Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Some researchers have suggested that our adult styles of loving may be based on the style of attachment we establish as children.Identify two anxiety-driven styles of attachment,and describe the behavior associated with this type of attachment.

Most love relationships change over time.

Which of the following factors is not associated with the increasing popularity of cohabitation?

The ability to interpret nonverbal messages correctly is important to the success of relationships.

List two positive and two potentially negative things about (1)being single, (2)cohabiting with a partner,and (3)being married.

By age 30,what percentage of men and women have lived together without being married (cohabitated)?

One difference between heterosexual and homosexual couples is that same-sex partnerships tend to

Proponents of civil unions believe that "marriage" is a basic civil right for everyone.

Laws related to Social Security benefits motivate some senior citizens to cohabit rather than marry.

Situation Jake and Sally have dated for several months.They have talked briefly about marriage and more extensively about living together.They have a strong sexual attraction to each other and describe their relationship as passionate.Sally feels very lucky to have met someone like Jake and wants to spend all of their free time together.She is even willing to take up Jake's hobbies so that they can be together all of the time.Lately,Sally has developed an intense jealousy over Jake spending time with his friends from work.Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. -Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again?

Emotional intelligence includes

Gay and lesbian couples have many similarities with heterosexual couples.

Male communication patterns can often be described as

Skill at providing positive feedback includes providing constructive criticism.

The element that is least characteristic of enduring love relationships is

A civil union is valid only within the issuing state.