Question 1

An attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive.

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Research indicates that links between early attachment styles and later attachment styles were _____ by stressful and disruptive experiences.

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A)   not impacted by
B)   lessened
C)   facilitated
D)   enhancedE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A recent study revealed that in their early twenties, women showed more _____ with their closest friend than did men.

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A)   emotional intimacy
B)   rivalry
C)   competition
D)   physical intimacyE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Recent research suggests that:

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A)   cohabiting before marriage increases marital satisfaction.
B)   cohabiting before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce.
C)   cohabiting couples have less difficulty owning property jointly.
D)   cohabiting couples face less disapproval from parents and other family members.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him, but we aren't what you would call emotionally close. I love being with him, but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's theory of love, which type of love is Julie experiencing?

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A)   Affectionate love
B)   Infatuation
C)   Consummate
D)   Companionate loveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Approximately 50 percent of adults remarry within _____ years after their divorce.

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about romantic love is true?

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A)   Males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females.
B)   Females show higher avoidance of romantic love than males.
C)   Males show higher anxiety about romantic love than females.
D)   Males and females show the same level of avoidance and anxiety about romantic love.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Securely attached adults:

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A)   are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships, but are committed once they are in one.
B)   demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional.
C)   are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D)   tend to distance themselves from their partner.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Recent studies confirmed that _____ individuals showed strong ambivalence toward a romantic partner.

Accepted Answer

A)   attachment-anxious
B)   securely attached
C)   attachment-avoidant
D)   attachment-disorganizedE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Currently the average duration of marriage in the United States is just over _____ years.

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A)   5
B)   9
C)   15
D)   23E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

When all three dimensions of Sternberg's triarchic theory of love are present in a relationship, what type of love are people experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Affectionate love
B)   Consummate love
C)   Fatuous love
D)   Passionate loveE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Question 12

According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is a precursor to intimacy in romantic relationships during emerging adulthood?

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A)   Identity development in adolescence
B)   Insecure attachment in childhood
C)   Postconventional reasoning in childhood
D)   Postformal thought in adulthoodE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

_____ infants are defined as those who use the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment.

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A)   Securely detached
B)   Avoidant
C)   Insecurely attached
D)   Securely attachedE) None of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 14

Discuss some of the strategies that adults can use to deal with divorce.

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Question 15

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, _____ is the cognitive appraisal of the relationship and the intent to maintain the relationship even in the face of problems.

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A)   commitment
B)   intimacy
C)   attachment
D)   passionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

In 2010, by 40 years of age, _____ percent of individuals had ever been married.

Accepted Answer

A)   35
B)   40
C)   77
D)   50E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of John Gottman's seven main principles that determine whether a marriage will work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overcoming gridlock
B)   Solving perpetual conflicts
C)   Letting your partner influence you
D)   Creating shared meaningE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The early stages of love have more _____ love ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A)   romantic
B)   companionate
C)   passionate
D)   consummateE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following attachment styles is more likely to be characterized by trust, commitment, and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disorganized attachment style
B)   Avoidant attachment style
C)   Anxious attachment style
D)   Secure attachment styleE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

If researchers measure an individual's self-concept at ages 10, 20, 30, and 40 years, where are they likely to find the most stability?

Accepted Answer

A)   When measured at the age of 10 and then again at the age of 30
B)   When measured at the age of 20 and then again at the age of 30
C)   When measured at the age of 20 and then again at the age of 40
D)   When measured at the age of 10 and then again at the age of 40E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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