HEA 110 Chapter 6: Homework Quiz

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves Select one: a. intimacy, passion, and commitment. b. intimacy, similar interests, and social status. c. friendship, reliability, and commitment. d. passion, impulsiveness, and sexual desire.

A

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is Select one: a. consummate love. b. sexual compatibility. c. passion. d. intimacy.

A

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our Select one: a. support team. b. social network. c. social capital. d. constellation of confidants

B

Family consists of Select one: a. people related by blood who share a few main characteristics. b. a group of people who share the same interests. c. a network of people that provides support, security, love, and a sense of belonging. d. blood relatives with whom we grew up.

C

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by Select one: a. providing role models of others facing stressors. b. increasing the body's release of cortisol. c. making challenges look less forbidding. d. increasing our social commitments, which can distract us from our problems.

C

The definition of the term family Select one: a. doesn't change over time. b. is determined by the local community. c. changes over time. d. is determined by the family's religious beliefs.

C

When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates Select one: a. appraisal support. b. emotional support. c. instrumental support. d. informational support.

C

Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their Select one: a. emotional availability. b. low self-esteem. c. codependence. d. ability to provide objective feedback.

A

Hedda and Kate have been sharing an apartment for two months, but they're both frustrated. Hedda is tired of nagging Kate about cleaning up after herself, and Kate is tired of being nagged every time she leaves an unwashed coffee cup in the sink. Which of the following strategies might help them resolve their conflict? Select one: a. They should use "I" messages that clearly state how the speaker feels and what she wants. b. They should avoid talking about the problem until they have thought of a workable solution for solving it. c. After agreeing to a solution, they should permanently drop the subject. d. They should use "you" messages that clearly tell the listener what she is doing wrong.

A

As the end of the term approached, Hakim became increasingly anxious about failing calculus and losing his scholarship. His best friend, who had taken the class the semester before, reminded Hakim that he'd aced every exam thus far, told him that the final would cover the same topics, and suggested that Hakim closely review his prior exams. This example BEST illustrates Select one: a. emotional support. b. appraisal support. c. instrumental support. d. informational support.

C

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy? Select one: a. infatuation b. fatuous c. romantic d. companionate

D

You are most likely to listen BEST when Select one: a. you are distracted by a project that is due the next day. b. you are worried. c. you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to. d. you believe the speaker's message does not concern you

C

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion? Select one: a. infatuation b. companionate c. fatuous d. romantic

D

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices, decisions, and actions in their relationship, thus demonstrating their Select one: a. interdependence. b. communication skills. c. independence. d. accountability.

D

Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is Select one: a. an open relationship. b. cohabitation. c. an informal relationship. d. common-law marriage

D

Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending, but as he is speaking, Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone. This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships? Select one: a. stonewalling b. defensiveness c. criticism d. contempt

A

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 Select one: a. behavioral interdependence. b. availability for each other. c. detachment in regard to one another's feelings. d. need for social fulfillment.

A

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often Select one: a. a change in communication. b. physical assault. c. an escalation in the frequency of arguments. d. that one partner stops respecting the other's sexual boundaries.

A

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE? Select one: a. Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span. b. Having strong intimate ties increases the risk for depression. c. The only intimate relationship known to be good for our health is marriage. d. People in supportive intimate relationships tend to have higher than normal blood pressure.

A

When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, what natural opiates give partners a sense of security, peace, and calm? Select one: a. oxytocin and PEA b. amphetamines c. endorphins d. dopamine and norepinephrine

C

By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election, Derrick missed an opportunity to build Select one: a. collective connectedness. b. his level of emotional support. c. collective competition. d. relational connectedness.

A

In a healthy relationship, Select one: a. you're honest with yourself and each other. b. you need to be willing to share nearly everything with your partner. c. it's natural to feel stifled, trapped, and stagnant. d. you often find yourself making excuses for the other person.

A

Jake and Kate have been dating for two years and have a close relationship. They feel that they have someone to care for who also cares for them. This example BEST demonstrates what aspect of Jake and Kate's need fulfillment? Select one: a. nurturance b. intimacy c. social integration d. affirmation

A

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for Select one: a. intimacy, social integration, and nurturance. b. autonomy, intimacy, and connection. c. communication, nurturance, and achievement. d. independence, social integration, and self-actualization.

A

When Hiro confessed to Mina that he was attracted to her intelligence, sense of humor, and concern for others, Mina told him that she admired the same qualities in him. This is an example of Select one: a. reciprocity. b. companionship. c. infatuation. d. "opposites attract."

A

Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure? Select one: a. It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person. b. It involves sharing secrets and gossip about friends and acquaintances. c. It is a key element in unhealthy communication. d. It is synonymous with story telling.

