Question 1

Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intimacy 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Passion 
A)  Intimacy 
B)  Sociability 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Passion

Question 2

Physical attractiveness is

Accepted Answer

A)  unimportant in love relationships for both males and females. 
B)  unimportant in love relationships for females but important for males. 
C)  important in love relationships for females but unimportant for males. 
D)  important in love relationships for both males and females. 
A)  unimportant in love relationships for both males and females. 
B)  unimportant in love relationships for females but important for males. 
C)  important in love relationships for females but unimportant for males. 
D)  important in love relationships for both males and females.

Question 3

Marital ________ is an umbrella term referring to the marital outcome

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marital ________ is an umbrella term referring...

Question 4

Unless they are poor, __________________________________ than men.

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more likely to initiate a divorce and more likely to remarry 
B)  women are more likely to initiate a divorce and less likely to remarry 
C)  women are less likely to initiate a divorce and more likely to remarry 
D)  women are less likely to initiate a divorce and less likely to remarry 
A)  women are more likely to initiate a divorce and more likely to remarry 
B)  women are more likely to initiate a divorce and less likely to remarry 
C)  women are less likely to initiate a divorce and more likely to remarry 
D)  women are less likely to initiate a divorce and less likely to remarry

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Britany and Kevin ended up divorcing due to the fact that neither could tolerate each other's nagging and smoking habits. This rationale would best be described as a(n) ____ reason for getting divorced.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal problems 
B)  assertive mating 
C)  macro-level 
D)  demographic variable 
A)  interpersonal problems 
B)  assertive mating 
C)  macro-level 
D)  demographic variable

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring that their children do not become homosexuals. 
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 homosexuals. 
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 8

Based on statistics, which pair would you expect to have had the most past short-term relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  William and Kirk, who are a gay male couple 
B)  Debbie and Alan, who are a heterosexual couple 
C)  Claire and Brooke, who are a lesbian couple 
D)  Joan and Crawford, who are a bisexual couple 
A)  William and Kirk, who are a gay male couple 
B)  Debbie and Alan, who are a heterosexual couple 
C)  Claire and Brooke, who are a lesbian couple 
D)  Joan and Crawford, who are a bisexual couple

Question 9

The National Healthy Marriage Center and National Center for Marriage Research are both focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing the number of marriages. 
B)  improving marriage education. 
C)  promoting covenant marriages. 
D)  mitigating the negative impacts of divorce. 
A)  reducing the number of marriages. 
B)  improving marriage education. 
C)  promoting covenant marriages. 
D)  mitigating the negative impacts of divorce.

Question 10

Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in the Australia meet online.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in every 5 
B)  1 in every 10 
C)  1 in every 15 
D)  1 in every 20 
A)  1 in every 5 
B)  1 in every 10 
C)  1 in every 15 
D)  1 in every 20

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

The birth of a child tends to lead to declines in marital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The "A" in the ABCDE model of adult friendship development stands for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "A" in the ABCDE model of...

Question 14

Katie and Rob are seeing a marriage counselor, Dr. McMurray, to ask her advice about how to save their relationship. Dr. McMurray 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. McMurray is a proponent of

Accepted Answer

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 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Which couple is probably the happiest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Henry and Anne, who have just had their first baby 
B)  Hank and Alice, who have two adolescent children 
C)  Harold and Abbey, whose children have just left home 
D)  Harvey and Amy, who have just retired 
A)  Henry and Anne, who have just had their first baby 
B)  Hank and Alice, who have two adolescent children 
C)  Harold and Abbey, whose children have just left home 
D)  Harvey and Amy, who have just retired

Question 18

The divorce rate in the United States is one of the lowest in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Which statement best describes familism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Go forth and multiply as often as possible 
B)  Violence aimed at specific members of the family 
C)  Family needs are more important than individual needs 
D)  The intentional desire to remain childless 
A)  Go forth and multiply as often as possible 
B)  Violence aimed at specific members of the family 
C)  Family needs are more important than individual needs 
D)  The intentional desire to remain childless

Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

Physical attractiveness is

Marital ________ is an umbrella term referring to the marital outcome

Unless they are poor, __________________________________ than men.

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

Britany and Kevin ended up divorcing due to the fact that neither could tolerate each other's nagging and smoking habits. This rationale would best be described as a(n) ____ reason for getting divorced.

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

Based on statistics, which pair would you expect to have had the most past short-term relationships?

The National Healthy Marriage Center and National Center for Marriage Research are both focused on

Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in the Australia meet online.

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

The birth of a child tends to lead to declines in marital satisfaction.

The "A" in the ABCDE model of adult friendship development stands for _____.

Which statement concerning Latino families is true?

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

Which couple is probably the happiest?

The divorce rate in the United States is one of the lowest in the world.

The initial stage in friendship development is called

Which statement best describes familism?

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

Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

Physical attractiveness is

Marital ________ is an umbrella term referring to the marital outcome

Unless they are poor, __________________________________ than men.

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

Britany and Kevin ended up divorcing due to the fact that neither could tolerate each other's nagging and smoking habits. This rationale would best be described as a(n) ____ reason for getting divorced.

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

Based on statistics, which pair would you expect to have had the most past short-term relationships?

The National Healthy Marriage Center and National Center for Marriage Research are both focused on

Surveys indicate that nearly ________ couples in the Australia meet online.

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

The birth of a child tends to lead to declines in marital satisfaction.

The "A" in the ABCDE model of adult friendship development stands for _____.

Which statement concerning Latino families is true?

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

Which couple is probably the happiest?

The divorce rate in the United States is one of the lowest in the world.

The initial stage in friendship development is called

Which statement best describes familism?

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