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Q:
Explain the significance of the equity theory in terms of how it impacts families, satisfaction levels, and communication.
Q:
According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin replaces biological and legal family?
a. Convenience family
b. Substitute family
c. Extended family
d. Supplemental family
e. Interdependent family
Q:
Don and Makiko Smith have been married for five years. They are a highly interdependent couple, are very emotionally expressive with each other, and have conventional views of marriage and family life. The Smiths would be best categorized as which of Fitzpatricks marital types?
a. Mixed
b. Traditionals
c. Independents
d. Separates
e. Interdependents
Q:
Which type of family has high conversation orientation and high conformity orientation?
a. Consensual
b. Pluralistic
c. Protective
d. Disconfirming
e. Laissez-faire
Q:
Mr. and Mrs. Miller are a highly autonomous couple. Mr. and Mrs. Miller give each other plenty of room and they share less emotionally than the other marital types. The Millers would be best categorized as which of Fitzpatricks marital types?
a. Mixed
b. Traditionals
c. Independents
d. Separates
e. Interdependents
Q:
If you show your love for a family member by doing chores without being asked, which love language do you rely on?
a. Affirming words
b. Quality time
c. Gifts
d. Service
e. Touch
Q:
Clifford Notarius (1996) identified the following three key elements that influence satisfaction in long-term relationships:
a. feelings, behaviors, and words.
b. behaviors, words, and thoughts.
c. words, thoughts, and emotions.
d. thoughts, emotions, and actions.
e. emotions, actions, and reactions.
Q:
In the ________ stage of family development, children learn to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming healthy adults.
a. establishing a family
b. enlarging a family
c. encouraging independence
d. launching children
e. adapting to children
Q:
In African American families headed by single women, daughters frequently exhibit greater self-reliance and self-esteem than their Caucasian counterparts.
a. True
b. False
Q:
All families follow the same seven stages of development described in the textbook.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Social media allow parents to track and monitor their children in new ways.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Beginning in the late 1700s or early 1800s, most people in the United States picked marital partners based on love and companionship.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Q:
During the ________ stage, a couple settles into marriage or a cohabiting relationship and works out expectations, interaction patterns, and daily routines for their shared life.
a. establishing a family
b. enlarging a family
c. encouraging independence
d. launching children
e. adapting to children
Q:
As a rule, women assume most of the ________, which involves remembering, planning, and scheduling family life.
a. second shift
b. marital stability
c. family stability
d. psychological responsibility
e. physical responsibility
Q:
After the first few married years, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction
a. if they do not have children.
b. when a spouse gets lazy in the relationship.
c. when their occupation takes most of the time.
d. when they stop communicating.
e. regardless of whether or not they have children.
Q:
All of these statements give good advice for communicating in families EXCEPT:
a. express grievances in ways that dont demean others.
b. maintain equity with family members.
c. focus on the small issues and let the big ones go.
d. show respect and consideration to family members.
e. make daily choices that enhance intimacy.
Q:
Marriage in the United States is occurring later in life now than it used to.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Couple satisfaction seems especially affected by equity in housework and child care.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Marriage in the United States is defined as one man and one woman.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The term conformity orientation refers to the extent to which family members are expected to share the same beliefs.
a. True
b. False
Q:
According to Fitzpatricks research on relationship types, all couples fit into the categories of traditionals, independents, or separates.
a. True
b. False
Q:
According to equity theory, people become dissatisfied with relationships if the scales of equality tip in one direction or another for any amount of time.
a. True
b. False
Q:
European mothers are more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as best friends.
a. True
b. False
Q:
A majority of lesbian couples create more egalitarian relationships than do either heterosexuals or gay couples.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Romantic relationships rarely follow a developmental course.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Researchers have shown that many people who engage in violence against romantic partners lack the communicative skills to constructively manage emotions and conflicts.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The pragmatic style of loving (pragma) is too cold and practical to involve real love or intimacy.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Women are more jealous of a partners emotional investment in another relationship, whereas men are more jealous of a partners sexual infidelity.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Passion is the primary foundation for enduring romance.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Americans have historically seen raising children as a primary objective of marriage, but it is no longer regarded as a primary goal of all marriages.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Despite the decline in marriage, over 90% of Americans marry at some point.
a. True
b. False
Q:
There are several myths about sexually transmitted diseases discussed in your book. Identify at least four misconceptions about STIs and what the true facts are.
