Question 1

Craig is positive about his relationship with Melanie. She has a possessive nature, but he enjoys her company. He is not stressed about the relationship, but he is careful to not mention other women at work because he knows she can get jealous. It is likely that Craig has a(n)  _____ style and Melanie has a(n)  _____style.

Accepted Answer

A)   secure attachment; avoidant attachment
B)   secure attachment; anxious attachment
C)   secure attachment; autonomous attachment
D)   anxious attachment; avoidant attachmentE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which one of the following is an advantage of waiting until your thirties to start a family?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women have fewer medical problems during pregnancy.
B)   Parents have more physical energy.
C)   Parents have more income for child-rearing expenses.
D)   Parents are less likely to build up expectations for their children.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Define and highlight the differences between romantic and affectionate love.

Accepted Answer

Romantic love: passionate love or eros; ...

Question 4

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   consensual validation.
B)   attachment.
C)   co-parenting.
D)   cohabitation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Adults with a(n)  _____ style have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)   secure attachment
B)   anxious attachment
C)   avoidant attachment
D)   autonomous attachmentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Frank and Valerie are likely to experience _____ primarily because they are a married couple.

Accepted Answer

A)   less stress
B)   financial security
C)   gender equity
D)   closer friendshipsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Describe the research showing that cohabiting is not linked to divorce.

Accepted Answer

One meta-analysis found the negative lin...

Question 8

Even though she really enjoyed her company, Karen was hesitant to get into a relationship with Julie. Once living in the same place, Karen insisted that they keep their property and money separate. Karen really didn't think of herself as being in a relationship. Her behavior shows a(n) _____ style.

Accepted Answer

A)   secure attachment
B)   anxious attachment
C)   avoidant attachment
D)   autonomous attachmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Lesbian couples are _____ to be raising children than are gay couples.

Accepted Answer

A)   three times more likely
B)   five times more likely
C)   ten times more likely
D)   less likelyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Research shows that cohabiting has less negative effect on marriage when the couples:

Accepted Answer

A)   did not have children prior to the marriage.
B)   had experience cohabiting with others.
C)   moved in together in their early twenties or younger.
D)   had resided with other lovers prior to the primary relationship.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

April and Colton often talk through big decisions, particularly financial ones. They also frequently check in regarding household chores, making sure both feel an equal burden. Which one of John Gottman's seven main principles are they using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nurturing fondness and admiration
B)   Establishing love maps
C)   Letting your partner influence you
D)   Creating shared meaningE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Sabrina and Mitchell never cohabited until they became engaged. Based on a meta-analysis it is likely that:

Accepted Answer

A)   living together will have a strong positive effect on their marital satisfaction.
B)   living together will not be a factor in their marital satisfaction.
C)   they are at a slight risk for divorce.
D)   they are highly likely to divorce.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

A relationship marked by intimacy and commitment but low or lacking in passion is called _____, a pattern often found among couples who have been married for many years.

Accepted Answer

A)   romantic love
B)   consummate love
C)   affectionate love
D)   fatuous loveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   commitment
B)   intimacy
C)   attachment
D)   passionE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Describe four strategies that adults can use to deal with divorce.

Accepted Answer

Strategies include:
Think of divorce as ...

Question 16

In a divorce situation, women are more likely than men to:

Accepted Answer

A)   experience loneliness.
B)   show better emotional adjustment.
C)   have a motor vehicle accident.
D)   experience a physical illness.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Of the following married women, who is most likely to have her marriage end, based on research on the influence of ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sierra, an African American woman
B)   Lucy, a Latino woman
C)   Coe, an Asian American woman
D)   Brittney, a non-Latino white womanE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

Accepted Answer

A)   Passion
B)   Spirituality
C)   Commitment
D)   IntimacyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   9
C)   15
D)   23E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Of the three attachment styles, the _____ style is the most likely to show dramatic jealousy and possessiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)   secure attachment
B)   anxious attachment
C)   avoidant attachment
D)   autonomous attachmentE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

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 relationship marked by intimacy and commitment but low or lacking in passion is called _____, a pattern often found among couples who have been married for many years.

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Describe four strategies that adults can use to deal with divorce.

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Think of divorce as ...
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Of the following married women, who is most likely to have her marriage end, based on research on the influence of ethnicity?

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Frank and Valerie are likely to experience _____ primarily because they are a married couple.

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Sabrina and Mitchell never cohabited until they became engaged. Based on a meta-analysis it is likely that:

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

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In a divorce situation, women are more likely than men to:

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Describe the research showing that cohabiting is not linked to divorce.

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April and Colton often talk through big decisions, particularly financial ones. They also frequently check in regarding household chores, making sure both feel an equal burden. Which one of John Gottman's seven main principles are they using?

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Which one of the following is an advantage of waiting until your thirties to start a family?

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Define and highlight the differences between romantic and affectionate love.

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Romantic love: passionate love or eros; ...
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Lesbian couples are _____ to be raising children than are gay couples.

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Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as:

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Even though she really enjoyed her company, Karen was hesitant to get into a relationship with Julie. Once living in the same place, Karen insisted that they keep their property and money separate. Karen really didn't think of herself as being in a relationship. Her behavior shows a(n) _____ style.

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Adults with a(n) _____ style have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

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Of the three attachment styles, the _____ style is the most likely to show dramatic jealousy and possessiveness.

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Research shows that cohabiting has less negative effect on marriage when the couples:

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

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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 relationship marked by intimacy and commitment but low or lacking in passion is called _____, a pattern often found among couples who have been married for many years.

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Describe four strategies that adults can use to deal with divorce.

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Of the following married women, who is most likely to have her marriage end, based on research on the influence of ethnicity?

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Frank and Valerie are likely to experience _____ primarily because they are a married couple.

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Sabrina and Mitchell never cohabited until they became engaged. Based on a meta-analysis it is likely that:

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

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In a divorce situation, women are more likely than men to:

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Describe the research showing that cohabiting is not linked to divorce.

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April and Colton often talk through big decisions, particularly financial ones. They also frequently check in regarding household chores, making sure both feel an equal burden. Which one of John Gottman's seven main principles are they using?

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Which one of the following is an advantage of waiting until your thirties to start a family?

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Define and highlight the differences between romantic and affectionate love.

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Lesbian couples are _____ to be raising children than are gay couples.

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Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as:

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Even though she really enjoyed her company, Karen was hesitant to get into a relationship with Julie. Once living in the same place, Karen insisted that they keep their property and money separate. Karen really didn't think of herself as being in a relationship. Her behavior shows a(n) _____ style.

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Adults with a(n) _____ style have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

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Of the three attachment styles, the _____ style is the most likely to show dramatic jealousy and possessiveness.

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Research shows that cohabiting has less negative effect on marriage when the couples:

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