Question 1

Kelly's mother says that after Kelly and Tomas have children,their "little spats" will fade away as they concentrate on their baby.Kelly's mother is:

Accepted Answer

A)  perpetuating one of the common myths about parenting. 
B)  helping Kelly identify the reason for her marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  giving Kelly good advice about how to deal with marital dissatisfaction. 
D)  correctly summarizing the research on the influence of children on marital satisfaction. 
A)  perpetuating one of the common myths about parenting. 
B)  helping Kelly identify the reason for her marital dissatisfaction. 
C)  giving Kelly good advice about how to deal with marital dissatisfaction. 
D)  correctly summarizing the research on the influence of children on marital satisfaction.

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage for having a child earlier rather than later in life?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer medical problems with pregnancy and childbirth 
B)  the parents are likely to have more physical energy 
C)  parents know better what they want from their family roles 
D)  parents may be less likely to build up expectations for their children 
A)  fewer medical problems with pregnancy and childbirth 
B)  the parents are likely to have more physical energy 
C)  parents know better what they want from their family roles 
D)  parents may be less likely to build up expectations for their children

Question 3

Research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabiting before marriage increases marital satisfaction. 
B)  cohabiting before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce. 
C)  cohabiting couples have less stress and pressure than married couples. 
D)  relationships in cohabitation are not as equal as in marriage. 
A)  cohabiting before marriage increases marital satisfaction. 
B)  cohabiting before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce. 
C)  cohabiting couples have less stress and pressure than married couples. 
D)  relationships in cohabitation are not as equal as in marriage.

Question 4

Susan and Eduardo say that though they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is true about their love?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not really in love with one another. 
B)  They are likely to be happy together for a long time. 
C)  They are experiencing the fullest and strongest type of love. 
D)  They are infatuated with one another but probably will split up before long. 
A)  They are not really in love with one another. 
B)  They are likely to be happy together for a long time. 
C)  They are experiencing the fullest and strongest type of love. 
D)  They are infatuated with one another but probably will split up before long.

Question 5

Cassie waited until she was well established in her career before having children.Which of the following is likely to be true for Cassie?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will have fewer plans for and expectations about her children than a younger mother. 
B)  She will have fewer medical problems during pregnancy and delivery than a younger mother. 
C)  She will have more income for child-rearing expenses than a younger mother would have. 
D)  She will be more likely to be divorced and end up being a single parent than a younger mother. 
A)  She will have fewer plans for and expectations about her children than a younger mother. 
B)  She will have fewer medical problems during pregnancy and delivery than a younger mother. 
C)  She will have more income for child-rearing expenses than a younger mother would have. 
D)  She will be more likely to be divorced and end up being a single parent than a younger mother.

Question 6

In 1970,approximately ___ of American couples reported that they cohabitated before getting married; in the year 2005,more than ___ reported that they had cohabitated before getting married.

Accepted Answer

A)  11%; 50% 
B)  50%; 11% 
C)  30%; 60% 
D)  5%; 75% 
A)  11%; 50% 
B)  50%; 11% 
C)  30%; 60% 
D)  5%; 75%

Question 7

Early adulthood is continuous with childhood in that:

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A)  prior life experiences influence adult personality. 
B)  early childhood experiences determine what one is like as an adult. 
C)  early childhood experiences have little impact on adult personality. 
D)  prior life experiences are less important than current situations for adult personality. 
A)  prior life experiences influence adult personality. 
B)  early childhood experiences determine what one is like as an adult. 
C)  early childhood experiences have little impact on adult personality. 
D)  prior life experiences are less important than current situations for adult personality.

Question 8

List three of the benefits of a good marriage.

Accepted Answer

Happily married people live longer.Happi

Question 9

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Living together in a sexual relationship without...

Question 10

If researchers measure an individual's self-concept at ages 10,20,30,and 40 years,where are they likely to find the most self-concept stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  between the ages of 10 and 30 
B)  between the ages of 20 and 30 
C)  between the ages of 20 and 40 
D)  There will be little change in self-concept over the life span. 
A)  between the ages of 10 and 30 
B)  between the ages of 20 and 30 
C)  between the ages of 20 and 40 
D)  There will be little change in self-concept over the life span.

Question 11

Eros is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him,but we aren't what you would call emotionally close.I love being with him,but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's theory of love,which type of love is Julie experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic love 
B)  infatuated love 
C)  sexual love 
D)  companionate love 
A)  romantic love 
B)  infatuated love 
C)  sexual love 
D)  companionate love

Question 13

Research studies linking early infant attachments with parents and later attachments in adult romantic relationships have suggested that:

Accepted Answer

A)  securely attached infants become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but insecure attachment in infancy does not predict adult attachment in romantic relationships. 
B)  securely attached infants usually become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but this association may be lessened by stressful and disruptive experiences in childhood. 
C)  there is no relationship between early infant attachment with parents and later attachment in adult romantic relationships. 
D)  securely attached infants who also had easy temperaments are more likely to have secure adult romantic attachments; however,securely attached infants with difficult temperaments are unable to form secure attachments with adult romantic partners. 
A)  securely attached infants become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but insecure attachment in infancy does not predict adult attachment in romantic relationships. 
B)  securely attached infants usually become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but this association may be lessened by stressful and disruptive experiences in childhood. 
C)  there is no relationship between early infant attachment with parents and later attachment in adult romantic relationships. 
D)  securely attached infants who also had easy temperaments are more likely to have secure adult romantic attachments; however,securely attached infants with difficult temperaments are unable to form secure attachments with adult romantic partners.

