Deck 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication

Question 1

The element that is least characteristic of enduring love relationships is

A)pursuit of common goals.
B)closeness.
C)absorption in each other.
D)promise of a shared future.

Answer 1

absorption in each other.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commitment?

A)responsibility
B)passion
C)reliability
D)faithfulness

Answer 2

passion

Question 3

Real friends

A)can be tense with each other.
B)do not share past difficult experiences.
C)should not be altruistiC.
D)include passion in their relationship.

Answer 3

can be tense with each other.

Question 4

All of the following are common relationship challenges,EXCEPT

A)commitment.
B)self-disclosure.
C)expectations.
D)overfamiliarity.

Question 5

_____________ is an idealization of a loved one.

A)Infatuation
B)Passion
C)Intimacy
D)Commitment

Question 6

Emotions that can accompany physiological arousal include

A)love.
B)fear.
C)frustration.
D)all of the above.

Question 7

Friendships usually include all of the following characteristics,EXCEPT

A)companionship.
B)acceptance.
C)reciprocity.
D)passion.

Question 8

Individuals who had an anxious/ambivalent relationship with a parent may find that,as adults,they

A)avoid relationships with others.
B)avoid becoming dependent on others.
C)worry about being abandoned by others.
D)maintain their independence in a relationship.

Question 9

A characteristic of friendship includes reciprocity,which means

A)give-and-take between friends.
B)mutual respect.
C)acceptance.
D)loyalty.

Question 10

Our first relationships outside our family are

A)friendships.
B)intimate relationships.
C)love relationships.
D)dependent relationships.

Question 11

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

A)find it easy to establish relationships.
B)are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle.
C)tend to be married to the same person for a lifetime.
D)are inclined to run from relationships.

Question 12

Intimate partnerships differ from friendships,in that intimate partnerships

A)do not require exclusiveness.
B)are more accepting and less critical.
C)are more stable and enduring over time.
D)include the presence of sexual desire.

Question 13

To develop a healthy intimate relationship,it is important to self-disclose

A)at a slow but steady rate.
B)early in the relationship.
C)rarely;you do not want to frighten your potential partner.
D)early and often;vulnerability is part of the game.

Question 14

Characteristics of friendships include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)respect.
B)trust.
C)dependence.
D)loyalty.

Question 15

The most long lasting element of love is

A)euphoriA.
B)preoccupation with the loved one.
C)commitment.
D)idealization of the loved one.

Question 16

The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our

A)childhood.
B)peer group.
C)heredity.
D)community.

Question 17

______________ includes the activities,abilities,and characteristics that a culture has deemed appropriate for us based on whether we are male or female.

A)Gender identity
B)Stereotype
C)Self-concept
D)Gender role

Question 18

The transformation of love progresses in the following way:

A)high levels of passion,increasing intimacy,diminished romance,enduring love.
B)high levels of passion,increasing intimacy,diminished romance,break up of relationship
C)sex,passion,break up of relationship,increasing intimacy.
D)either A or B

Question 19

Our gender role is first defined for us by our

A)heredity.
B)culture.
C)teachers.
D)sexual orientation.

Question 20

As of 2004,the percentage of North Americans that have no one to confide in is about _____________ percent.

A)10
B)25
C)35
D)50

Question 21

Female communication patterns can often be described as

A)affiliative.
B)competitive.
C)dominating.
D)one-upping.

Question 22

If your partner expresses unhappiness in your relationship,it is best to

A)validate your partner's feelings and respond with self-disclosure.
B)defend yourself and your actions.
C)leave the room before saying something you will regret later.
D)offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs.

Question 23

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

A)non-verbal communication.
B)self-disclosure.
C)feedback.
D)constructive listening.

Question 24

Examples of unhealthy relationships include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)physical or emotional abuse.
B)a level of tension.
C)codependency.
D)communicative withdrawal.

Question 25

When you want to have a serious discussion with your partner,

A)sooner is usually better.
B)state your concern in a general way,not too detailed.
C)focus on the whole person,not just one behaviour.
D)avoid blaming.

Question 26

A successful relationship has proven to improve an individual's

A)physical strength.
B)self-esteem.
C)immune system.
D)earning power.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a constructive strategy for conflict resolution?

A)finding out what the other person wants
B)clarifying the issue
C)reviewing and renegotiating
D)providing selective information

Question 28

Jealousy is

A)proof that love exists.
B)a harmless emotion.
C)a measure of insecurity.
D)unrelated to self-esteem.

Question 29

Which of the following goals is MOST likely to be associated with male conversation?

