hlth 231-chapter 6

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

d

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is a. cortisol. b. dopamine3 c. adrenaline. d. oxytocin.

d

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that a. it may become legally binding. b. it is a predictor for divorce. c. it can offer love, companionship, and sex. d. after a number of years, it can constitute a common-law marriage.

b

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT a. possessiveness. b. intense devotion. c. a person's low self-esteem. d. a person's irrational fears.

b

A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is a. intimate. b. open. c. monogamous. d. consensual.

c

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

c

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that a. they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual. b. they may be spiritually intimate. c. they may lack emotional availability. d. they may include sexual relationships.

c

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

d

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

d

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

a

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for 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 a. reciprocity. b. infatuation. c. companionship. d. "opposites attract."

a

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

a

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

a

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

a

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

a

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

a

Friendships a. require time, effort, and commitment. b. usually begin by "friending" someone on Facebook. c. are typically the first relationships we form. d. are usually characterized by exclusivity.

a

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

a

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

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

a

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

a

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

a

In a relationship, commitment means that a. the partners agree to shared decision making on all concerns involving the couple. b. each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other. c. couples agree to remain married no matter what. d. both partners in a relationship agree to practice monogamy.

b

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

b

Which of the following statements about hooking up is TRUE? a. College students today are more likely to engage in a hookup than to have sex with a romantic partner. b. Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category. c. College students today are having sex with a greater number of partners than their counterparts two and three decades ago. d. A recent study found that only 25 percent of college students used a condom during their last hookup.

b

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 a. a religious sacrament. b. a common-law marriage. c. cohabitation. d. a prelude to marriage.

c

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

c

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

c

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates a. cohabitation. b. an open relationship. c. a monogamous relationship. d. serial monogamy.

c

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

c

Predictability is a fundamental element of a. jealousy. b. power. c. trust. d. faith.

c

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 a. in an exclusive relationship. b. sexually open with each other. c. fascinated by each other. d. advocates for each other.

c

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

c

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to a. give the utmost. b. maintain exclusivity. c. meet people outside your proximity. d. commit.

c

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

c

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

c

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

c

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

c

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

c

Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE? a. About 10 percent of couples who cohabitate eventually marry. b. Married couples are less likely to get adequate sleep than people who are divorced. c. Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples. d. Recent research suggests that the divorce rate has been increasing since the 1980s.

c

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

c

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are a. fascinated by each other. b. practicing serial monogamy. c. intimately exclusive. d. advocates for each other.

d

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

d

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

d

In troubled relationships, an example of criticism would be a. "I don't see anything to get upset about." b. "You're the one who chose this lousy restaurant, not me!" c. "Stop acting like a two-year old!" d. "You're the most self-centered person I've ever met!"

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? a. criticism b. defensiveness c. contempt d. stonewalling

d

Lisa and Abby are sisters and best friends. Both feel they can share their worries and concerns with one another. This example demonstrates a. emotional detachment. b. spiritual independence. c. emotional distinction. d. social integration.

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

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

d

Which of the following statements about marital status in the United States is TRUE? a. The percentage of males who are widowed is higher than that of females. b. Nearly 77% of U.S. adults are married. c. The percentage of males who are divorced is higher than that of females. d. The percentage of males who have never married is higher than that of females.

d

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

d

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

d

the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, on a typical day, a. over 90 percent of women do household chores like laundry. b. over two-thirds of men cook and clean up after meals. c. over 90 percent of men do household chores like laundry. d. over two-thirds of women cook and clean up after meals.

d