Question 1

____ occurs when a person expresses anger and then discounts it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pseudomutuality 
B)  Denial 
C)  Disqualification 
D)  Displacement 
A)  Pseudomutuality 
B)  Denial 
C)  Disqualification 
D)  Displacement

Question 2

The most satisfying type of marriage is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  open marriage. 
B)  laissez-faire marriage. 
C)  democratic marriage. 
D)  autocratic marriage. 
A)  open marriage. 
B)  laissez-faire marriage. 
C)  democratic marriage. 
D)  autocratic marriage.

Question 3

The concept of growth orientation suggests that marriage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic. 
B)  idealistic. 
C)  totalitarian. 
D)  degrading. 
A)  dynamic. 
B)  idealistic. 
C)  totalitarian. 
D)  degrading.

Question 4

When we negotiate in intimate relationships:

Accepted Answer

A)  we are usually put on the defensive. 
B)  the outcome we expect usually happens. 
C)  the most frequent scenario is agreeing to disagree. 
D)  we work with a modified solution. 
A)  we are usually put on the defensive. 
B)  the outcome we expect usually happens. 
C)  the most frequent scenario is agreeing to disagree. 
D)  we work with a modified solution.

Question 5

Which of the following statements illustrates the expressive dimension of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Most Americans marry for love." 
B)  "Bob knows how to bake cakes." 
C)  "My wife makes me feel like a million dollars." 
D)  "Adultery is grounds for divorce." 
A)  "Most Americans marry for love." 
B)  "Bob knows how to bake cakes." 
C)  "My wife makes me feel like a million dollars." 
D)  "Adultery is grounds for divorce."

Question 6

If power is invested in a single authority, a coercive relationship is usually the result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the similarities and differences between areas of conflict for heterosexual couples as opposed to gay or lesbian couples?

Accepted Answer

Gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples h

Question 8

The overall negative effects from the use of new technologies exceed the possible benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best time to build communication skills is when disruptive forces are minimal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe how anger can be positive for a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Constructive anger can alert o

Question 11

Defensiveness is a type of couple interaction that is predictive of a relationship failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The term Cox and Demmitt use to describe an individual who expresses his feelings without recognizing the needs of other people is:

Accepted Answer

A)  assertive. 
B)  self-actualized. 
C)  noncommunicative. 
D)  aggressive. 
A)  assertive. 
B)  self-actualized. 
C)  noncommunicative. 
D)  aggressive.

Question 13

Louis openly discusses things with his wife but always has the final say about major family decisions. Louis' marriage is probably:

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic. 
B)  autocratic. 
C)  laissez-faire. 
D)  totalitarian. 
A)  democratic. 
B)  autocratic. 
C)  laissez-faire. 
D)  totalitarian.

Question 14

Which of the following examples best demonstrates growth-orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Art likes to hunt. Gina believes it is cruel. Art told Gina he did not care how she felt, he will continue to hunt. 
B)  Gina likes to go to social gatherings. Art does not feel comfortable in large groups, but attends because Gina asked him to. Now Art feels more comfortable in large groups. 
C)  Gina enjoys outdoor activities, like camping and hiking. Art detests nature and would rather be in a hotel than a tent. Gina and Art decide they can each have their own activities on the weekends. 
D)  Gina feels it is important to change and grow. Art does not want to discuss feelings. Art pretends to open up, but the feelings he is revealing are made up. 
A)  Art likes to hunt. Gina believes it is cruel. Art told Gina he did not care how she felt, he will continue to hunt. 
B)  Gina likes to go to social gatherings. Art does not feel comfortable in large groups, but attends because Gina asked him to. Now Art feels more comfortable in large groups. 
C)  Gina enjoys outdoor activities, like camping and hiking. Art detests nature and would rather be in a hotel than a tent. Gina and Art decide they can each have their own activities on the weekends. 
D)  Gina feels it is important to change and grow. Art does not want to discuss feelings. Art pretends to open up, but the feelings he is revealing are made up.

Question 15

Cox and Demmitt suggest that conflict-free marriages are:

Accepted Answer

A)  worth working for. 
B)  based on religious values. 
C)  a myth. 
D)  task-oriented. 
A)  worth working for. 
B)  based on religious values. 
C)  a myth. 
D)  task-oriented.