A)achieving understanding
B)establishing closeness
C)establishing dominance
D)receiving support

Question 30

All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution,EXCEPT

A)clarifying the issue.
B)finding out what each person wants.
C)not compromising your position.
D)reviewing and negotiating.

Question 31

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

A)speeding up our thought process.
B)thinking ahead.
C)concentrating on multiple tasks.
D)maximizing awareness of ourselves.

Question 32

Approximately ____________ percent of married people will have an affair during their marriage.

A)15-20
B)20-25
C)25-30
D)over 30

Question 33

All of the following are important guidelines for ending a relationship,EXCEPT

A)"Give the relationship a fair chance before breaking up."
B)"Be fair and honest."
C)"Be tactful."
D)"Move on as quickly as possible."

Question 34

The three keys of good communication in a relationship include all of the following,EXECPT

A)critical analysis.
B)self-disclosure.
C)listening skills.
D)feedback skills.

Question 35

____________ is a constructive response to another's self-disclosure.

A)Criticism
B)Feedback
C)Nonverbal cue
D)Issue clarification

Question 36

Male communication patterns can often be described as

A)affiliative.
B)negotiating.
C)cooperative.
D)competitive.

Question 37

It appears that our partner may NOT be interested in what we are saying if he or she responds by

A)looking in our eyes.
B)touching our hand.
C)looking around the room.
D)leaning toward us as we speak.

Question 38

Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship?

A)expecting your partner to change
B)expecting that your partner loves you
C)expecting intimacy
D)expecting that you can trust your partner

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a component of good listening?

A)judging
B)respecting
C)empathizing
D)maintaining eye contact

Question 40

Emotional intelligence includes

A)responding impulsively to feelings.
B)responding reactively to feelings.
C)recognizing feelings as they occur.
D)none of the above.

Question 41

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

A)increased availability of contraceptives
B)younger average age at marriage
C)greater social acceptance of premarital sex
D)economics

Question 42

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

A)be more equal.
B)be more organized around gender role.
C)have one partner provide for the other financially.
D)place more emphasis on role assignment and less on partnership.

Question 43

Intimate partners with different cultural backgrounds

A)encounter the same obstacles as individuals with the same cultural backgrounds.
B)experience more anxiety during the later stages of the relationship than partners with similar backgrounds.
C)may differ in communication styles,values,and views of the world.
D)will need to adopt each other's culture.

Question 44

If you and your partner find that you argue again and again over the same issue,you should

A)seek professional help.
B)end the relationship.
C)accept the differences between yourselves.
D)put the issue aside and deal with it at another time.

Question 45

A characteristic of one's partner that becomes important in determining the quality and depth of a relationship after the euphoria of first attraction and initial romance winds down is

A)social status.
B)appearance.
C)general interests.
D)future aspirations.

Question 46

In traditional male-female dating relationships,the development of the relationship follows the order of

A)casual dating,exclusive dating,cohabitation,marriage.
B)casual dating,exclusive dating,engagement,marriage.
C)exclusive dating,cohabitation,marriage.
D)casual dating,cohabitation,engagement,marriage.

Question 47

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

A)20 percent
B)35 percent
C)50 percent
D)60 percent

Question 48

Sexual orientation is best described as

A)sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.
B)one's choice of sexual partner.
C)a consistent pattern of emotional and sexual attraction based on biological sex.
D)one's preference regarding the type of sexual activity in which one wants to engage.

Question 49

Getting together in groups,a more casual form of contemporary dating,is probably a product of

A)fear of sexual assault.
B)equality of the sexes.
C)fear of commitment.
D)the media.

Question 50

All of the following are liabilities associated with cohabitation,EXCEPT

A)absence of the legal protection of marriage.
B)loss of inheritance rights.
C)loss of spousal health insurance benefits.
D)loss of protection against domestic violence.

Question 51

In cultures where parent-arranged marriages are common,marriages are

A)stable.
B)likely to end in divorce.
C)generally part of polygamous relationships.
D)dependent on the fertility of the partners.

Question 52

If you want to pursue an online relationship,

A)use sexually oriented websites that will get your message across.
B)hold out for a "perfect" partner;after all,you have thousands to choose from.
C)give out only your name and placement of employment/school;never give out your phone number.
D)find out the other person's situation and intention.

Question 53

Of the following,which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy?

A)providing selective information to minimize conflict
B)identifying alternatives to get what each person wants
C)using avoidance
D)using intimacy to smooth over disagreements

Question 54

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married describes

A)roommates.
B)marriage.
C)compatibility.
D)cohabitation.

Question 55

Which of the following is usually the basis of first attraction to another person?

