Question 1

In a/an __________ marital power pattern,both the husband and the wife have power but have no agreement as to how decisions will be made.

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian 
B) anarchic 
C) pluralistic 
D) mutually satisfying

Question 2

Which theory says that the person who is most interested and involved with a particular choice and most qualified to make a particular decision is the one most likely to do so?

Accepted Answer

A) socialization 
B) social exchange 
C) primary interest and presumed competence 
D) resource

Question 3

According to _____ theory,those who control valued resources needed by other family members hold power over them.

Accepted Answer

A) socialization 
B) social exchange 
C) resource 
D) marital power

Question 4

One way children exercise power in a family is by ______.

Accepted Answer

A) screaming,yelling,and throwing fits 
B) threatening to run away 
C) getting parents to disagree 
D) being obedient and loving

Question 5

Discuss the consequences of extreme imbalances of power between two people.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following exemplifies a situational barrier to communication?

Accepted Answer

A) interaction influenced by the proximity of people to each other 
B) fear of rejection 
C) a much older spouse and much younger spouse having difficulty in relating to each other 
D) greater closeness felt during wife's pregnancy but not after

Question 7

A person who has a superior education has:

Accepted Answer

A) expert power 
B) informational power 
C) presumed competence power. 
D) resource power

Question 8

The ability to make important decisions that determine life-styles and other major features of the family is called _______ power.

Accepted Answer

A) implementation 
B) bargaining 
C) orchestration 
D) psychological

Question 9

Anarchic couples exhibit less negative behavior than either male-or-female-dominant couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research shows that the highest level of marital satisfaction is reported by couples who use a/an _____ pattern of interaction with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) female-dominated 
B) male-dominated 
C) egalitarian 
D) anarchic

Question 11

A person who feels significant others have abandoned him/her in the past and who keeps pushing the limits to see how much bad behavior and stress the partner/victim will endure is playing which psychological game?

Accepted Answer

A) Hard to Get 
B) Sweetheart 
C) Prove Your Love for Me 
D) It's Your Decision 
E) Wooden Leg

Question 12

The text points out that power tactics likely to increase the quality of relationships include:

Accepted Answer

A) persuading 
B) bargaining and negotiating 
C) being nice 
D) discussion and explaining 
E) B and D

Question 13

Compared to low revealers,high revealers are:

Accepted Answer

A) less prone to disclose intimate facets of their personalities 
B) likely to reveal intimate facets of their personalities early in the relationship 
C) not able to accurately assess the intimate attitudes and values of their friends 
D) less rational

Question 14

In conversations,men are more likely than women to express:

Accepted Answer

A) their anger 
B) facts 
C) helpful suggestions 
D) feelings

Question 15

Name the various sources of power in a marital relationship.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Paraphrasing the other person's statement,asking questions,and giving one's own input are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) echoing 
B) copying 
C) self-disclosure 
D) feedback

Question 17

When couples continually quarrel over the same thing,it may be because they are struggling with underlying issues of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) control and domination 
B) intimacy and sharing 
C) intimacy and control 
D) sharing and domination

Question 18

Men who have to rely on their _____ for power try to limit the ______ of those they want power over.

Accepted Answer

A) partners; intelligence 
B) self-esteem; physical strength 
C) physical strength; alternatives 
D) life circumstances; intelligence

Question 19

Bargaining is the process by which two parties decide what each will give and receive in arriving at a decision.

Accepted Answer