Question 1

Male communication patterns can often be described as

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A)   negotiating.
B)   cooperative.
C)   competitive.
D)   affiliative.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Children who are somewhat fussy and tend to react negatively or fearfully to new people or situations are:

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A)   easy.
B)   difficult.
C)   slow-to-warm-up.
D)   nice.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Our first relationships outside our family are

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A)   intimate relationships.
B)   friendships.
C)   dependent relationships.
D)   love relationships.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The most long lasting element of love is

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A)   preoccupation with the loved one.
B)   euphoria.
C)   commitment.
D)   idealization of the loved one.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Jake and Sally have dated for several months. They have talked briefly about marriage and more extensively about living together. They have a strong sexual attraction to each other and describe their relationship as passionate. Sally feels very lucky to have met someone like Jake and wants to spend all of their free time together. She is even willing to take up Jake's hobbies so that they can be together all of the time. Lately, Sally has developed an intense jealousy over Jake spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. According to Sternberg, Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

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A)   companionate
B)   consummate
C)   liking
D)   infatuationE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Which of the following may diminish over time within a relationship?

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A)   commitment
B)   companionship
C)   acceptance
D)   passionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Commitment is based on

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

The most important question for potential mates is,

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A)   "How much money do you make?"
B)   "Will your parents like me?"
C)   "How flexible are you?"
D)   "How much do we have in common?"E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Gender role includes the activities, abilities, and characteristics our culture deems appropriate for us based on whether we're male or female.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

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A)   thinking ahead.
B)   speeding up our thought process.
C)   concentrating on multiple tasks.
D)   maximizing awareness of ourselves.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Having the conviction that you are always right is harmless competitiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Initial attraction is most likely to be based on looks, dress, and social status.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The arrival of the first child is most likely to

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

Question 17

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

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A)   appearance
B)   religious affiliation
C)   educational level
D)   socioeconomic backgroundE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Once children grow up and leave home, marital satisfaction

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A)   increases.
B)   severely decreases.
C)   is not changed.
D)   decreases.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The element that is least characteristic of enduring love relationships is

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A)   promise of a shared future.
B)   absorption in each other.
C)   pursuit of common goals.
D)   closeness.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are

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A)   scholastic.
B)   social.
C)   religious.
D)   economic.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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