Question 1

Sally's focus on spending all of her time with Jake probably stems from

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A)  an anxious/avoidant attachment to her parents.
B)  an anxious/ambivalent attachment to her parents.
C)  a need to control the relationship.
D)  a lack of trust in Jake's fidelity.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commitment?

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A)  responsibility
B)  passion
C)  reliability
D)  faithfulnessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Although evidence has suggested that children from single-parent families are less successful in school,this could actually be attributed to _______________ and not the absence of the second parent.

Accepted Answer

A)  gang affiliation
B)  lack of an extended family
C)  drug abuse
D)  low educational attainment of the single parentE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What percentage of cohabitating couples get married?

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A)  15 percent
B)  25 percent
C)  40 percent
D)  55 percentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about cohabiting couples as compared to married couples is FALSE?

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A)  On average,cohabiting couples are younger than married couples.
B)  Women who cohabit are more likely to have higher incomes than their male partners (than are women who are married) .
C)  Both partners are more likely to work outside the home in cohabiting couples than in married couples.
D)  Cohabiting couples are significantly less likely to have children in the household than married couples.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

If Jake and Sally were to marry without changes in the basic elements of their relationship,it is not likely that the marriage would be successful because

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A)  Jake does not love Sally.
B)  Sally has unrealistic expectations about their relationship.
C)  Jake's desire to be with friends indicates he is unable to make a true commitment to Sally.
D)  Sally does not love Jake.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

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A)  non-verbal communication.
B)  self-disclosure.
C)  feedback.
D)  constructive listening.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The most important question for potential mates is,

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A)  "How much money do you make?"
B)  "How much do we have in common?"
C)  "How flexible are you?"
D)  "Will your parents like me?"E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

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) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The divorce process usually begins with

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A)  legal separation.
B)  emotional separation.
C)  physical separation.
D)  social isolation.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide intimacy,security,and support.
B)  Household tasks are often shared or split between partners.
C)  Each partner assumes a traditional gender role.
D)  Both partners are usually self-supporting.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

If you are the rejected person in a failed relationship,you should go out and begin a new relationship immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is least TRUE regarding singlehood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal and career development can occur without the interference of family obligations.
B)  There is more freedom of decision making.
C)  Economic hardships are greater,especially for men.
D)  There is greater access to a variety of sexual partners.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Cohabitation is defined as living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cohabitation is

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A)  diminishing in popularity.
B)  increasing in popularity.
C)  remaining stable.
D)  limited to the younger population.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Today,people marry more

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A)  to form an economic unit.
B)  to raise children.
C)  for personal,emotional reasons.
D)  None of these choices are reasons why people today marry.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship?

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A)  expecting your partner to change
B)  expecting that your partner loves you
C)  expecting intimacy
D)  expecting that you can trust your partnerE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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