HLTH 231 CH 6

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are

advocates for each other

Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they

are emotionally available in their relationship

Rico and Chris are close friends and classmates. Each day they are an important influence on each other's actions. This example BEST demonstrates their

behavioral interdependence

Kendra has decided to break up with her boyfriend. Which of the following actions should she take?

change the passwords she'd shared with him to her online accounts and pages

the definition of the term family

changes over time

Chris and Robin have been romantic partners for almost a decade, and have lived together unmarried for the last four years. Their relationship is considered

cohabitation

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

companionate

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

conflict resolution

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is

consummate love

In a relationship, commitment means that

each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other

Sam and Kris have entered a relationship and are very preoccupied with each other. They constantly want to be with or talk to each other. This example demonstrates that they are

fascinated by each other

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

increasing financial stability and expanding support networks

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, and commitment

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance

In face to face conversations,

men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men.

A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is

monogamous

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type combines intimacy and passion?

romantic

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

self-nurturance

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of

serial monogamy

which of the following statements about marital status in the United States is true?

The percentage of males who have never married is higher than that of females

Which of the following is true about power in relationships?

In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions.

Which of the following is true about your family of origin?

It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.

Which of the following is true about conflict?

It is inevitable when people live or work together.

Which of the following statements about hooking up is true?

Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category.

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is true?

Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span

Lisa and Abby are sisters and best friends. Both feel they can share their worries and concerns with one another. This example demonstrates

social integration

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our

social network

what is social media screening?

something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants

Amelia and Geoff married when Amelia was 20 years old and Geoff was 23. Presuming that their marriage reflects population statistics,

they most likely married around the year 1960.

You are most likely to listen best when

you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to

self disclosure can be a double-edged sword because

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you