Question 1

The type of communication that involves inconsistency between words and actions is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) double-bind communication 
B) body language 
C) symbolic communication 
D) cross-purposes communication 
A) double-bind communication 
B) body language 
C) symbolic communication 
D) cross-purposes communication A

Question 2

When power tactics are used to maintain or increase the imbalance of power in a relationship,they are usually destructive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Define psychological game and give three examples of specific psychological games.

Accepted Answer

A psychological game is a pattern of interaction that superficially appears legitimate,but actually has an ulterior motive.Examples include: Hard to Get; Prove Your Love for Me; Jealous; Corner; Sweetheart; Camouflage; Wooden Leg; It's Your Decision; Martyr; Gaslighting or Crazy Making; Scapegoating.

Question 4

Which of the following personality characteristics is likely to give people the most power in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) kindness 
B) high self-esteem 
C) aggressiveness 
D) motivation to control 
A) kindness 
B) high self-esteem 
C) aggressiveness 
D) motivation to control

Question 5

Marital power patterns have been divided into four types.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian 
B) male-dominant 
C) coercive 
D) anarchic 
A) egalitarian 
B) male-dominant 
C) coercive 
D) anarchic

Question 6

Research shows that contemporary Black families are more _____ White couples.

Accepted Answer

A) matriarchal 
B) patriarchal 
C) traditional 
D) egalitarian 
A) matriarchal 
B) patriarchal 
C) traditional 
D) egalitarian

Question 7

Having an excessive or unbalanced need for control can cause:

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) stress 
C) conflict 
D) all of these 
E) B and C 
A) anxiety 
B) stress 
C) conflict 
D) all of these 
E) B and C

Question 8

According to social exchange theory,the partner with the greater love and emotional needs tends to have the greater power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In what ways is personal power necessary for self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Power is needed to have some control ove

Question 10

There are two aspects of the theory of primary interest and presumed competence.Name them and give an example.

Accepted Answer

The person who is most interested in and

Question 11

In conversations,women are more likely than men to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A) their anger 
B) facts 
C) helpful suggestions 
D) relationships and interactions 
A) their anger 
B) facts 
C) helpful suggestions 
D) relationships and interactions

Question 12

A person playing the jealous game:

Accepted Answer

A) demands all the time and attention of the partner/victim 
B) frequently monitors the activities of the partner/victim closely 
C) often isolates the partner/victim from family and friends 
D) all of these 
E) B and C 
A) demands all the time and attention of the partner/victim 
B) frequently monitors the activities of the partner/victim closely 
C) often isolates the partner/victim from family and friends 
D) all of these 
E) B and C

Question 13

Power in intimate relationships refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to influence other family members to get what one wants 
B) the influence that families have in society 
C) how strong a relationship is when stressful situations occur 
D) how much authority parents have over their children and each other 
A) the ability to influence other family members to get what one wants 
B) the influence that families have in society 
C) how strong a relationship is when stressful situations occur 
D) how much authority parents have over their children and each other

Question 14

Identify the four requirements for skill in communication.

Accepted Answer

(1)a positive feeling between partners w

Question 15

_____ is the ability to identify with the emotional state of another person.It is motivated by genuine concern for another.

Accepted Answer

A) empathy 
B) sympathy 
C) clarity 
D) acceptance 
A) empathy 
B) sympathy 
C) clarity 
D) acceptance

Question 16

High rates of satisfaction have been found in female-dominant relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a study of the preferences and habits of college students from over 100 universities,which were among the 2 most popular activities on campus?

