Deck 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

Question 1

Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely,providing support and reassurance.This example demonstrates their

A)codependence.
B)emotional availability.
C)ability to provide objective feedback.
D)low self-esteem.

Answer 1

emotional availability.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?

A)They are relationships between romantic partners only.
B)They can include relationships with family,friends,and romantic partners.
C)They do not include relationships with family members.
D)They can include relationships with family and friends,but not romantic partners.

Answer 2

They can include relationships with family,friends,and romantic partners.

Question 3

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

A)Your beliefs,attitudes,and values are significantly different.
B)You live in close proximity to each other.
C)You have similar values,interests,and socioeconomic status.
D)You are physically attracted to each other.

Answer 3

Your beliefs,attitudes,and values are significantly different.

Question 4

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that

A)they may include sexual relationships.
B)they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual.
C)they may be spiritually intimate.
D)they may lack emotional availability.

Question 5

The definition of the term family

A)doesn't change over time.
B)changes over time.
C)is determined by the local community.
D)is determined by the family's religious beliefs.

Question 6

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,the most complete,ideal type of love is

A)consummate love.
B)intimacy.
C)sexual compatibility.
D)passion.

Question 7

Family consists of

A)people related by blood who share a few main characteristics.
B)a group of people who share the same interests.
C)a network of people that provides support,security,and a sense of belonging.
D)blood relatives with whom we grew up.

Question 8

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

A)a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
B)the degree of commitment in a relationship.
C)feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
D)emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.

Question 9

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices,decisions,and actions in their relationship,thus demonstrating their

A)communication skills.
B)interdependence.
C)independence.
D)accountability.

Question 10

Rico and Chris are close friends and classmates.Each day they are an important influence on each other's actions.This example BEST demonstrates their

A)need for social fulfillment.
B)detachment in regard to one another's feelings.
C)behavioral interdependence.
D)availability for each other.

Question 11

When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark,what natural opiates give partners a sense of security,peace,and calm?

A)amphetamines
B)endorphins
C)dopamine and norepinephrine
D)oxytocin and PEA

Question 12

Lisa and Abby are sisters and best friends.Both feel they can share their worries and concerns with one another.This example demonstrates

A)social integration.
B)emotional detachment.
C)spiritual independence.
D)emotional distinction.

Question 13

Greg and Kate always support each other's interests,hoping to ensure that the other will succeed.This BEST demonstrates that they are

A)practicing serial monogamy.
B)intimately exclusive.
C)fascinated by each other.
D)advocates for each other.

Question 14

Jake and Kate have been dating for two years and have a close relationship.Kate feels that she has someone to care for who also cares for her.This example BEST demonstrates Jake and Kate's

A)ability to socially support each other.
B)need to be socially accepted.
C)need to nurture each other.
D)ability to reflect on their intimacy.

Question 15

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?

A)They involve behavioral independence.
B)They involve a lack of emotional availability.
C)They involve emotional detachment.
D)They involve need fulfillment.

Question 16

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,love involves

A)intimacy,similar interests,and social status.
B)passion,impulsiveness,and sexual desire.
C)intimacy,passion,and commitment.
D)friendship,reliability,and commitment.

Question 17

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence,need fulfillment,emotional attachment,and emotional availability are

A)functional family relationships.
B)family of origin relationships.
C)intimate relationships.
D)monogamous relationships.

Question 18

Sam and Kris have entered a relationship and are very preoccupied with each other.They constantly want to be with or talk to each other.This example demonstrates that they are

A)in an exclusive relationship.
B)fascinated by each other.
C)sexually open with each other.
D)advocates for each other.

Question 19

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists propose that the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to

A)developmental incompatibility.
B)a drop in adrenaline levels.
C)a decrease in chemicals similar to amphetamines.
D)familiarity and daily stresses.

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?

A)It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.
B)It includes cousins and relatives who were living in the same town during your first years of life.
C)It includes your grandparents or other extended relatives who were living in another state during your first years of life.
D)It includes any immediate family members,such as siblings,who were not living in the house during your first years of life.

