Question 1

List two positive and two potentially negative things about: (1)being single, (2)cohabiting with a partner,and (3)being married.

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(1) Being single:
Positive:
- Independe...

Question 2

The birth of the first child is most likely to

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A)  cause very little change in a marriage.
B)  reinforce traditional marital roles.
C)  cause an equal degree of change for fathers and mothers.
D)  reduce relationship stress.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

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

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A)  social.
B)  academic.
C)  religious.
D)  economic.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

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A)  find it easy to establish relationships.
B)  are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle.
C)  tend to stay married to the same person for a lifetime.
D)  are inclined to run from relationships.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In cultures where parent-arranged marriages are common,marriages are often

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A)  stable and permanent.
B)  likely to end in divorce.
C)  part of polygamous relationships.
D)  contingent on the fertility of the partners.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)  be more egalitarian.
B)  have clearly defined roles for each partner.
C)  have one partner provide for the other financially.
D)  have special legal protections.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The most long-lasting element of love is

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

Question 8

The four general parenting styles include all the following EXCEPT

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A)  authoritarian.
B)  authoritative.
C)  permissive.
D)  absent.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

____________ is a constructive response to another's self-disclosure.

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A)  Criticism
B)  Feedback
C)  A nonverbal cue
D)  Issue clarificationE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Emotional intelligence includes

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A)  responding impulsively to feelings.
B)  responding reactively to feelings.
C)  recognizing feelings as they occur.
D)  rejecting all emotional support.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

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A)  good communication
B)  previous positive sexual experience
C)  agreement on religious values
D)  feeling good about the personality of the otherE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution EXCEPT

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A)  clarifying the issue.
B)  finding out what each person wants.
C)  not giving in to compromise.
D)  reviewing and negotiating.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

It is important to finish serious discussions about relationship conflicts on a positive note,even if no agreement is reached.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )

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Question 15

Intimate partnerships differ from friendships in that intimate partnerships

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A)  do not require exclusiveness.
B)  are more accepting and less critical.
C)  are more stable and enduring over time.
D)  include the presence of sexual desire.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

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

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A)  do so immediately without preparation.
B)  state your concern in a general,not too detailed way.
C)  focus on the whole person,not just one behavior.
D)  avoid blaming,accusing,or belittling him or her.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Providing ultimatums will often bring a conflict to a sudden and successful resolution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Family rituals can best be described as

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A)  methods by which parents control their children.
B)  ceremonies performed for religious reasons.
C)  traditions that build family ties.
D)  regularly repeated daily activities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Reciprocity refers to

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A)  give-and-take between friends.
B)  mutual respect.
C)  over-dependence.
D)  sexual desire.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

People who have a positive self-concept are more likely to develop successful intimate relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

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