Q:
Relationship researchers have identified patterns in terms of how relationships tend to deteriorate. Put the following phases in sequential order and explain characteristics of each phase. Feel free to use a real or hypothetical example to illustrate these phases: intrapsychic phase, dyadic breakdown phase, grave dressing, social phase, dyadic phase, and social support.
Q:
Social media have had several positive effects on romantic relationships and no known negative effects at this time.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Intimacy is abiding affection and warm feelings for another person.
a. True
b. False
Q:
An individuals style of loving can be influenced by the love style of her or his partner.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Placemaking is a destructive force in romantic relationships.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The hypothesis that the United States is classless has been disproved by the fact that most people seek romantic partners of their own social class or above it.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Men are more likely than women to feel a relationship is breaking down if they and their partners communicate less frequently.
a. True
b. False
Q:
The meanings we assign to behavior in romantic relationships are entirely individualistic.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Identify the challenges (or difficulties) of long-distance romantic relationships, and explain communication strategies for coping with these challenges. Your response should focus on how couples involved in long-distance relationships can establish and sustain satisfying communication.
Q:
What are the four distinct developmental stages for interracial relationships?
Q:
Relationship researchers have identified six stages of development for growth in romantic relationships. Identify all six stages and describe the characteristics of each. Feel free to use a real or hypothetical example to illustrate the general developmental path.
Q:
The book discusses six styles of love. Describe each of the love styles and give an example of each of these love styles.
Q:
Describe the triangle of love and each of the components.
Q:
In the ________ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, relational partners may begin to consider alternatives to the relationship.
a. social support
b. intrapsychic
c. grave dressing
d. dyadic
e. dyadic breakdown
Q:
Which kind of love is practical love?
a. Eros
b. Storge
c. Ludus
d. Pragma
e. Agape
Q:
During the ____ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, individuals try to make sense of what the relationship meant, why it didnt work out, what it meant, and how it affected them.
a. social support
b. intrapsychic
c. grave dressing
d. dyadic
e. dyadic breakdown
Q:
The cycle of abuse contains all of the following EXCEPT:
a. tension.
b. explosion.
c. remorse.
d. Perspective.
e. honeymoon.
Q:
Relational culture is best defined as
a. the influence of a couples culture on their interpersonal relationship.
b. the degree to which a relationship is tied into the larger culture within which it exists.
c. private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create.
d. the degree to which a couple enjoys cultural activities such as attending concerts.
e. the blended culture that develops when partners are from different cultural backgrounds.
Q:
Which kind of love grows gradually out of common interests, values, and life goals?
a. Eros
b. Storge
c. Ludus
d. Mania
e. Agape
Q:
The resurrection process of relationship deterioration involves all of the following EXCEPT:
a. the two people move on with their lives.
b. the two people conceive of themselves as single again.
c. the partners attempt to restore the deteriorating relationship.
d. the previous partner is no longer an intimate.
e. the two people reorganize their lives without their previous partner.
Q:
The three primary styles of love are
a. infatuation, lust, and expressive.
b. like, lust, and vibrance.
c. pragma, mania, and agape.
d. eros, storge, and ludus.
e. eros, agape, and amor.
Q:
Which dimension of love involves the intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for the other person?
a. Eros
b. Romance
c. Commitment
d. Passion
e. Intimacy
Q:
A comfortable, even-keeled kind of love based on friendship and compatibility is
a. eros.
b. storge.
c. ludus.
d. pragma.
e. agape.
Q:
Statistics on violence between intimates are based on reported incidents. Given what you have learned about feminine and masculine socialization, why might male and female victims not report violent incidents (hint: be sure to discuss potentially different reasons for each).