Accepted Answer

A) football games 
B) text messaging 
C) Facebook communications 
D) A and B 
E) B and C 
A) football games 
B) text messaging 
C) Facebook communications 
D) A and B 
E) B and C

Question 18

The use of indirect messages,hints,or talking around an issue is an example of which of the following psychological games:

Accepted Answer

A) wooden leg 
B) corner 
C) camouflage 
D) martyr 
E) scapegoating 
A) wooden leg 
B) corner 
C) camouflage 
D) martyr 
E) scapegoating

Question 19

A pattern of interaction that appears legitimate but that actually has an ulterior motive is:

Accepted Answer

A) orchestration power 
B) implementation power 
C) diplomatic power 
D) a psychological game 
A) orchestration power 
B) implementation power 
C) diplomatic power 
D) a psychological game

Question 20

In general,close physical proximity in housing or living space is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) less intimate relationships 
B) more intimate relationships 
C) neither more nor less intimacy 
D) decreased self disclosure 
A) less intimate relationships 
B) more intimate relationships 
C) neither more nor less intimacy 
D) decreased self disclosure

The type of communication that involves inconsistency between words and actions is referred to as:

When power tactics are used to maintain or increase the imbalance of power in a relationship,they are usually destructive.

Define psychological game and give three examples of specific psychological games.

Which of the following personality characteristics is likely to give people the most power in a relationship?

Marital power patterns have been divided into four types.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Research shows that contemporary Black families are more _____ White couples.

Having an excessive or unbalanced need for control can cause:

According to social exchange theory,the partner with the greater love and emotional needs tends to have the greater power.

In what ways is personal power necessary for self-actualization?

There are two aspects of the theory of primary interest and presumed competence.Name them and give an example.

In conversations,women are more likely than men to focus on:

A person playing the jealous game:

Power in intimate relationships refers to:

Identify the four requirements for skill in communication.

_____ is the ability to identify with the emotional state of another person.It is motivated by genuine concern for another.

High rates of satisfaction have been found in female-dominant relationships.

In a study of the preferences and habits of college students from over 100 universities,which were among the 2 most popular activities on campus?

The use of indirect messages,hints,or talking around an issue is an example of which of the following psychological games:

A pattern of interaction that appears legitimate but that actually has an ulterior motive is:

In general,close physical proximity in housing or living space is associated with:

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Sexual Relationships

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Pregnancy and Childbirth

Parent-Child Relationships

Parents and Extended Family Relationships

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Exam 9: Power, decision Making, and Communication

The type of communication that involves inconsistency between words and actions is referred to as:

When power tactics are used to maintain or increase the imbalance of power in a relationship,they are usually destructive.

Define psychological game and give three examples of specific psychological games.

Which of the following personality characteristics is likely to give people the most power in a relationship?

Marital power patterns have been divided into four types.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Research shows that contemporary Black families are more _____ White couples.

Having an excessive or unbalanced need for control can cause:

According to social exchange theory,the partner with the greater love and emotional needs tends to have the greater power.

In what ways is personal power necessary for self-actualization?

There are two aspects of the theory of primary interest and presumed competence.Name them and give an example.

In conversations,women are more likely than men to focus on:

A person playing the jealous game:

Power in intimate relationships refers to:

Identify the four requirements for skill in communication.

_____ is the ability to identify with the emotional state of another person.It is motivated by genuine concern for another.

High rates of satisfaction have been found in female-dominant relationships.

In a study of the preferences and habits of college students from over 100 universities,which were among the 2 most popular activities on campus?

The use of indirect messages,hints,or talking around an issue is an example of which of the following psychological games:

A pattern of interaction that appears legitimate but that actually has an ulterior motive is:

In general,close physical proximity in housing or living space is associated with:

Intimate Relationships, marriages and Families in the Twenty-First Century

Gender: Identity and Roles

Being Single

Attraction and Dating

Love and Mate Selection

Qualities of a Successful Marriage

Marital Relationships Over the Family Life Cycle

Work, family Roles, and Material Resources

Sexual Relationships

Family Planning and Parenthood

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Parent-Child Relationships

Parents and Extended Family Relationships

Conflict, family Crises, and Crisis Management

The Family and Divorce

Coming Together: Remarriage and Stepparenting

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