Question 21

What is social capital?

A)the value of all of the cash,savings,investments,and equity owned by every member of your family,yourself included
B)a collective term for all of the people you know,including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like
C)the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
D)built not by strengthening existing ties,but by seeking out new relationships

Question 22

Which of the following statements about connectedness is TRUE?

A)Fewer than 25 percent of Americans belong to any type of local group.
B)According to annual surveys,each year,the percentage of Americans who know their neighbors by name decreases.
C)Feeling connected to your community has very little connection to improved health.
D)Collective connectedness appears to be on the rise in the United States.

Question 23

When Marcy moved into her dorm,her parents and her best friend helped.This example BEST illustrates

A)emotional support.
B)instrumental support.
C)informational support.
D)appraisal support.

Question 24

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to

A)give the utmost.
B)maintain exclusivity.
C)meet people outside your proximity.
D)commit.

Question 25

When Hiro confessed to Mina that he was attracted to her intelligence,sense of humor,and concern for others,Mina told him that she admired the same qualities in him.This is an example of

A)companionship.
B)infatuation.
C)reciprocity.
D)"opposites attract."

Question 26

Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt.This example demonstrates that they

A)have strong intimate bonds.
B)are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings.
C)are emotionally available in their relationship.
D)have an ability to remain emotionally detached.

Question 27

Through our relationships with others,we fulfill our needs for

A)intimacy,social integration,and nurturance.
B)independence,social integration,and self-actualization.
C)autonomy,intimacy,and connection.
D)communication,nurturance,and achievement.

Question 28

As the end of the term approached,Hakim became increasingly anxious about failing calculus and losing his scholarship.His best friend,who had taken the class the semester before,reminded Hakim that he'd aced every exam thus far,and that the final would cover the same topics.This example BEST illustrates

A)emotional support.
B)instrumental support.
C)informational support.
D)appraisal support.

Question 29

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?

A)The only intimate relationship known to be good for our health is marriage.
B)Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.
C)People in supportive intimate relationships tend to have higher than normal blood pressure.
D)Having strong intimate ties increases the risk for depression.

Question 30

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by

A)making challenges look less forbidding.
B)increasing the body's release of cortisol.
C)providing role models of others facing stressors.
D)increasing our social commitments,which can distract us from our problems.

Question 31

According to attraction theory,

A)chemical processes determine who a person falls in love with.
B)psychological processes determine who a person falls in love with.
C)physical attraction actually plays no role in who a person falls in love with.
D)proximity and similarities influence who a person falls in love with.

Question 32

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which type of love combines intimacy and passion?

A)romantic
B)infatuation
C)fatuous
D)companionate

Question 33

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by

A)sending a friend a birthday card.
B)meeting a friend for lunch.
C)texting a friend to say you're running late.
D)phoning a friend to invite him to a party.

Question 34

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

A)romantic
B)infatuation
C)fatuous
D)companionate

Question 35

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

A)self-awareness
B)self-expression
C)self-nurturance
D)self-sufficiency

Question 36

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our

A)social network.
B)social capital.
C)constellation of confidants.
D)support team.

Question 37

Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?

A)Eduardo hands his sister a tissue as she tearfully informs their mother that she and her boyfriend have broken up.
B)Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.
C)Eduardo tells his sister that a majority of relationships don't work out.
D)Eduardo reminds his sister how quickly she bounced back from her last break-up.

Question 38

Friendships

A)are typically the first relationships we form.
B)require time,effort,and commitment.
C)are usually characterized by exclusivity.
D)usually begin by "friending" someone on Facebook.

Question 39

By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election,Derrick missed an opportunity to build

A)his level of emotional support.
B)relational connectedness.
C)collective connectedness.
D)collective competition.

Question 40

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

A)oxytocin.
B)adrenaline.
C)cortisol.
D)dopamine.

Question 41

Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her.To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings,Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT

A)learn to accept his imperfections.
B)be open to discussing his sexual past.
C)select a safe,comfortable place for the conversation.
D)blame his parents for his imperfections.

