Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory that the selection of one's...

Question 2

Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statement concerning Latino families is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Familism is a defining characteristic of Latino families. 
B) Latino families tend to view extended families in a negative light. 
C) Latino families are more likely to be two-parent households than are European-American families. 
D) Due to their nature, Latino families tend to provide poor childcare. 
A) Familism is a defining characteristic of Latino families. 
B) Latino families tend to view extended families in a negative light. 
C) Latino families are more likely to be two-parent households than are European-American families. 
D) Due to their nature, Latino families tend to provide poor childcare.

Question 4

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Childless couples show no decline in marital satisfaction over time 
B) The fussier the child, the less the drop in satisfaction as parents devote more time to childcare 
C) A decline in overall satisfaction is a common pattern for with-child and childless couples 
D) Marital satisfaction following the birth of a child decreases in European Americans but increases in African Americans 
A) Childless couples show no decline in marital satisfaction over time 
B) The fussier the child, the less the drop in satisfaction as parents devote more time to childcare 
C) A decline in overall satisfaction is a common pattern for with-child and childless couples 
D) Marital satisfaction following the birth of a child decreases in European Americans but increases in African Americans

Question 5

Which statement about single parents is true ?

Accepted Answer

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) Divorced single parents often experience feelings of failure and guilt 
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) Divorced single parents often experience feelings of failure and guilt

Question 6

The initial stage in friendship development is called

Accepted Answer

A) buildup. 
B) continuation. 
C) acquaintanceship. 
D) deterioration. 
A) buildup. 
B) continuation. 
C) acquaintanceship. 
D) deterioration.

Question 7

Research suggests that casual sex is

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A) desired by both men and women and frequently regretted by both men and women. 
B) desired by men only and frequently regretted by women. 
C) desired by both men and women but only regretted by women. 
D) desired by women and frequently regretted by men. 
A) desired by both men and women and frequently regretted by both men and women. 
B) desired by men only and frequently regretted by women. 
C) desired by both men and women but only regretted by women. 
D) desired by women and frequently regretted by men.

Question 8

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

Accepted Answer

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) African-American 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) African-American 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 9

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

Accepted Answer

A) less at risk for divorce 
B) wealthier 
C) more religious 
D) less happy 
A) less at risk for divorce 
B) wealthier 
C) more religious 
D) less happy

Question 10

Discuss the issue of singlehood by describing the roles of sex (male-female)and culture in determining the likelihood of someone remaining single. Then differentiate between those classified as "temporarily single" versus those who choose to be single.

Accepted Answer

Many women and men remain single as youn

Question 11

Unmarried individuals who live together in a committed and intimate manner are said to be _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unmarried individuals who live together in a...

Question 12

_______________ syndrome occurs is situations when a woman believes that she cannot leave the abusive situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ syndrome occurs is situations when a...

Question 13

Each of these women has just married for the first time. Who is most likely to get divorced?

Accepted Answer

A) Lucy, who is 17 
B) Lacy, who is 23 
C) Lanny, who is 29 
D) Laurie, who is 35 
A) Lucy, who is 17 
B) Lacy, who is 23 
C) Lanny, who is 29 
D) Laurie, who is 35

Question 14

When compared to heterosexual fathers, gay fathers appear to be more concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) ensuring that their children do not become gay or lesbian. 
B) providing their children with a nonsexist, nurturing environment. 
C) raising physically strong daughters. 
D) encouraging their children to avoid sports and pursue the arts. 
A) ensuring that their children do not become gay or lesbian. 
B) providing their children with a nonsexist, nurturing environment. 
C) raising physically strong daughters. 
D) encouraging their children to avoid sports and pursue the arts.

Question 15

According to research presented in your text, what can be done to keep a marriage happy for a long time?

Accepted Answer

A) Be up front about what bothers you about your spouse 
B) Do not intrude on your spouse's private life 
C) Be forgiving 
D) Confide in friends 
A) Be up front about what bothers you about your spouse 
B) Do not intrude on your spouse's private life 
C) Be forgiving 
D) Confide in friends

Question 16

According to the vulnerability-stress-adaptation model of marriage, marital quality

Accepted Answer

A) is a dynamic process resulting from a couple's ability to handle stress. 
B) declines when couples are "too" alike. 
C) is predicted by the age of the couple at marriage. 
D) means there is one strong member of a couple and one weak member. 
A) is a dynamic process resulting from a couple's ability to handle stress. 
B) declines when couples are "too" alike. 
C) is predicted by the age of the couple at marriage. 
D) means there is one strong member of a couple and one weak member.

Question 17

The assortative mating theory proposes that initial mate selection is based primarily on

Accepted Answer

A) similarity. 
B) instincts. 
C) random factors. 
D) love. 
A) similarity. 
B) instincts. 
C) random factors. 
D) love.

Question 18

Who is most likely to have a positive internal working model of herself and a negative model of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Bee, who has a secure romantic attachment 
B) Carla, who has a dismissing romantic attachment 
C) Gail, who has a preoccupied romantic attachment 
D) Sela, who has a fearful romantic attachment 
A) Bee, who has a secure romantic attachment 
B) Carla, who has a dismissing romantic attachment 
C) Gail, who has a preoccupied romantic attachment 
D) Sela, who has a fearful romantic attachment

Question 19

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their

Accepted Answer

A) sexuality. 
B) language skills. 
C) intellect. 
D) vulnerability. 
A) sexuality. 
B) language skills. 
C) intellect. 
D) vulnerability.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism.

Which statement concerning Latino families is true?

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

Which statement about single parents is true ?

The initial stage in friendship development is called

Research suggests that casual sex is

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

Discuss the issue of singlehood by describing the roles of sex (male-female)and culture in determining the likelihood of someone remaining single. Then differentiate between those classified as "temporarily single" versus those who choose to be single.

Unmarried individuals who live together in a committed and intimate manner are said to be _______________.

_______________ syndrome occurs is situations when a woman believes that she cannot leave the abusive situation.

Each of these women has just married for the first time. Who is most likely to get divorced?

When compared to heterosexual fathers, gay fathers appear to be more concerned with

According to research presented in your text, what can be done to keep a marriage happy for a long time?

According to the vulnerability-stress-adaptation model of marriage, marital quality

The assortative mating theory proposes that initial mate selection is based primarily on

Who is most likely to have a positive internal working model of herself and a negative model of others?

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their

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

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

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

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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

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

Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism.

Which statement concerning Latino families is true?

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

Which statement about single parents is true ?

The initial stage in friendship development is called

Research suggests that casual sex is

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

Discuss the issue of singlehood by describing the roles of sex (male-female)and culture in determining the likelihood of someone remaining single. Then differentiate between those classified as "temporarily single" versus those who choose to be single.

Unmarried individuals who live together in a committed and intimate manner are said to be _______________.

_______________ syndrome occurs is situations when a woman believes that she cannot leave the abusive situation.

Each of these women has just married for the first time. Who is most likely to get divorced?

When compared to heterosexual fathers, gay fathers appear to be more concerned with

According to research presented in your text, what can be done to keep a marriage happy for a long time?

According to the vulnerability-stress-adaptation model of marriage, marital quality

The assortative mating theory proposes that initial mate selection is based primarily on

Who is most likely to have a positive internal working model of herself and a negative model of others?

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their

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

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

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

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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