Question 1

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 be married to the same person for a lifetime.
D)  are inclined to run from relationships.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When starting a new relationship,it is best to "put on airs" before showing your true self.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Our first relationships outside our family are

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

Question 5

Female communication patterns can often be described as

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A)  affiliative.
B)  competitive.
C)  dominating.
D)  one-upping.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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

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A)  Criticism
B)  Feedback
C)  Nonverbal cue
D)  Issue clarificationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Friendships are usually considered both more stable and long lasting than intimate partnerships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sexual orientation is best described as

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A)  sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.
B)  one's choice of sexual partner.
C)  a consistent pattern of emotional and sexual attraction based on biological sex.
D)  one's preference regarding the type of sexual activity in which one wants to engage.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Lovers are usually more accepting and less critical than friendships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A civil union grants same-sex couples a legal status parallel to civil marriage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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) None of the above

Question 12

The four general parenting styles include all the following,EXCEPT

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

Question 13

Marriage has been found to be beneficial for both sexes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mindfulness can be cultivated by

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

Question 15

About 75 percent of divorced people remarry,often within ____ year(s) .

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A)  1
B)  3
C)  5
D)  7E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

After a divorce occurs,the recovery period usually does not start for about

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A)  3 months after the divorce.
B)  6 months after the divorce.
C)  1 year after the divorce.
D)  1 month for every year of marriage.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Of the following,which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy?

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A)  providing selective information to minimize conflict
B)  identifying alternatives to get what each person wants
C)  using avoidance
D)  using intimacy to smooth over disagreementsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

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A)  validate your partner's feelings and respond with self-disclosure.
B)  defend yourself and your actions.
C)  leave the room before saying something you will regret later.
D)  offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Having strong social relationships may

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A)  reduce the risk of illness.
B)  speed recovery from illness.
C)  improve measures of mental health.
D)  do all of the above.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Current research reveals that men and women find it equally easy to separate love and sex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Having strong social relationships may

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Lovers are usually more accepting and less critical than friendships.

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

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Of the following,which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy?

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When starting a new relationship,it is best to "put on airs" before showing your true self.

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The four general parenting styles include all the following,EXCEPT

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After a divorce occurs,the recovery period usually does not start for about

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Friendships are usually considered both more stable and long lasting than intimate partnerships.

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Current research reveals that men and women find it equally easy to separate love and sex.

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Sexual orientation is best described as

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A civil union grants same-sex couples a legal status parallel to civil marriage.

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Mindfulness can be cultivated by

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About 75 percent of divorced people remarry,often within ____ year(s) .

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The most long lasting element of love is

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

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Our first relationships outside our family are

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Female communication patterns can often be described as

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

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

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Marriage has been found to be beneficial for both sexes.

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