Question 1

In 2012,_____ of Americans were married.

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A)  60 percent
B)  65 percent
C)  80 percent
D)  49 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Lesbian couples especially place a high priority on:

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A)  having a large number of sexual partners.
B)  maintaining a dynamic where one partner is masculine and the other is feminine.
C)  equality in their relationships.
D)  maintaining an open relationship that allows for the possibility of sex outside the relationship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to researchers,gay and lesbian couples prefer:

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A)  to cohabitate.
B)  to have multiple,short-term relationships.
C)  to have long-term,committed relationships.
D)  to have multiple partners outside of a committed relationship.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

Question 5

"I don't need all the elaborate details,just tell me what I need to know." This phrase is typical of someone who prefers _____ talk when communicating.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapport
B)  report
C)  succinct
D)  briefE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

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Question 7

According to Robert J.Sternberg,which of the following is the strongest and fullest form of love?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passionate love
B)  Fatuous love
C)  Affectionate love
D)  Consummate loveE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The language of conversation; it is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships.

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Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment
B)  commitment
C)  intimacy
D)  passionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  consensual validation.
B)  attachment.
C)  coparenting.
D)  cohabitation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The average age that a woman gives birth for the first time in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  18.
B)  21.
C)  26.
D)  31.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Rose's ex-boyfriend,Peter,describes her as clingy and dependent.During their relationship,she always wanted to be told that she was loved and wanted to rush into marriage.She also kept tabs on Peter and was jealous of all his female friends and colleagues.Rose seems to have a(n) _____ attachment style.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_____ love has strong components of sexuality and infatuation,and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  Companionate
B)  Affectionate
C)  Consummate
D)  RomanticE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The early stages of love have more _____ love ingredients.

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic
B)  companionate
C)  passionate
D)  consummateE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity development in adolescence
B)  Insecure attachment in childhood
C)  Postconventional reasoning in childhood
D)  Postformal thought in adulthoodE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Question 17

What are some of the advantages of having children later in life?

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Question 18

Describe the different communication styles identified by Deborah Tannen and describe the gender differences in their usage.

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Question 19

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

Question 20

Recent research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

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 B)
F) None of the above

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