Question 1

Generalizing from the text, which person will work the MOST hours per week?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justiniana, who is a police officer 
B)  Juan, who clocks in at the office at 9 A.M. 
C)  Jiaying, who is a ride operator at Six Flags 
D)  Janet, who is writing this textbook at home 
A)  Justiniana, who is a police officer 
B)  Juan, who clocks in at the office at 9 A.M. 
C)  Jiaying, who is a ride operator at Six Flags 
D)  Janet, who is writing this textbook at home D

Question 2

Based on the text, what is the BEST strategy when having a conflict or difference of opinion with a spouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep angry feelings to oneself. 
B)  Keep to the issue and don't get personally hurtful. 
C)  Be open and let the feelings all hang out. 
D)  Press ones' significant other to fully express his feelings. 
A)  Keep angry feelings to oneself. 
B)  Keep to the issue and don't get personally hurtful. 
C)  Be open and let the feelings all hang out. 
D)  Press ones' significant other to fully express his feelings. B

Question 3

Which of the following explains why society tends to amplify a mother's distress?

Accepted Answer

A)  portraying motherhood as boring 
B)  pressuring mothers to produce perfect children 
C)  blaming fathers for causing all of their children's problems 
D)  encouraging women to work full time 
A)  portraying motherhood as boring 
B)  pressuring mothers to produce perfect children 
C)  blaming fathers for causing all of their children's problems 
D)  encouraging women to work full time B

Question 4

With all things being equal, which is the MOST likely prediction for a couple with a daughter and son?

Accepted Answer

A)  The daughter will be more likely to graduate from college, but the son will earn more. 
B)  The son will be more likely to graduate from college and earn more. 
C)  Both the daughter and son will be equally likely to graduate from college and earn roughly the same pay. 
D)  The daughter will be more likely to graduate from college and earn more. 
A)  The daughter will be more likely to graduate from college, but the son will earn more. 
B)  The son will be more likely to graduate from college and earn more. 
C)  Both the daughter and son will be equally likely to graduate from college and earn roughly the same pay. 
D)  The daughter will be more likely to graduate from college and earn more.

Question 5

Tran, age 18, is incredibly self-confident, well adjusted, and upbeat. What can you predict about his eventual income at age 30 or 40, compared to Cole, another 18-year-old, who is depressed and has low self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  If both are poorly educated, Tran will probably earn much more than Cole. 
B)  If both are well-educated, Tran will probably earn much more than Cole. 
C)  Tran will probably earn much more than Cole at any level of education. 
D)  Predictions about the future are impossible during the teenage years. 
A)  If both are poorly educated, Tran will probably earn much more than Cole. 
B)  If both are well-educated, Tran will probably earn much more than Cole. 
C)  Tran will probably earn much more than Cole at any level of education. 
D)  Predictions about the future are impossible during the teenage years.

Question 6

All things being equal, which married couple is MOST likely to be happy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a recent empty-nest couple 
B)  a couple with young children in the house 
C)  a couple in their forties 
D)  a couple in their thirties 
A)  a recent empty-nest couple 
B)  a couple with young children in the house 
C)  a couple in their forties 
D)  a couple in their thirties

Question 7

After reading this chapter, a student is giving suggestions to a friend for how to be happy at work. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion she should make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Choose only the best-paying job." 
B)  "Choose a career that fits your personality." 
C)  "Find a job that offers autonomy and a chance to exercise your creativity." 
D)  "Search for a job that is intrinsically rewarding." 
A)  "Choose only the best-paying job." 
B)  "Choose a career that fits your personality." 
C)  "Find a job that offers autonomy and a chance to exercise your creativity." 
D)  "Search for a job that is intrinsically rewarding."

Question 8

If you poll young people in the United States today, what comment are you MOST apt to hear?

Accepted Answer

A)  " I want to make sure that I know who I am and be economically secure before I get married." 
B)  "I don't plan to get married, because it's just a piece of paper and I'll do perfectly fine if I just live with my love." 
C)  "I expect to get married and divorced at least once." 
D)  "I plan to cohabit, but only to decide if I want to marry this person." 
A)  " I want to make sure that I know who I am and be economically secure before I get married." 
B)  "I don't plan to get married, because it's just a piece of paper and I'll do perfectly fine if I just live with my love." 
C)  "I expect to get married and divorced at least once." 
D)  "I plan to cohabit, but only to decide if I want to marry this person."