A

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding same-sex couples? Select one: a. They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do. b. They can legally marry in nearly all countries of the world. c. About 10 percent of same-sex couples in the United States are legally married. d. The number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 years.

A

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability? Select one: a. self-nurturance b. self-sufficiency c. self-awareness d. self-expression

A

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by Select one: a. limiting the support network to only the immediate family. b. increasing financial stability and expanding support networks. c. reducing the need to impress others. d. contributing to less-than-optimal personal behaviors.

B

Jealousy is more likely when Select one: a. a couple is over the age of 65. b. one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other. c. both partners have many social ties. d. one partner has an unusually high sense of self-esteem.

B

Kendra has decided to break up with her boyfriend. Which of the following actions should she take? Select one: a. share on her social networking pages details of the conversations and interactions that caused her to decide to break up. b. change the passwords she'd shared with him to her online accounts and pages c. break up with him via a text so that she doesn't have to speak to him d. log onto his social networking accounts so that she can see what he has been saying about her to his friends

B

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by Select one: a. phoning a friend to invite him to a party. b. meeting a friend for lunch. c. texting a friend to say you're running late. d. sending a friend a birthday card.

B

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges Select one: a. gave couples in the United States the right to divorce. b. made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states. c. recognized common-law marriages as legally binding. d. recognized the right of interracial couples to marry.

B

What is social capital? Select one: a. the value of all of the cash, savings, investments, and equity owned by every member of your family, yourself included b. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support c. a level of support built not by strengthening existing ties, but by seeking out new relationships d. a collective term for all of the people you know, including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like

B

When two partners in an intimate relationship live together without being married, this is Select one: a. an informal relationship. b. cohabitation. c. common-law marriage. d. an open relationship.

B

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States? Select one: a. Nearly 15 percent of adults never marry. b. The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing. c. Nearly one-third of young adults age 20 to 34 are single. d. Singles have trouble achieving intimacy with others.

B

Which of the following is TRUE about conflict? Select one: a. It is a deliberate attempt to sabotage another person's success or happiness. b. It is inevitable when people live or work together. c. It is an intellectual state. d. It is always bad.

B

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships? Select one: a. They do not include relationships with family members. b. They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. c. They can include relationships with family and friends, but not romantic partners. d. They are relationships between romantic partners only.

B

Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships? Select one: a. The increased divorce rate in the past century was largely due to men feeling uncomfortable sharing power. b. In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions. c. In relationships, power is the ability to make more money than one's partner. d. Over the last century, the power dynamics between men and women have remained largely the same.

B

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships? Select one: a. They involve a lack of emotional availability. b. They involve need fulfillment. c. They involve behavioral independence. d. They involve emotional detachment

B

Amelia and Geoff married when Amelia was 20 years old and Geoff was 23. Presuming that their marriage reflects population statistics, Select one: a. they are more likely than not to have an open relationship. b. they are much more likely to divorce within ten years than to remain married. c. they most likely married around the year 1960. d. they most likely married around the year 2015.

C

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as Select one: a. a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin. b. emotional reactions triggered by past experiences. c. feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals. d. the degree of commitment in a relationship.

C

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists propose that the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to Select one: a. familiarity and daily stresses. b. developmental incompatibility. c. a decrease in chemicals such as dopamine. d. a drop in oxytocin levels.

C

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 Select one: a. are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings. b. have strong intimate bonds. c. are emotionally available in their relationship. d. have an ability to remain emotionally detached.

C

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of Select one: a. infidelity. b. cohabitation. c. serial monogamy. d. open relationships.

C

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? Select one: a. You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status. b. You are physically attracted to each other. c. Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different. d. You live in close proximity to each other.

C

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin? Select one: a. It includes cousins and relatives who were living in the same town during your first years of life. b. It includes your grandparents or other extended relatives who were living in another state during your first years of life. c. It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life. d. It includes any immediate family members, such as siblings, who were not living in the house during your first years of life.

C

What is social media screening? Select one: a. an illegal practice b. a course you can take to help you learn about managing your privacy settings c. a technique in which you compare the quality of a variety of social networking sites d. something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants

D

Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support? Select one: a. Eduardo reminds his sister how quickly she bounced back from her last break-up. b. Eduardo hands his sister a tissue as she tearfully informs their mother that she and her boyfriend have broken up. c. Eduardo tells his sister that a majority of relationships don't work out. d. Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.

D

Which of the following statements about connectedness is TRUE? Select one: a. Feeling connected to your community has very little connection to improved health. b. Nearly 25 percent of Americans report that they have no one to turn to for discussing important matters. c. According to research, the quantity of our friendships is more strongly associated with good health than the quality of our friendships. d. The average number of confidants reported by Americans is on the rise.

D