Q:
Which of the following comments would likely be made during the invitational stage of romantic relationships?
a. Are you also a communication studies major?
b. My parents divorced when I was 5 years old, so its difficult for me to bond with others.
c. Im really afraid of getting involved with anyone.
d. How would you describe your views on organized religion?
e. Lets spend this weekend hiking in the redwoods.
Q:
Describing his romantic relationship, Bob says, I fell in love the moment I saw Doreen. It was a classic case of love at first sight, and I still light up whenever I see her. Bob seems to have which style of loving?
a. Eros
b. Storge
c. Ludus
d. Pragma
e. Agape
Q:
Three dimensions of committed romantic relationships are
a. intimacy, commitment, and passion.
b. intimacy, passion, and love.
c. intimacy, warmth, and trust.
d. commitment, love, and passion.
e. passion, commitment, and trust.
Q:
A quality that sets committed romantic relationships apart from other close relationships is
a. trust.
b. self-disclosure.
c. assumed permanence.
d. social support.
e. replaceability.
Q:
Male abusers are far more likely than female abusers to inflict physical injuries, sometimes severe ones.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Unrealistic expectations about spending time together is one of the greatest problems that people in long-distance romantic relationships face. a. True b. False
Q:
In reference to her love life, Mary says, I like to shop around. Its a challenge to try to get someone interested in me, but Im not looking for anything permanent. Mary seems to have which style of loving?
a. Eros
b. Storge
c. Ludus
d. Pragma
e. Agape
Q:
People with this love style are likely to self-disclose early in a relationship, be very sentimental, and fall in love fast:
a. eros.
b. storge.
c. ludus.
d. pragma.
e. agape.
Q:
Which kind of love sees love as a game?
a. Eros
b. Storge
c. Ludus
d. Pragma
e. Agape
Q:
Which one of the following statements is true about violence and abuse in romantic relationships?
a. Only women can be targets of violence and abuse.
b. Violence and abuse happens in marriages, but rarely between dating partners.
c. Violence is rare in heterosexual cohabiting couples.
d. All abuse in romantic relationships is physical.
e. Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents.
Q:
The feelings of closeness, connection, tenderness are associated with which dimension of love?
a. Respect
b. Commitment
c. Lust
d. Intimacy
e. Passion
Q:
The three secondary styles of love are
a. infatuation, lust, and expressive.
b. like, lust, and vibrance.
c. pragma, mania, and agape.
d. eros, storge, and ludus.
e. eros, agape, and amor.
Q:
According to research reports discussed in the textbook, the greatest influences on interpersonal attraction are
a. attractiveness, proximity, and similarity.
b. proximity, similarity, and love style.
c. similarity, love style, and trust.
d. love style, trust, and passion.
e. trust, passion, and nonverbal cues.
Q:
To build a lasting relationship with someone, we need something more durable than passion, we need
a. sensuality.
b. communication.
c. complexity.
d. commitment.
e. intimacy.
Q:
Of her marriage Myra says, It wasnt like we ever really fell in love. It was more like we grew together kind of gradually. I think of my husband as my best friend. Myra seems to have which style of loving?
a. Eros
b. Ludus
c. Agape
d. Storge
e. Pragma
Q:
In terms of love styles, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
a. most people have a combination of styles.
b. ones love style is permanent throughout life.
c. love style is part of an overall interpersonal system that defines a relationship.
d. individual styles are not necessarily good or bad.
e. love style is affected by all other aspects of a relationship.
Q:
Pragma love types are more likely to use online matching services to specify their criteria for a desirable mate.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Discuss the internal and external tensions in friendships discussed in your book.
Q:
Describe the way that friendships develop and grow.
Q:
Identify and discuss differences in the ways women and men, in general, communicate support to their friends. Relate the differences to what you have learned about feminine and masculine gender speech communities.
Q:
Discuss the nature of friendship and give examples of each of the five basic expectations of friendship.
Q:
What are the four guidelines for communication between friends?
Q:
According to the discussion in Chapter 10, members of the working class are less likely to sustain friendships over long distances. Explain why this is so. Your answer should integrate previously studied information about how class affects identity, lifestyle, and values.
Q:
How do friendships vary throughout a persons life?