ella is practicing _____.

Which of the following is a form of love fueled by passion and feelings of intimacy but lacking in commitment?

Which of the following is a difference between romantic love and consummate love?

Which of the following is true of companionate love?

Persons who marry late or who remarry tend not to select partners close in age because they are _______.

Myra and Richard have been married for a decade. The passion they shared as newlyweds has faded, but they remain best friends and still share every thought with each other. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Myra and Richard's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Jake compliments his colleague Ria on her organization skills. Ria feels admired and, in turn, compliments Jake on his leadership qualities. This scenario illustrates an instance of _________.

Serial monogamy refers to _______.

A person's religion, race, and socioeconomic status influence his or her life structure and life satisfaction.

Which of the following forms of love involves commitment alone, without intimacy of passion?

Discuss the cost of divorce.

Those who cohabit ______.

Clive and Josie have been romantic partners for two years. Six months ago, Clive proposed Josie but she declined. However, she agreed to move in with him. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Erikson, like Havighurst, has been criticized for suggesting that young adults ________.

POSSLQ stands for People of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters and applies to unmarried heterosexual couples who live together. It is also referred to as _____.

Which of the following forms of love occurs within a cultural context in which the concept is idealized?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Developmeny

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 14: Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Mothers report significantly higher degrees of separation anxiety than fathers when their children leave home for college.

Feelings of connectedness to parents ______.

Which of the following is true of age homogamy?

Ella is a young woman with a lucrative job and a large circle of friends. She has chosen to remain single as she finds the idea of having sex unappealing. Ella is practicing _____.

Which of the following is a form of love fueled by passion and feelings of intimacy but lacking in commitment?

Which of the following is a difference between romantic love and consummate love?

Which of the following is true of companionate love?

Persons who marry late or who remarry tend not to select partners close in age because they are _______.

Myra and Richard have been married for a decade. The passion they shared as newlyweds has faded, but they remain best friends and still share every thought with each other. According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, Myra and Richard's relationship can best be termed as _______.

Jake compliments his colleague Ria on her organization skills. Ria feels admired and, in turn, compliments Jake on his leadership qualities. This scenario illustrates an instance of _________.

Serial monogamy refers to _______.

A person's religion, race, and socioeconomic status influence his or her life structure and life satisfaction.

Which of the following forms of love involves commitment alone, without intimacy of passion?

Discuss the cost of divorce.

Those who cohabit ______.

Clive and Josie have been romantic partners for two years. Six months ago, Clive proposed Josie but she declined. However, she agreed to move in with him. This scenario exemplifies _______.

Erikson, like Havighurst, has been criticized for suggesting that young adults ________.

POSSLQ stands for People of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters and applies to unmarried heterosexual couples who live together. It is also referred to as _____.

Which of the following forms of love occurs within a cultural context in which the concept is idealized?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Developmeny

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes Final Chapter

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