Question 9

Who is MOST likely to say, "I really don't care about the salary. I want a job that expresses my inner self"?

Accepted Answer

A)  a single person who is economically secure 
B)  a married man with children 
C)  a working-class young adult 
D)  a single mom who is the sole support of her family 
A)  a single person who is economically secure 
B)  a married man with children 
C)  a working-class young adult 
D)  a single mom who is the sole support of her family

Question 10

According to the text, which is the LEAST likely experience for men who marry women with children?

Accepted Answer

A)  They typically don't love the stepchildren. 
B)  Children can be angry at them for replacing their biological dad. 
C)  They may have special troubles in their new marriage. 
D)  They may have been more wary about getting married, because their new spouse already had children. 
A)  They typically don't love the stepchildren. 
B)  Children can be angry at them for replacing their biological dad. 
C)  They may have special troubles in their new marriage. 
D)  They may have been more wary about getting married, because their new spouse already had children.

Question 11

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory, passion and intimacy combined is _____ love.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory, passion...

Question 12

Today, mothers are devoting _____ time and attention to their children than mothers did decades ago.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today, mothers are devoting _____ time and...

Question 13

A newlywed says, "I'm going to be passionately in love for decades, because I married the perfect man." Based on the research, which response is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Watch out. Newlyweds who think they 'can't have problems' are set up for disenchantment." 
B)  "Great! People who enter marriage feeling so positive do have higher levels of happiness." 
C)  "Great! Because you are so motivated, you are well equipped to work problems out." 
D)  "Great! You probably did marry a very special man." 
A)  "Watch out. Newlyweds who think they 'can't have problems' are set up for disenchantment." 
B)  "Great! People who enter marriage feeling so positive do have higher levels of happiness." 
C)  "Great! Because you are so motivated, you are well equipped to work problems out." 
D)  "Great! You probably did marry a very special man."

Question 14

Based on the research, the BEST strategy for staying passionately connected to a mate is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  do mutually exciting things together. 
B)  be together around the house. 
C)  spend time away from each other, as distance promotes enchantment. 
D)  plan family activities. 
A)  do mutually exciting things together. 
B)  be together around the house. 
C)  spend time away from each other, as distance promotes enchantment. 
D)  plan family activities.

Question 15

Natasha does temp work for a health-care agency; she is on call to fill in when various hospitals need per-diem work. Nataska's career path is_____ today.

Accepted Answer

A)  more common 
B)  less common 
C)  rare 
D)  almost universal 
A)  more common 
B)  less common 
C)  rare 
D)  almost universal

Question 16

Of the following, which is NOT an implicit message for men based on the research exploring the transition to parenthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be a terrific dad. 
B)  Work on your marital communication skills before having a child. 
C)  Becoming a father always wreaks havoc on married life. 
D)  Expect having children to change your marriage. 
A)  Be a terrific dad. 
B)  Work on your marital communication skills before having a child. 
C)  Becoming a father always wreaks havoc on married life. 
D)  Expect having children to change your marriage.

Question 17

When social scientists say that marriage has become "deinstitutionalized," they mean that people:

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer want religious weddings. 
B)  consider marriage obsolete. 
C)  no longer see marriage as the only acceptable adult path. 
D)  dislike the institution of marriage. 
A)  no longer want religious weddings. 
B)  consider marriage obsolete. 
C)  no longer see marriage as the only acceptable adult path. 
D)  dislike the institution of marriage.

Question 18

Jason is a real "people person," and hates to work alone. According to John Holland, Jason needs to:

Accepted Answer

A)  match his career to his social personality. 
B)  find a job where he receives a high salary. 
C)  find a career that offers autonomy. 
D)  find a traditional and stable career path. 
A)  match his career to his social personality. 
B)  find a job where he receives a high salary. 
C)  find a career that offers autonomy. 
D)  find a traditional and stable career path.