A)socioeconomic background
B)appearance
C)religious affiliation
D)educational level

Question 56

All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships,EXCEPT

A)people can misrepresent themselves.
B)people can communicate in a relaxed way.
C)investing time and emotional resources in an unrealistic romance may be painful.
D)the relationship may become dangerous.

Question 57

One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is

A)health insurance benefits are better.
B)most societies are more accepting of cohabitation.
C)inheritance rights are better.
D)partners have a greater sense of autonomy.

Question 58

The most important question for potential mates is,

A)"How much money do you make?"
B)"How much do we have in common?"
C)"How flexible are you?"
D)"Will your parents like me?"

Question 59

Cohabitation is

A)diminishing in popularity.
B)increasing in popularity.
C)remaining stable.
D)limited to the younger population.

Question 60

Which of the following statements about cohabiting couples as compared to married couples is FALSE?

A)On average,cohabiting couples are younger than married couples.
B)Women who cohabit are more likely to have higher incomes than their male partners (than are women who are married).
C)Both partners are more likely to work outside the home in cohabiting couples than in married couples.
D)Cohabiting couples are significantly less likely to have children in the household than married couples.

Question 61

Based on current rates,what percentage of people marrying today will eventually divorce?

A)30-35 percent
B)40-45 percent
C)50-55 percent
D)60-65 percent

Question 62

About 75 percent of divorced people remarry,often within _____________ year(s).

A)1
B)3
C)5
D)7

Question 63

Which of the following statements is false regarding gender roles in marriage?

A)Married women,even those who work,do most domestic tasks.
B)Married men suffer more job-related stress than married women.
C)There is a move toward equalization of responsibilities in marriages.
D)Married men have assumed an equal share in child care responsibilities.

Question 64

The arrival of the first child is most likely to

A)cause very little change in a marriage.
B)reinforce traditional marital roles.
C)cause an equal degree of job changes for fathers and mothers.
D)reduce relationship stress.

Question 65

Which of the following statements is least TRUE regarding singlehood?

A)Personal and career development can occur without the interference of family obligations.
B)There is more freedom of decision making.
C)Economic hardships are greater,especially for men.
D)There is greater access to a variety of sexual partners.

Question 66

The greatest stress-producing event in life is usually

A)divorce.
B)marriage.
C)death of spouse or family member.
D)marital separation.

Question 67

The divorce process usually begins with

A)legal separation.
B)emotional separation.
C)physical separation.
D)social isolation.

Question 68

Having strong social relationships may

A)reduce the risk of illness.
B)speed recovery from illness.
C)improve measures of mental health.
D)do all of the above.

Question 69

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

A)good communication
B)previous positive sexual experience
C)agreement on religious values
D)feeling good about the personality of the other

Question 70

Approximately what percentage of married women are in the labor force?

A)more than 20 percent
B)more than 30 percent
C)more than 50 percent
D)more than 80 percent

Question 71

The birth of the first child is most likely to

A)make the parents' relationship more egalitarian.
B)lessen marital satisfaction.
C)increase a mother's contentment.
D)increase pressure to maintain social relationships.

Question 72

Today,people marry more

A)to form an economic unit.
B)to raise children.
C)for personal,emotional reasons.
D)None of these choices are reasons why people today marry.

Question 73

All of the following are health benefits of marriage,EXCEPT

A)longer life expectancy.
B)more effective fitness programs.
C)less likelihood of catching colds.
D)greater mental health.

Question 74

The high Canadian divorce rate probably represents

A)high emotional expectations of marriage.
B)a growing need to be independent.
C)increased mobility in our society.
D)greater maturity of married partners.

Question 75

Commitment is based on

A)the level of romance in a relationship.
B)conscious choice.
C)the level of intimacy in a relationship.
D)feelings and emotions.

Question 76

After a divorce occurs,the recovery period usually does not start for about

A)3 months after the divorce.
B)6 months after the divorce.
C)1 year after the divorce.
D)1 month for every year of marriage.

Question 77

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships?

A)They provide intimacy,security,and support.
B)Household tasks are often shared or split between partners.
C)Each partner assumes a traditional gender role.
D)Both partners are usually self-supporting.

Question 78

All of the following contribute to the increasing popularity of singlehood,EXCEPT

A)career goals.
B)desire for financial independence.
C)greater sexual freedom.
D)low divorce rates.

Question 79

Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again?

A)15 percent
B)50 percent
C)75 percent
D)90 percent

Question 80

Fear or hatred of gay people is called:

A)homophobiA.
B)discrimination.
C)arrhenphobia.
D)arachnophobia.