Question 16

Why won't forcing problem ownership on a person (blaming) help solve your problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blaming someone only shifts the problem; it does not solve it. 
B)  Blaming someone does not change the problem for you and can be destructive. 
C)  If a problem is owned, there is no one to blame. 
D)  Understanding the problem removes blame. 
A)  Blaming someone only shifts the problem; it does not solve it. 
B)  Blaming someone does not change the problem for you and can be destructive. 
C)  If a problem is owned, there is no one to blame. 
D)  Understanding the problem removes blame.

Question 17

After they agreed that they needed a new car, Arthur and Mary reviewed the back issues of Consumer Report magazine and made a joint decision to purchase a mid-size car. The way that they handled this decision suggests that their marriage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  laissez-faire. 
B)  autocratic. 
C)  democratic. 
D)  totalitarian. 
A)  laissez-faire. 
B)  autocratic. 
C)  democratic. 
D)  totalitarian.

Question 18

A sender can resend a message through all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  correction. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  encoding. 
A)  correction. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  problem solving. 
D)  encoding.

Question 19

A person can reduce defensiveness and resistance in a conversation by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  you-statements. 
B)  they-statements. 
C)  I-statements. 
D)  we-statements. 
A)  you-statements. 
B)  they-statements. 
C)  I-statements. 
D)  we-statements.

Question 20

The person who cares the most controls the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____ occurs when a person expresses anger and then discounts it.

The most satisfying type of marriage is the:

The concept of growth orientation suggests that marriage is:

When we negotiate in intimate relationships:

Which of the following statements illustrates the expressive dimension of communication?

If power is invested in a single authority, a coercive relationship is usually the result.

What are the similarities and differences between areas of conflict for heterosexual couples as opposed to gay or lesbian couples?

The overall negative effects from the use of new technologies exceed the possible benefits.

The best time to build communication skills is when disruptive forces are minimal.

Describe how anger can be positive for a relationship.

Defensiveness is a type of couple interaction that is predictive of a relationship failure.

The term Cox and Demmitt use to describe an individual who expresses his feelings without recognizing the needs of other people is:

Louis openly discusses things with his wife but always has the final say about major family decisions. Louis' marriage is probably:

Which of the following examples best demonstrates growth-orientation?

Cox and Demmitt suggest that conflict-free marriages are:

Why won't forcing problem ownership on a person (blaming) help solve your problems?

After they agreed that they needed a new car, Arthur and Mary reviewed the back issues of Consumer Report magazine and made a joint decision to purchase a mid-size car. The way that they handled this decision suggests that their marriage is:

A sender can resend a message through all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

A person can reduce defensiveness and resistance in a conversation by using:

The person who cares the most controls the relationship.

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American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

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Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

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Exam 5: Communication in Intimate Relationships

____ occurs when a person expresses anger and then discounts it.

The most satisfying type of marriage is the:

The concept of growth orientation suggests that marriage is:

When we negotiate in intimate relationships:

Which of the following statements illustrates the expressive dimension of communication?

If power is invested in a single authority, a coercive relationship is usually the result.

What are the similarities and differences between areas of conflict for heterosexual couples as opposed to gay or lesbian couples?

The overall negative effects from the use of new technologies exceed the possible benefits.

The best time to build communication skills is when disruptive forces are minimal.

Describe how anger can be positive for a relationship.

Defensiveness is a type of couple interaction that is predictive of a relationship failure.

The term Cox and Demmitt use to describe an individual who expresses his feelings without recognizing the needs of other people is:

Louis openly discusses things with his wife but always has the final say about major family decisions. Louis' marriage is probably:

Which of the following examples best demonstrates growth-orientation?

Cox and Demmitt suggest that conflict-free marriages are:

Why won't forcing problem ownership on a person (blaming) help solve your problems?

After they agreed that they needed a new car, Arthur and Mary reviewed the back issues of Consumer Report magazine and made a joint decision to purchase a mid-size car. The way that they handled this decision suggests that their marriage is:

A sender can resend a message through all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

A person can reduce defensiveness and resistance in a conversation by using:

The person who cares the most controls the relationship.

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

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