Question 42

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

A)a person's irrational fears.
B)a person's low self-esteem.
C)a valid concern.
D)intense devotion.

Question 43

Direct eye contact is

A)universally recognized as essential to honest communication.
B)better than indirect eye contact.
C)offensive in some cultures.
D)a form of verbal communication.

Question 44

Angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years.In order to cope with the failed relationship,she should

A)spend a lot of time analyzing the negative aspects of the relationship.
B)seek another relationship as soon as possible to get over the failed one.
C)put a positive spin on the breakup and act as if nothing is wrong.
D)reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them.

Question 45

People who frequently use social networking sites

A)score lower in social support than people who have never used them.
B)become more and more isolated the longer they use them.
C)don't need to be concerned about self-disclosure.
D)have larger social networks than non-users,including offline.

Question 46

In face-to-face conversations,

A)men frown more often than women,and women smile more often than men.
B)women interrupt more often than men.
C)women provide less feedback via body language than men.
D)men are more likely to ask for help than women,but men and women are equally likely to offer help.

Question 47

Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?

A)In relationships,power is the ability to make more money than one's partner.
B)In relationships,power is the ability to make and implement decisions.
C)Over the last century,the power dynamics between men and women have remained largely the same.
D)The increased divorce rate in the past century was largely due to men feeling uncomfortable sharing power.

Question 48

Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending,but as he is speaking,Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone.This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?

A)criticism
B)defensiveness
C)stonewalling
D)contempt

Question 49

In troubled relationships,an example of criticism would be

A)"You're the most self-centered person I've ever met!"
B)"Stop acting like a two-year old!"
C)"You're the one who chose this lousy restaurant,not me!"
D)"I don't see anything to get upset about."

Question 50

Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure?

A)It mostly involves story telling.
B)It involves sharing secrets and gossip about friends and acquaintances.
C)It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.
D)It is a key element in unhealthy communication.

Question 51

In relationships,the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

A)anger management.
B)conflict resolution.
C)self-disclosure.
D)intimacy.

Question 52

You are most likely to listen BEST when

A)you are worried.
B)you believe the speaker's message does not concern you.
C)you are distracted by a project that is due the next day.
D)you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

Question 53

What is conflict?

A)an intellectual state
B)always bad
C)a deliberate attempt to sabotage another person's success or happiness
D)inevitable when people live or work together

Question 54

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that

A)rudeness on social media sites is common and acceptable.
B)their name is attached to the messages they post.
C)users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.
D)they would like to increase their number of followers.

Question 55

After stubbing his toe,Tom told Connie that he was in agonizing pain.Connie said she believed him,but rolled her eyes.Tom most likely

A)felt that Connie was being supportive.
B)believed that Connie felt he was exaggerating his pain.
C)would feel comfortable sharing more of his feelings with Connie.
D)decided that Connie had not heard him.

Question 56

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?

A)Women tend to be more expressive.
B)Men often believe that it is acceptable to show emotion.
C)Men are more likely to share their innermost thoughts.
D)Women tend to be more task-oriented.

Question 57

Steve and Janelle are friends.When they meet weekly for coffee,they greet each other with a hug.This is an example of

A)betrayal of their partners.
B)nonverbal communication.
C)physical compatibility.
D)sexual intimacy.

Question 58

What is social media screening?

A)something practiced by some U.S.employers in order to find information about job applicants
B)a technique in which you compare the quality of a variety of social networking sites
C)a course you can take to help you learn about managing your privacy settings
D)an illegal practice

Question 59

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because

A)you risk hurting the other person.
B)you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.
C)you might find out more about the other person than you really wish to know.
D)it allows you to tell stories about others without their knowledge or consent.

Question 60

Hedda and Kate have been sharing an apartment for two months,but they're both frustrated.Hedda is tired of nagging Kate about cleaning up after herself,and Kate is tired of being nagged every time she leaves an unwashed coffee cup in the sink.Which of the following strategies might help them resolve their conflict?

