Question 1

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

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A)  less emotionally intense and less sexual. 
B)  less emotionally intense and more sexual. 
C)  more emotionally intense and less sexual. 
D)  more emotionally intense and more sexual. 
A)  less emotionally intense and less sexual. 
B)  less emotionally intense and more sexual. 
C)  more emotionally intense and less sexual. 
D)  more emotionally intense and more sexual.

Question 2

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 3

Which of Deanna's statements indicates that she is likely experiencing "battered woman's syndrome?"

Accepted Answer

A)  "I just hit my husband." 
B)  "I cannot escape this abusive relationship." 
C)  "I often hit my husband." 
D)  "I am sometimes afraid of my husband." 
A)  "I just hit my husband." 
B)  "I cannot escape this abusive relationship." 
C)  "I often hit my husband." 
D)  "I am sometimes afraid of my husband."

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Research on the biology of physical attraction suggests that neurochemicals related to ____ underlie the feeling of exhilaration that often is experienced when you fall in love.

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates 
B)  hallucinogens 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  narcotics 
A)  barbiturates 
B)  hallucinogens 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  narcotics

Question 6

About ____ percent of marriages in the United States involves "marriage for life" (i.e., no divorce).

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 7

Research suggests that women tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  choose masculine men for short-term relationships and more feminine-looking men for long-term relationships. 
B)  choose feminine-looking men for short-term relationships and more masculine men for long-term relationships. 
C)  choose older men for short-term relationships and younger men for long-term relationships. 
D)  choose younger men for short-term relationships and older men for long-term relationships. 
A)  choose masculine men for short-term relationships and more feminine-looking men for long-term relationships. 
B)  choose feminine-looking men for short-term relationships and more masculine men for long-term relationships. 
C)  choose older men for short-term relationships and younger men for long-term relationships. 
D)  choose younger men for short-term relationships and older men for long-term relationships.

Question 8

Studies of the parenting of multiracial children in the United States and New Zealand found that

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A)  a parent from a racial minority group played the largest role in guiding the child's development of his or her ethnic identity. 
B)  moms played the largest role in guiding the child's development of ethnic minority identity, even when that child was not of that ethnic group. 
C)  dads played the largest role in guiding the child's development of ethnic minority identity, even when that child was not of that ethnic group. 
D)  parents of these children tend to see their children through "ethnic blinders" and do not typically attempt to instill their children with a sense of ethnic identity. 
A)  a parent from a racial minority group played the largest role in guiding the child's development of his or her ethnic identity. 
B)  moms played the largest role in guiding the child's development of ethnic minority identity, even when that child was not of that ethnic group. 
C)  dads played the largest role in guiding the child's development of ethnic minority identity, even when that child was not of that ethnic group. 
D)  parents of these children tend to see their children through "ethnic blinders" and do not typically attempt to instill their children with a sense of ethnic identity.

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Culture can play a significant role in...

Question 10

Arnold is a highly educated, intelligent young man with a less than pleasing disposition. As such, he is most likely to be viewed as an excellent potential mate

Accepted Answer

A)  in every culture in the world. 
B)  nowhere in the world. 
C)  in some cultures but not in other cultures. 
D)  only in the United States. 
A)  in every culture in the world. 
B)  nowhere in the world. 
C)  in some cultures but not in other cultures. 
D)  only in the United States.

Question 11

_____ 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 12

The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child has changed because of _____ and women postponing having children for career purposes.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in teen birthrate 
B)  a decrease in teen birthrate 
C)  an increase in the age of menopause 
D)  a decrease in the age of menopause 
A)  an increase in teen birthrate 
B)  a decrease in teen birthrate 
C)  an increase in the age of menopause 
D)  a decrease in the age of menopause

Question 14

The main purpose of the Collaborative Divorce Project is to

Accepted Answer

A)  assist same-sex marriage partners when they "divorce." 
B)  encourage legislators to consider all divorces and being "no fault." 
C)  address custody issues involving younger children. 
D)  ensure that more couples stay married. 
A)  assist same-sex marriage partners when they "divorce." 
B)  encourage legislators to consider all divorces and being "no fault." 
C)  address custody issues involving younger children. 
D)  ensure that more couples stay married.

Question 15

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.

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

Which of Deanna's statements indicates that she is likely experiencing "battered woman's syndrome?"

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

Research on the biology of physical attraction suggests that neurochemicals related to ____ underlie the feeling of exhilaration that often is experienced when you fall in love.

About ____ percent of marriages in the United States involves "marriage for life" (i.e., no divorce).

Research suggests that women tend to

Studies of the parenting of multiracial children in the United States and New Zealand found that

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.

Arnold is a highly educated, intelligent young man with a less than pleasing disposition. As such, he is most likely to be viewed as an excellent potential mate

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

The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage.

The average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child has changed because of _____ and women postponing having children for career purposes.

The main purpose of the Collaborative Divorce Project is to

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

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Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

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

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is true?

Which of Deanna's statements indicates that she is likely experiencing "battered woman's syndrome?"

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

Research on the biology of physical attraction suggests that neurochemicals related to ____ underlie the feeling of exhilaration that often is experienced when you fall in love.

About ____ percent of marriages in the United States involves "marriage for life" (i.e., no divorce).

Research suggests that women tend to

Studies of the parenting of multiracial children in the United States and New Zealand found that

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.

Arnold is a highly educated, intelligent young man with a less than pleasing disposition. As such, he is most likely to be viewed as an excellent potential mate

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

The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage.

The average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child has changed because of _____ and women postponing having children for career purposes.

The main purpose of the Collaborative Divorce Project is to

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true?

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

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

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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