Communications Final Exam

True or False: A majority of lesbian couples create more egalitarian relationships than do either heterosexuals or gay men.

True

True or False: Marriage is occurring later in life now than it used to.

True

True or False: According to Fitzpatrick's research on relationship types, all couples fit into the categories of traditionals, independents, or separates.

False

True or False: 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.

False

True or False: Beginning in the late 1700s or early 1800s, most people in the United States picked mates based on love and companionship.

True

True or False: Commitment is the determination to stay together despite trouble, disappointments, sporadic restlessness, and lulls in passion.

True

True or False: Couple satisfaction seems especially affected by equity in housework and childcare.

True

True or False: In the intensifying communication stage, romantic partners see one another as exciting and wonderful.

True

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

d

True or False: All families follow the same seven stages of development.

False

True or False: European mothers were more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as best friends.

False

True or False: Men are more likely than women to feel a relationship is breaking down if they and their partners communicate less frequently than they used to.

False

True or False: Passion is the primary foundation for enduring romance.

False

True or False: Place making is a destructive force in romantic relationships.

False

True or False: Romantic relationships rarely follow a developmental course.

False

True or False: Storge love tends to grow very quickly.

False

True or False: The meanings we assign to behavior in romantic relationships are entirely individualistic.

False

True or False: The pragmatic style of loving is too cold and practical to involve real love or intimacy.

False

True or False: Well over fifty percent of people over the age of 24 are marries

False

True or False: When communicating about safe sex with a romantic partner, it is sufficient to ask the person if they have an STD.

False

According to research reports discusses 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

a

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

a

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

a

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

a

True or False: Americans have historically seen raising children as a primary objective of marriage, but it is no longer seen as the only goal of marriage.

True

True or False: An individual's style of loving can be influenced by the love style of his or her partner.

True

True or False: Intimacy is abiding affection and warm feelings for another person.

True

True or False: Male abusers are far more likely than female abusers to inflict physical injuries, sometimes severe ones.

True

True or False: Pragma love types are more likely to use online matching services to specify their criteria for a desirable mate.

True

True or False: Researchers have shown that many people who engage in violence against romantic partners lack the communicative skills to constructively manage emotions and conflicts.

True

True or False: 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.

True

True or False: The number of unmarried people in the U.S. has doubled in the past 50 years.

True

True or False: Unrealistic expectations about spending time together is one of the greatest problems that people in long distance relationships face

True

True or False: Women are more jealous of a partner's emotional investment in another relationship whereas men are more jealous of a partner's sexual infidelity.

True

True or False: the term conformity orientation refers to the extent to which family members are expected to share the same beliefs.

True

The three dimension of committed romantic relationships are: a. intimacy, commitment, and passion b. intimacy, passion, and love c. intimacy, warmth, and love d. commitment, love, and passion e. passion, commitment, and trust

a

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 it's difficult for me to bond with others c. I'm really afraid of getting involved with anyone d. How would you describe your views on organized religion? e. Let's spend this weekend hiking in the redwoods.

a

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

b

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the second stage is usually: a. establishing a family b. enlarging a family c. developing a family d. encouraging independence e. adapting to children

b

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 Fitzpatrick's marital types? a. mixed b. traditional c. independents d. separates e. interdependents

b

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

b

Which kind of love grows out of common interests, values, and life goals? a. eros b. storge c. ludus d. pragma e. agape

b

Clifford Notarius identified the following key elements that influence the 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

c

During the _____ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, individuals try to make sense of what the relationship meant, why it didn't work out, and how it affected them. a. social support b. intrapsychic c. grave dressing d. dyadic e. dyadic breakdown

c

Relational culture is best defined as: a. the influence of a couple's culture on their interpersonal relationship b. the degree to which a relationship is tied into the larger culture within 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.

c

Which type of family has low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation? a. consensual b. pluralistic c. protective d. discomfirming e. laissez-faire

c

According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin fulfills desires and needs not met by biological and legal family? a. convenience family b. substitute family c. extended family d. supplemental family e. interdependent family

d

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the fifth stage is usually: a. establishing a family b. enlarging a family c. developing a family d. launching children e. adapting to children

d

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

d

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 Fitzpatrick's marital types? a. mixed b. traditionals c. intependents d. separates e. interdepentants

d

Of her marriage Myra says, "It wasn't 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

d

The feelings of closeness, connection, and tenderness are associates with which dimension of love? a. respect b. commitment c. lust d. intimacy e. passion

d

The three primary styles of love are: a. infatuation, lust, and expressive b. like, lust, and vibrancy c. pragma, mania, and agape d. eros, storge, and ludus e. eros, agape, and amor

d

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

d

Which dimension of love involved positive feelings and fervent desire for the other passion? a. eros b. romance c. commitment d. passion e. intimacy

d

Which kind of love is practical love? a. eros b. storge c. ludus d. pragma d. agape

d

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

e