Question 1

Concerning family types, nuclear is to extended as

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A)  biological parent is to adoptive parent.
B)  two generations is to three or more generations.
C)  no children is to having children.
D)  cohabitation is to marriage.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which factor seems to be the best predictor of healthy postdivorce relationships?

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A)  High income levels
B)  An inability to forgive the ex-spouse
C)  Having children
D)  Low preoccupation with the ex-spouseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Describe Sternberg's passion, intimacy, and commitment components of love. How do these components typically change during the lifetime of a relationship?

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Passion is the intense physiological des...

Question 4

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.

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A)  shared
B)  affective
C)  sociability
D)  communalE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

A(n)_______________ family consists of at least three generations (e.g., parents, children, grandparents).

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The answer of A(n)_______________ family consists of at least three...

Question 6

Which description least exemplifies the early stage of most marriages?

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A)  Husband and wives sharing activities
B)  Husbands being very concerned with their wives maintaining close ties with friends
C)  Global adoration of a spouse's qualities
D)  First marital stress involving monetary mattersE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The strong sense of tribalism traditionally found in ____ families tends to lead to strong ties between children, parents, and grandparents.

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A)  European-American
B)  Native-American
C)  African-American
D)  LatinoE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The purpose of a "covenant marriage" is to make ____ to occur.

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A)  divorce less likely
B)  divorce more likely
C)  marriage less likely
D)  marriage more likelyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009?

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A)  It has dropped by about four years.
B)  It has remained constant.
C)  It has risen by about four years.
D)  It has risen by about eight years.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities?

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A)  Exchange theory
B)  Homogamy
C)  Limited cohabitation
D)  FamilismE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Physical attractiveness is

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A)  unimportant in love relationships for both males and females.
B)  unimportant in love relationships for females but important for males.
C)  important in love relationships for females but unimportant for males.
D)  important in love relationships for both males and females.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Singlehood is

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A)  increasing in African-American and Latino-American women.
B)  increasing in African-American and decreasing in Latino-American women.
C)  decreasing in African-American and increasing in Latino-American women.
D)  decreasing in African-American and Latino-American women.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Kalminjn and Flap (2001) found that ____ tended to promote strong homogamy in relationships.

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A)  meeting other members of one's family
B)  living in the same neighborhood
C)  meeting in school
D)  seeking a mate with different characteristics than yourselfE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which statement concerning gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples in the United States is true?

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A)  Gay couples tend to receive more family support than heterosexual couples.
B)  Both gay and heterosexual males tend to view love and sex as synonymous.
C)  Gay couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.
D)  Both lesbian and heterosexual females view money as a way to maintain a sense of independence from their partners.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

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A)  He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement.
B)  He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump.
C)  He could disclose his love for her.
D)  He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of

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A)  passion.
B)  romantic love.
C)  commitment.
D)  consummate love.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Describe the following forms that cohabitation takes: limited cohabitation, premarital cohabitation, and substitute marriage. How do these types of cohabitation differ with culture?

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Limited (part-time)cohabitation is typic...

Question 18

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The "intimacy" component of love is most similar to the ____ theme of adult friendships.

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A)  sociability
B)  shared or communal nature
C)  passion ​
D)  affectiveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009?

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Physical attractiveness is

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A(n)_______________ family consists of at least three generations (e.g., parents, children, grandparents).

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Singlehood is

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Concerning family types, nuclear is to extended as

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The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.

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Which statement concerning gay, lesbian, and heterosexual couples in the United States is true?

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Which description least exemplifies the early stage of most marriages?

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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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Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities?

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The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of

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In most divorce cases,

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How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

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Describe Sternberg's passion, intimacy, and commitment components of love. How do these components typically change during the lifetime of a relationship?

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Kalminjn and Flap (2001) found that ____ tended to promote strong homogamy in relationships.

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Which factor seems to be the best predictor of healthy postdivorce relationships?

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The purpose of a "covenant marriage" is to make ____ to occur.

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Describe the following forms that cohabitation takes: limited cohabitation, premarital cohabitation, and substitute marriage. How do these types of cohabitation differ with culture?

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The "intimacy" component of love is most similar to the ____ theme of adult friendships.

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