Health 1100 UVU 2018 TEST 5

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women? Women tend to be more task-oriented. Men are more likely to share their innermost thoughts. Women tend to be more expressive. Men often believe that it is acceptable to show emotion.

Women tend to be more expressive.

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

a change in communication.

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

a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for intimacy, social integration, and nurturance. independence, social integration, and self-actualization. autonomy, intimacy, and connection. communication, nurturance, and achievement.

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

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

meeting a friend for lunch.

In face-to-face conversations, women provide less feedback via body language than men. women interrupt more often than men. men are more likely to ask for help than women, but men and women are equally likely to offer help. men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men.

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. open. intimate. consensual.

monogamous.

Steve and Janelle are friends. When they meet weekly for coffee, they greet each other with a hug. This is an example of physical compatibility. betrayal of their partners. nonverbal communication. sexual intimacy.

nonverbal communication.

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is cortisol. adrenaline. oxytocin. dopamine.

oxytocin.

Jealousy is more common in people who feel the need for a high level of control. women than men. people who have a high sense of self-esteem. people over the age of 65.

people who feel the need for a high level of control.

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

Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.

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

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

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

It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.

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

Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.

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. have an ability to remain emotionally detached. are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings. have strong intimate bonds.

are emotionally available in their relationship.

The definition of the term family is determined by the family's religious beliefs. changes over time. is determined by the local community. doesn't change over time.

changes over time.

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is anger management. self-disclosure. intimacy. conflict resolution.

conflict resolution.

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

emotional availability.

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

endorphins

People who frequently use social networking sites have larger social networks than non-users, including offline. become more and more isolated the longer they use them. score lower in social support than people who have never used them. don't need to be concerned about self-disclosure.

have larger social networks than non-users, including offline.

According to attraction theory, psychological processes determine who a person falls in love with. chemical processes determine who a person falls in love with. proximity and similarities influence who a person falls in love with. physical attraction actually plays no role in who a person falls in love with.

proximity and similarities influence who a person falls in love with.

Angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. In order to cope with the failed relationship, she should reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them. spend a lot of time analyzing the negative aspects of the relationship. put a positive spin on the breakup and act as if nothing is wrong. seek another relationship as soon as possible to get over the failed one.

reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them.

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 "opposites attract." reciprocity. companionship. infatuation.

reciprocity.

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our support team. social capital. constellation of confidants. social network.

social network.

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

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

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

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

Predictability is a fundamental element of trust. faith. jealousy. power.

trust.

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that rudeness on social media sites is common and acceptable. users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating. their name is attached to the messages they post. they would like to increase their number of followers.

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.

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

you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because you might find out more about the other person than you really wish to know. you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you. you risk hurting the other person. it allows you to tell stories about others without their knowledge or consent.

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.