Question 1

According to Robert J.Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,_____ is physical and sexual attraction to another.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about role of temperament among children and adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children are likely to be well adjusted as adults regardless of their temperament during childhood.
B)   Individuals who had an inhibited temperament in childhood more likely than other adults to delay entering a stable job track.
C)   Children with an easy temperament are less likely to be well adjusted as young adults.
D)   Individuals who had an inhibited temperament in childhood more likely than other adults to be assertive or experience social support.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A recent study of unmarried relationship dissolution in 18- to 35-year-olds revealed that experiencing a breakup was linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a decrease in health problems.
B)   an increase in life satisfaction.
C)   a decrease in psychological stress.
D)   an increase in psychological stress.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

According to Robert J.Sternberg,which of the following BEST describes the love in a relationship where passion is the only ingredient,and intimacy and commitment are low?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fatuous love
B)   Consummation
C)   Infatuation
D)   Companionate loveE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the important characteristics men look for in women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Good looks
B)   Cooking skills
C)   Frugality
D)   UnderstandingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In her meeting with a counselor,Dalton revealed that he was uncomfortable being close to others.He finds it difficult to trust people completely and doesn't allow himself to depend completely on them.He gets nervous if someone tries to get too intimate with him.It seems likely that Dalton has a(n) _____ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

A)   secure
B)   anxious
C)   conflicted
D)   avoidantE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

_____ love is the type of love that occurs when someone desires to have the other person near and has a deep,caring affection for the person.

Accepted Answer

A)   Passionate
B)   Fatuous
C)   Companionate
D)   RomanticE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Bob worships his colleague Anne.He loves her from afar but there is no intimacy or closeness between them.Sternberg would characterize this as _____ love.

Accepted Answer

A)   consummate
B)   fatuous
C)   affectionate
D)   passionateE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

What is the term that refers to problems that can be worked out and may include such things as not helping each other reduce daily stresses and not being verbally affectionate?

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Question 10

Which of the following attachment styles is characterized by more satisfaction in close relationships?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is an outcome of the growing trend of having fewer children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Institutional care is replaced by parental care.
B)   Women have less time for other endeavors.
C)   Men are apt to invest a greater amount of time in fathering.
D)   Parents are bound to have more realistic expectations for their children.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   consensual validation
B)   attachment
C)   coparenting
D)   cohabitationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following scenarios will most likely aid an child to be outgoing,sociable,and emotionally stable as an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peer groups with other inhibited children with common interests,so the child feels accepted
B)   Child continuously encounters noisy,chaotic environments that allow no escape from stimulation
C)   Caregivers who use inappropriate "low-level control" and attempt to force the child into new situations
D)   School being "overmanned," so inhibited children are less likely to be tolerated and more likely to feel undervaluedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a problem that can plague cross-gender friendships?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unclear sexual boundaries
B)   Lack of intimacy
C)   Lack of trust
D)   Learning about shared characteristicsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a difference between the enhancers and the good-enoughs?

Accepted Answer

A)   The enhancers make the largest group of divorced individuals,whereas the good-enoughs form the smallest group of the divorced individuals.
B)   The enhancers are usually better at planning and are more persistent in comparison with the good-enoughs.
C)   The good-enoughs are competent in multiple areas of life,whereas the enhancers are poor in various aspects of life.
D)   The good-enoughs grew more competent,well-adjusted,and self-fulfilled following a divorce,whereas the enhancers were poor at coping with divorces.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Securely attached adults:

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which one of the following is an advantage of having children late?

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) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Describe the good-enoughs divorce group.

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Question 20

One of the benefits of a good marriage is:

Accepted Answer

A)   increased longevity.
B)   more financial security.
C)   an improved gender identity.
D)   improved social relations.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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