PUBHEALTH CHPT 6
Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?
It is inevitable when people live or work together.
Challenges to successful gay and lesbian relationships often include discrimination.
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What is social capital?
the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
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Brenda believes in ghosts. When her friend Manami told her about an investigation showing that a supposed haunting of a local theatre was due to natural phenomena, Brenda tuned out. Brenda was engaging in passive listening.
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Serial monogamy means that partners have sexual involvement outside their primary relationship.
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The U.S. divorce rate has increased over the past several decades.
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The new etiquette of relationships established under social media has made it perfectly acceptable to break up with someone online
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The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges
made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.
Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?
Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span
Which of the following statements about connectedness is TRUE?
The average number of confidants reported by Americans is on the rise.
Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists propose that the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to
a decrease in chemicals such as dopamine
Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT
blame his parents for his imperfections.
In a relationship, commitment means that
each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other
Feeling that you have to share everything with your partner is a sign of a healthy relationship.
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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
reciprocity
All types of close relationships, not just marriage, are good for our health.
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Social isolation increases the risks for several factors associated with heart disease and cancer.
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Some research suggests that evolution and genetics both contribute to romantic reactions.
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In a healthy relationship,
you're honest with yourself and each other.
