Question 1

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that

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A) they may include sexual relationships. 
B) they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual. 
C) they may be spiritually intimate. 
D) they may lack emotional availability. 
A) they may include sexual relationships. 
B) they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual. 
C) they may be spiritually intimate. 
D) they may lack emotional availability. D

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

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A) The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing. 
B) Singles have trouble achieving intimacy with others. 
C) Most singles have a hard time finding fulfillment in life. 
D) The number of adults electing to remain single is decreasing. 
A) The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing. 
B) Singles have trouble achieving intimacy with others. 
C) Most singles have a hard time finding fulfillment in life. 
D) The number of adults electing to remain single is decreasing. A

Question 3

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,the most complete,ideal type of love is

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A) consummate love. 
B) intimacy. 
C) sexual compatibility. 
D) passion. 
A) consummate love. 
B) intimacy. 
C) sexual compatibility. 
D) passion. A

Question 4

Challenges to successful gay and lesbian relationships often stem from discrimination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending,but as he is speaking,Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone.This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?

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A) criticism 
B) defensiveness 
C) stonewalling 
D) contempt 
A) criticism 
B) defensiveness 
C) stonewalling 
D) contempt

Question 6

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices,decisions,and actions in their relationship,thus demonstrating their

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A) communication skills. 
B) interdependence. 
C) independence. 
D) accountability. 
A) communication skills. 
B) interdependence. 
C) independence. 
D) accountability.

Question 7

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

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A) romantic 
B) infatuation 
C) fatuous 
D) companionate 
A) romantic 
B) infatuation 
C) fatuous 
D) companionate

Question 8

Direct eye contact is

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A) universally recognized as essential to honest communication. 
B) better than indirect eye contact. 
C) offensive in some cultures. 
D) a form of verbal communication. 
A) universally recognized as essential to honest communication. 
B) better than indirect eye contact. 
C) offensive in some cultures. 
D) a form of verbal communication.

Question 9

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

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A) a person's irrational fears. 
B) a person's low self-esteem. 
C) a valid concern. 
D) intense devotion. 
A) a person's irrational fears. 
B) a person's low self-esteem. 
C) a valid concern. 
D) intense devotion.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?

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A) They are relationships between romantic partners only. 
B) They can include relationships with family,friends,and romantic partners. 
C) They do not include relationships with family members. 
D) They can include relationships with family and friends,but not romantic partners. 
A) They are relationships between romantic partners only. 
B) They can include relationships with family,friends,and romantic partners. 
C) They do not include relationships with family members. 
D) They can include relationships with family and friends,but not romantic partners.

Question 11

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years.This is an example of

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A) infidelity. 
B) open relationships. 
C) cohabitation. 
D) serial monogamy. 
A) infidelity. 
B) open relationships. 
C) cohabitation. 
D) serial monogamy.

Question 12

Intimacy is unlikely in relationships lacking self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In relationships,the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

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A) anger management. 
B) conflict resolution. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) intimacy. 
A) anger management. 
B) conflict resolution. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) intimacy.

Question 14

Chris and Robin have been romantic partners for almost a decade,and have lived together unmarried for the last four years.Their relationship is considered

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A) a religious sacrament. 
B) a common-law marriage. 
C) cohabitation. 
D) a prelude to marriage. 
A) a religious sacrament. 
B) a common-law marriage. 
C) cohabitation. 
D) a prelude to marriage.

Question 15

Identify and describe three types of listening,and explain the effect of each on strengthening or undermining relationships.

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1.Competitive listening is characterized

Question 16

In a healthy relationship,

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A) you need to be willing to share nearly everything with your partner. 
B) you often find yourself making excuses for the other person. 
C) it's natural to feel stifled,trapped,and stagnant. 
D) you're honest with yourself and each other. 
A) you need to be willing to share nearly everything with your partner. 
B) you often find yourself making excuses for the other person. 
C) it's natural to feel stifled,trapped,and stagnant. 
D) you're honest with yourself and each other.

Question 17

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence,need fulfillment,emotional attachment,and emotional availability are

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A) functional family relationships. 
B) family of origin relationships. 
C) intimate relationships. 
D) monogamous relationships. 
A) functional family relationships. 
B) family of origin relationships. 
C) intimate relationships. 
D) monogamous relationships.

Question 18

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to

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A) give the utmost. 
B) maintain exclusivity. 
C) meet people outside your proximity. 
D) commit. 
A) give the utmost. 
B) maintain exclusivity. 
C) meet people outside your proximity. 
D) commit.

Question 19

People who frequently use social networking sites

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A) score lower in social support than people who have never used them. 
B) become more and more isolated the longer they use them. 
C) don't need to be concerned about self-disclosure. 
D) have larger social networks than non-users,including offline. 
A) score lower in social support than people who have never used them. 
B) become more and more isolated the longer they use them. 
C) don't need to be concerned about self-disclosure. 
D) have larger social networks than non-users,including offline.

Question 20

The U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that,on a typical day,

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A) over 90 percent of men do household chores like laundry. 
B) over 90 percent of women do household chores like laundry. 
C) over two-thirds of men cook and clean up after meals. 
D) over two-thirds of women cook and clean up after meals. 
A) over 90 percent of men do household chores like laundry. 
B) over 90 percent of women do household chores like laundry. 
C) over two-thirds of men cook and clean up after meals. 
D) over two-thirds of women cook and clean up after meals.

Exam 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,the most complete,ideal type of love is

Challenges to successful gay and lesbian relationships often stem from discrimination.

Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending,but as he is speaking,Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone.This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices,decisions,and actions in their relationship,thus demonstrating their

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

Direct eye contact is

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years.This is an example of

Intimacy is unlikely in relationships lacking self-disclosure.

In relationships,the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

Chris and Robin have been romantic partners for almost a decade,and have lived together unmarried for the last four years.Their relationship is considered

Identify and describe three types of listening,and explain the effect of each on strengthening or undermining relationships.

In a healthy relationship,

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence,need fulfillment,emotional attachment,and emotional availability are

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to

People who frequently use social networking sites

The U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that,on a typical day,

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