Question 19

According to a British study, compared to married couples, long-term cohabiting couples are

Accepted Answer

A)  more unhappy. 
B)  just as happy. 
C)  happier. 
D)  less likely to have children. 
A)  more unhappy. 
B)  just as happy. 
C)  happier. 
D)  less likely to have children.

Question 20

Which woman is LEAST likely to cohabit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karam, who lives in India 
B)  Sally, a U.S. adult who lives under the poverty line 
C)  Destiny, an upper-middle-class U.S. adult 
D)  Henka, who lives in Sweden 
A)  Karam, who lives in India 
B)  Sally, a U.S. adult who lives under the poverty line 
C)  Destiny, an upper-middle-class U.S. adult 
D)  Henka, who lives in Sweden

Generalizing from the text, which person will work the MOST hours per week?

Based on the text, what is the BEST strategy when having a conflict or difference of opinion with a spouse?

Which of the following explains why society tends to amplify a mother's distress?

With all things being equal, which is the MOST likely prediction for a couple with a daughter and son?

Tran, age 18, is incredibly self-confident, well adjusted, and upbeat. What can you predict about his eventual income at age 30 or 40, compared to Cole, another 18-year-old, who is depressed and has low self-esteem?

All things being equal, which married couple is MOST likely to be happy?

After reading this chapter, a student is giving suggestions to a friend for how to be happy at work. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion she should make?

If you poll young people in the United States today, what comment are you MOST apt to hear?

Who is MOST likely to say, "I really don't care about the salary. I want a job that expresses my inner self"?

According to the text, which is the LEAST likely experience for men who marry women with children?

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory, passion and intimacy combined is _____ love.

Today, mothers are devoting _____ time and attention to their children than mothers did decades ago.

A newlywed says, "I'm going to be passionately in love for decades, because I married the perfect man." Based on the research, which response is BEST?

Based on the research, the BEST strategy for staying passionately connected to a mate is to:

Natasha does temp work for a health-care agency; she is on call to fill in when various hospitals need per-diem work. Nataska's career path is_____ today.

Of the following, which is NOT an implicit message for men based on the research exploring the transition to parenthood?

When social scientists say that marriage has become "deinstitutionalized," they mean that people:

Jason is a real "people person," and hates to work alone. According to John Holland, Jason needs to:

According to a British study, compared to married couples, long-term cohabiting couples are

Which woman is LEAST likely to cohabit?

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Exam 11: Relationships and Roles

Generalizing from the text, which person will work the MOST hours per week?

Based on the text, what is the BEST strategy when having a conflict or difference of opinion with a spouse?

Which of the following explains why society tends to amplify a mother's distress?

With all things being equal, which is the MOST likely prediction for a couple with a daughter and son?

Tran, age 18, is incredibly self-confident, well adjusted, and upbeat. What can you predict about his eventual income at age 30 or 40, compared to Cole, another 18-year-old, who is depressed and has low self-esteem?

All things being equal, which married couple is MOST likely to be happy?

After reading this chapter, a student is giving suggestions to a friend for how to be happy at work. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion she should make?

If you poll young people in the United States today, what comment are you MOST apt to hear?

Who is MOST likely to say, "I really don't care about the salary. I want a job that expresses my inner self"?

According to the text, which is the LEAST likely experience for men who marry women with children?

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory, passion and intimacy combined is _____ love.

Today, mothers are devoting _____ time and attention to their children than mothers did decades ago.

A newlywed says, "I'm going to be passionately in love for decades, because I married the perfect man." Based on the research, which response is BEST?

Based on the research, the BEST strategy for staying passionately connected to a mate is to:

Natasha does temp work for a health-care agency; she is on call to fill in when various hospitals need per-diem work. Nataska's career path is_____ today.

Of the following, which is NOT an implicit message for men based on the research exploring the transition to parenthood?

When social scientists say that marriage has become "deinstitutionalized," they mean that people:

Jason is a real "people person," and hates to work alone. According to John Holland, Jason needs to:

According to a British study, compared to married couples, long-term cohabiting couples are

Which woman is LEAST likely to cohabit?

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Settings for Development Home and School

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

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