Question 14

Discuss how men and women differ in their communication styles.

Accepted Answer

(a)Men tend to use report talk,which inc

Question 15

Divorce contributes to higher rates of psychiatric disturbance,depression,and alcoholism for:

Accepted Answer

A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  both men and women. 
D)  neither men nor women. 
A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  both men and women. 
D)  neither men nor women.

Question 16

If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2005 was:

Accepted Answer

A)  30 for men,29 for women 
B)  37 for men,36 for women 
C)  27 for men,26 for women 
D)  25 for men,24 for women 
A)  30 for men,29 for women 
B)  37 for men,36 for women 
C)  27 for men,26 for women 
D)  25 for men,24 for women

Question 17

List and briefly describe the two dimensions that are used to classify adult attachments with romantic partners.

Accepted Answer

Attachment-related anxiety: the extent t

Question 18

Research on women's health in unhappy marriages shows that they are at greater risk for _________ than are women who are happily married.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure 
B)  depression 
C)  high cholesterol levels 
D)  All of these 
A)  high blood pressure 
B)  depression 
C)  high cholesterol levels 
D)  All of these

Question 19

Rob and Alise have just moved in together,so that they can spend more time with each other and get to know each other better.Research indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  within 1 year Rob and Alise will no longer be living together. 
B)  within 1 year Rob and Alise will be married. 
C)  Rob and Alise will continue to live together for several more years before they marry. 
D)  Rob and Alise will have a child within a year but will not marry. 
A)  within 1 year Rob and Alise will no longer be living together. 
B)  within 1 year Rob and Alise will be married. 
C)  Rob and Alise will continue to live together for several more years before they marry. 
D)  Rob and Alise will have a child within a year but will not marry.

Question 20

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,affectionate love is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy and commitment. 
B)  shared activities and self-disclosure. 
C)  exclusivity and passion. 
D)  companionship and self-disclosure. 
A)  intimacy and commitment. 
B)  shared activities and self-disclosure. 
C)  exclusivity and passion. 
D)  companionship and self-disclosure.

Kelly's mother says that after Kelly and Tomas have children,their "little spats" will fade away as they concentrate on their baby.Kelly's mother is:

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage for having a child earlier rather than later in life?

Research suggests that:

Susan and Eduardo say that though they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is true about their love?

Cassie waited until she was well established in her career before having children.Which of the following is likely to be true for Cassie?

In 1970,approximately _ of American couples reported that they cohabitated before getting married; in the year 2005,more than _ reported that they had cohabitated before getting married.

Early adulthood is continuous with childhood in that:

List three of the benefits of a good marriage.

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

If researchers measure an individual's self-concept at ages 10,20,30,and 40 years,where are they likely to find the most self-concept stability?

Eros is:

Research studies linking early infant attachments with parents and later attachments in adult romantic relationships have suggested that:

Discuss how men and women differ in their communication styles.

Divorce contributes to higher rates of psychiatric disturbance,depression,and alcoholism for:

If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2005 was:

List and briefly describe the two dimensions that are used to classify adult attachments with romantic partners.

Research on women's health in unhappy marriages shows that they are at greater risk for _________ than are women who are happily married.

Rob and Alise have just moved in together,so that they can spend more time with each other and get to know each other better.Research indicates that:

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,affectionate love is characterized by:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

Exam 12: Gender

Kelly's mother says that after Kelly and Tomas have children,their "little spats" will fade away as they concentrate on their baby.Kelly's mother is:

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage for having a child earlier rather than later in life?

Research suggests that:

Susan and Eduardo say that though they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is true about their love?

Cassie waited until she was well established in her career before having children.Which of the following is likely to be true for Cassie?

In 1970,approximately ___ of American couples reported that they cohabitated before getting married; in the year 2005,more than ___ reported that they had cohabitated before getting married.

Early adulthood is continuous with childhood in that:

List three of the benefits of a good marriage.

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

If researchers measure an individual's self-concept at ages 10,20,30,and 40 years,where are they likely to find the most self-concept stability?

Eros is:

Research studies linking early infant attachments with parents and later attachments in adult romantic relationships have suggested that:

Discuss how men and women differ in their communication styles.

Divorce contributes to higher rates of psychiatric disturbance,depression,and alcoholism for:

If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2005 was:

List and briefly describe the two dimensions that are used to classify adult attachments with romantic partners.

Research on women's health in unhappy marriages shows that they are at greater risk for _________ than are women who are happily married.

Rob and Alise have just moved in together,so that they can spend more time with each other and get to know each other better.Research indicates that:

According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,affectionate love is characterized by:

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

In 1970,approximately _ of American couples reported that they cohabitated before getting married; in the year 2005,more than _ reported that they had cohabitated before getting married.