Question 1

How does marital satisfaction tend to change over the course of a typical marriage? What factors influence this pattern?

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Question 2

Due to the nature of their task, foster parents must:

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A)  induce immediate attachments in infants with whom they have had minimal contact. 
B)  be willing to allow for ambiguity in the attachment relationship between themselves and their foster child. 
C)  act as if every child that enters their home will eventually be their own. 
D)  discourage any court-ordered visits from noncustodial parents.

Question 3

Research on the biology of physical attraction suggests that neurochemicals related to ____ underlie the feeling of exhilaration that often is experienced when one falls in love.

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A)  barbiturates 
B)  hallucinogens 
C)  amphetamines 
D)  narcotics

Question 4

In which country is cohabitation most common?

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A)  Vietnam 
B)  South Africa 
C)  India 
D)  Australia

Question 5

The initial stage in friendship development is called:

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A)  buildup. 
B)  continuation. 
C)  acquaintanceship. 
D)  deterioration.

Question 6

Culture can play a significant role in mate selection. Discuss this issue in terms of the success of arranged marriages and the types of dimensions that are viewed as "important" by various cultures.

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Question 7

Spouses who serve in combat areas on active duty assignment and who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are at:

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A)  lesser risk for other spouse-directed aggression. 
B)  greater risk for other spouse-directed aggression. 
C)  the same level of risk for other spouse-directed aggression as members of the service that are not deployed. 
D)  none of these are correct

Question 8

In most divorce cases:

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A)  neither party feels disappointed or rejected. 
B)  only the wife feels disappointed or rejected. 
C)  only the husband feels disappointed or rejected. 
D)  both parties feel disappointed or rejected.

Question 9

Ashley is 35 years old and just had her first baby. She is less likely to ____ than younger mothers.

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A)  spend time with the baby 
B)  be anxious about being a parent 
C)  be sensitive to her baby's needs 
D)  be affectionate toward her baby

Question 10

The text authors suggest that women's same-sex friendships are based in part on:

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A)  control. 
B)  shared activities. 
C)  shared interests. 
D)  corumination.

Question 11

Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is TRUE?

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A)  Couples with children show a decline in marital satisfaction, while those without children show an increase. 
B)  Couples who are child-free due to infertility tend to have high levels of marital satisfaction. 
C)  African American couples tend to show little increased conflict due to the birth of a child. 
D)  The birth of a child is usually viewed as a positive event, even though it is associated with a decrease in marital satisfaction.

Question 12

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Homogamy is the acceptance of differences and the adaptations made by couples in an intimate relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When discussing his relationship with his wife Amber, Travis says, "I have this very strong sense of commitment and tranquility." Researchers have suggested that the neurophysiological basis of this feeling may be due to brain chemicals related to:

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A)  cocaine. 
B)  morphine. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  cannabis.

Question 15

Penn and Teller have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Teller has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Penn and Teller appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.

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A)  buildup 
B)  continuation 
C)  acquaintanceship 
D)  deterioration

Question 16

According to Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet , the two sides of love are:

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A)  passion and intimacy. 
B)  fear and friendship. 
C)  ecstasy and pain. 
D)  sex and caring.

Question 17

Ole and Lena are a cohabitating couple in Norway, while Jack and Diane are a cohabitating couple in the United States. Cross-cultural research would predict that:

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A)  Ole and Lena will only marry if they have children. 
B)  Ole and Lena will believe that they are living in sin. 
C)  Jack and Diane will be unlikely to ever marry. 
D)  Jack and Diane will be at significantly less risk for divorce should they marry.

Question 18

The defining belief among individuals experiencing "battered woman's syndrome" is that:

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A)  the abuse is tied to a sense of personal high self-esteem. 
B)  the abuse is not harmful to them. 
C)  the abuser is acting out of unconditional love. 
D)  they are powerless to get away from the abuse.

Question 19

Which statement concerning African Americans, European Americans, and Latinos in America is TRUE?

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A)  African Americans are most likely to be single during young adulthood. 
B)  Latinos are actively encouraged to avoid marriage in young adulthood. 
C)  The main cause of singlehood for European Americans is a shortage of marriageable European-American males. 
D)  The rate of singlehood in the United States is unaffected by ethnic factors.

Question 20

Dylan has been divorced for five years, but still is preoccupied with his former spouse, has not developed any new friendships, and is an emotional mess. Dylan is BEST described as having a "divorce ____."

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A)  hangover 
B)  fixation 
C)  breakthrough 
D)  covenant

Exam 11: Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood