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Question 51

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The best way to handle anger in a relationship is to face it head on,immediately,with little thought.

A) True
B) False

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Question 52

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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's spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. -If Jake and Sally were to marry without changes in the basic elements of their relationship,the marriage will probably end in divorce because

A) Jake does not love Sally.
B) Sally has unrealistic expectations.
C) Jake values his friends more than he does Sally.
D) Sally does not love Jake.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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

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's spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. -Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

Conflict can be a sign that a relationship is growing.

As relationships grow,many couples face challenges.List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced or observed,and give strategies for coping with each.

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

The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatibility.

A successful relationship has proven to improve an individual's

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

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

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's spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. -Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?

It is possible to work on unresolved,past issues within an adult relationship.

Women are more likely to head single-parent households than are men.

Researchers have proposed six major qualities that appear in strong families.Identify and explain at least three of these qualities.

The most important question for potential mates is,

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

Gay and lesbian couples have many similarities with heterosexual couples.

In order to develop an identity as a couple,individuals need to lose some autonomy.