comm 1500 practice probs CH10

Which of the following statements about romantic betrayal is incorrect? A. It is unintentional. B. It may involve manipulation of information. C. It may include emotional infidelity. D. It causes pain to a partner. E. It violates norms of trustworthiness.

A. It is unintentional.

A romance is more likely to endure when the couple's social networks approve of the relationship. A. True B. False

A. True

Both men and women equally see commitment to their partner as an important part of their romantic relationship. A. True B. False

A. True

Feeling comfortable sharing secret fears or sensitive topics with a partner is essential to maintaining a sense of intimacy. A. True B. False

A. True

Research shows that men are more likely to experience love at first sight than women. A. True B. False

A. True

Self-reliance is a jealousy-reducing strategy. A. True B. False

A. True

Sending a dozen roses to an ex-lover who is in a new relationship is an example of relational intrusion. A. True B. False

A. True

Small talk serves an important function during courtship. A. True B. False

A. True

The most destructive form of betrayal is sexual infidelity. A. True B. False

A. True

the mere exposure effect states that the more you are around someone, the more likely you are to find him or her attractive. A. True B. False

A. True

Which one of the following does NOT predict the survival of a romantic relationship? A. proximity B. equity C. similarity D. network support E. degree to which partners feel "in love"

A. proximity

A romantic partner who feels underbenefited will generally experience negative emotions such as guilt. A. True B. False

B. False

Deception can actually help a relationship because it forces partners to engage in problem-solving to discover the truth about the other's feelings and/or behaviors. A. True B. False

B. False

The ritual of marriage is an example of the integrating stage of a relationship. A. True B. False

B. False

We are happiest when we perceive we have more benefits in our relationship than our partner. A. True B. False

B. False

While "birds of a feather flock together" is a catchy phrase, in most situations opposites attract. A. True B. False

B. False

the feelings associated with passionate love occur following adolescence. A. True B. False

B. False

Our ability to determine with whom we initiate involvements and how we maintain these bonds describes what aspect of a romantic relationship? A. perception B. choice C. diversity D. commitment E. positivity

B. choice

Amira helps Susan proofread her paper, which is due the next morning. Which one of the following relationship maintenance strategies is Amira performing? A. social network B. sharing tasks C. sharing activities D. positivity E. openness

B. sharing tasks

Jolene has started feeling trapped in her relationship with Maeve, yet feels unable to mention it. Her feelings indicate this relationship is in which of the following stages? A. integrating B. stagnating C. avoiding D. circumscribing E. terminating

B. stagnating

Arthur always knows his wife gets grouchy when she's stressed about work, but he doesn't let it bother him. Which relational maintenance strategy is Arthur using? A. assurances B. sharing tasks C. acceptance D. positivity E. self-disclosure

C. acceptance

The shift from thinking "you and I" to "we" occurs during which stage of relational development? A. initiating B. experimenting C. intensifying D. integrating E. bonding

C. intensifying

Passionate love is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT A. idealization of partner. B. neither gender nor age affects how one experiences it. C. it is experienced only in certain cultures. D. it is linked with sexuality and sexual desire. E. None of the options are correct.

C. it is experienced only in certain cultures.

Relational dialectics can best be described as which of the following? A. the commitment level of each partner B. choices made early in a relationship C. tensions within a relationship D. steps taken to maintain a relationship E. none of the options are correct

C. tensions within a relationship

Which of the following is the best example of reciprocal liking? A. Jenna and Jules both enjoy waterskiing and snorkeling. B. Tyler is nervous about his future with Yvonne because she's so beautiful. C. Ted was initially attracted to Bryan's outrageous sense of humor. D. After hearing Sam thinks he's cute, Jorge asks her out. E. Rianna sometimes wonders if she gets more from her marriage than she gives.

D. After hearing Sam thinks he's cute, Jorge asks her out.

Jill and Pat have created "safe zones" where they only discuss topics that will not provoke conflict. Which of the following stages of "coming apart" are they experiencing? A. terminating B. avoiding C. stagnating D. circumscribing E. differentiating

D. circumscribing

Which of the following typically inspires couples to work harder on maintaining their relationship? A. perception B. choice C. diversity D. commitment E. positivity

D. commitment

Jiro is moderately attractive. Which one of the following concepts best explains that Jiro will most likely end up in a relationship with someone of similar attractiveness? A. beautiful-is-good effect B. mere exposure effect C. eros D. matching E. equity

D. matching

Most romantic involvements generally do not advance beyond which of the following stages? A. intensifying B. bonding C. integrating D. initiating E. experimenting

E. experimenting

Which one of the following is best described as "practical love"? A. storge B. agape C. mania D. ludus E. pragma

E. pragma