Question 1

Cohabitation is defined as living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Conflict can be a sign that the relationship is growing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best way to handle anger in a relationship is to face it head on,immediately,with little thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A recommendation for improving communication in relationships is to frequently offer advice to your partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It appears that our partner may NOT be interested in what we are saying if he or she responds by

Accepted Answer

A) looking in our eyes. 
B) touching our hand. 
C) looking around the room. 
D) leaning toward us as we speak. 
A) looking in our eyes. 
B) touching our hand. 
C) looking around the room. 
D) leaning toward us as we speak.

Question 6

Conflict is usually accompanied by anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Successful intimate relationships are more likely to exist for people who have a positive self?concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) responsibility 
B) passion 
C) reliability 
D) faithfulness 
A) responsibility 
B) passion 
C) reliability 
D) faithfulness

Question 9

Initial attraction is most likely to be based on looks,dress,and social status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is possible to work on unresolved,past issues within an adult relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lupe and Jason disagree about their Friday night plans.Their argument ends with Lupe yelling,"You never agree to do anything with my friends," and with Jason responding,as he rushes off to a class,"You always overreact about everything." Provide five practical suggestions that might help Lupe and Jason resolve their conflict;you can include ideas about where,when,and how they communicate.

Accepted Answer

1. Schedule a time to sit down and have

Question 12

Based on current rates,what percentage of people marrying today will eventually divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) 30-35 percent 
B) 40-45 percent 
C) 50-55 percent 
D) 60-65 percent 
A) 30-35 percent 
B) 40-45 percent 
C) 50-55 percent 
D) 60-65 percent

Question 13

The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our

Accepted Answer

A) childhood. 
B) peer group. 
C) heredity. 
D) community. 
A) childhood. 
B) peer group. 
C) heredity. 
D) community.

Question 14

One major part of relationships is to cultivate the intimacy and freedom missing from our youth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is

Accepted Answer

A) health insurance benefits are better. 
B) most societies are more accepting of cohabitation. 
C) inheritance rights are better. 
D) partners have a greater sense of autonomy. 
A) health insurance benefits are better. 
B) most societies are more accepting of cohabitation. 
C) inheritance rights are better. 
D) partners have a greater sense of autonomy.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps couples avoid marital dissatisfaction after the birth of a baby?

Accepted Answer

A) development of a strong relationship before the baby is born 
B) a high annual income 
C) the child having been planned or wanted 
D) good communication about feelings and expectations 
A) development of a strong relationship before the baby is born 
B) a high annual income 
C) the child having been planned or wanted 
D) good communication about feelings and expectations

Question 17

As relationships grow,many couples face challenges.List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced,and give strategies for coping with each.

Accepted Answer

One common challenge in relationships is

Question 18

The greatest stress-producing event in life is usually

Accepted Answer

A) divorce. 
B) marriage. 
C) death of spouse or family member. 
D) marital separation. 
A) divorce. 
B) marriage. 
C) death of spouse or family member. 
D) marital separation.

Question 19

All of the following contribute to the increasing popularity of singlehood,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) career goals. 
B) desire for financial independence. 
C) greater sexual freedom. 
D) low divorce rates. 
A) career goals. 
B) desire for financial independence. 
C) greater sexual freedom. 
D) low divorce rates.

Question 20

Female conversation patterns could be characterized as generally competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Cohabitation is defined as living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

Conflict can be a sign that the relationship is growing.

The best way to handle anger in a relationship is to face it head on,immediately,with little thought.

A recommendation for improving communication in relationships is to frequently offer advice to your partner.

It appears that our partner may NOT be interested in what we are saying if he or she responds by

Conflict is usually accompanied by anger.

Successful intimate relationships are more likely to exist for people who have a positive self?concept.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commitment?

Initial attraction is most likely to be based on looks,dress,and social status.

It is possible to work on unresolved,past issues within an adult relationship.

Based on current rates,what percentage of people marrying today will eventually divorce?

The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our

One major part of relationships is to cultivate the intimacy and freedom missing from our youth.

One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps couples avoid marital dissatisfaction after the birth of a baby?

As relationships grow,many couples face challenges.List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced,and give strategies for coping with each.

The greatest stress-producing event in life is usually

All of the following contribute to the increasing popularity of singlehood,EXCEPT

Female conversation patterns could be characterized as generally competitive.

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