A)They should use "you" messages that clearly tell the listener what she is doing wrong.
B)They should use "I" messages that clearly state how the speaker feels and what she wants.
C)They should avoid talking about the problem until they have thought of a workable solution for solving it.
D)After agreeing to a solution,they should permanently drop the subject.

Question 61

When two partners in an intimate relationship live together without being married,this is

A)cohabitation.
B)common-law marriage.
C)an open relationship.
D)an informal relationship.

Question 62

In a relationship,commitment means that

A)both partners in a relationship agree to practice monogamy.
B)couples agree to remain married no matter what.
C)the partners agree to shared decision making on all concerns involving the couple.
D)each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other.

Question 63

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years.Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other.This demonstrates

A)an open relationship.
B)a monogamous relationship.
C)serial monogamy.
D)a formalized partnership.

Question 64

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years.This is an example of

A)infidelity.
B)open relationships.
C)cohabitation.
D)serial monogamy.

Question 65

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often

A)a change in communication.
B)that one partner stops respecting the other's sexual boundaries.
C)an escalation in the frequency of arguments.
D)physical assault.

Question 66

Amelia and Geoff married when Amelia was 20 years old and Geoff was 23.Presuming that their marriage reflects population statistics,

A)they most likely married around the year 2015.
B)they most likely married around the year 1960.
C)they are much more likely to divorce within ten years than to remain married.
D)they are more likely than not to have an open relationship.

Question 67

Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is

A)cohabitation.
B)common-law marriage.
C)an open relationship.
D)an informal relationship.

Question 68

Predictability is a fundamental element of

A)trust.
B)faith.
C)power.
D)jealousy.

Question 69

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that

A)after a number of years,it can constitute a common-law marriage.
B)it can offer love,companionship,and sex.
C)it may become legally binding.
D)it is a predictor for divorce.

Question 70

Which of the following statements about marital status in the United States is TRUE?

A)The percentage of males who have never married is higher than that of females.
B)The percentage of males who are widowed is higher than that of females.
C)The percentage of males who are divorced is higher than that of females.
D)Nearly 77% of U.S.adults are married.

Question 71

The U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that,on a typical day,

A)over 90 percent of men do household chores like laundry.
B)over 90 percent of women do household chores like laundry.
C)over two-thirds of men cook and clean up after meals.
D)over two-thirds of women cook and clean up after meals.

Question 72

Chris and Robin have been romantic partners for almost a decade,and have lived together unmarried for the last four years.Their relationship is considered

A)a religious sacrament.
B)a common-law marriage.
C)cohabitation.
D)a prelude to marriage.

Question 73

Jealousy is more common in

A)people who have a high sense of self-esteem.
B)people who feel the need for a high level of control.
C)people over the age of 65.
D)women than men.

Question 74

In a healthy relationship,

A)you need to be willing to share nearly everything with your partner.
B)you often find yourself making excuses for the other person.
C)it's natural to feel stifled,trapped,and stagnant.
D)you're honest with yourself and each other.

Question 75

A benefit of cohabitation is that

A)the partners won't have to deal with pressure to marry.
B)the partners won't have to deal with pressure to have children.
C)it allows the partners to share housing costs and utility bills.
D)in the great majority of cases,it leads to marriage.

Question 76

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay and lesbian couples?

A)They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do.
B)The number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 years.
C)They have low levels of attachment and satisfaction.
D)They can legally marry in nearly all countries of the world.

Question 77

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

A)increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.
B)limiting the support network to only the immediate family.
C)contributing to less-than-optimal personal behaviors.
D)reducing the need to impress others.

Question 78

A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is

A)consensual.
B)open.
C)intimate.
D)monogamous.

Question 79

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

A)The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.
B)Singles have trouble achieving intimacy with others.
C)Most singles have a hard time finding fulfillment in life.
D)The number of adults electing to remain single is decreasing.

Question 80

Which of the following statements about the benefits of marriage is TRUE?

A)Being in an unhealthy marriage is better for psychological wellness than being unmarried.
B)The health benefits of marriage are not enjoyed by unmarried romantic partners who live together.
C)Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples.
D)Married men are more likely to maintain a healthful body weight than unmarried men.