Ch. 7 Quiz // Relationships

Until repealed in 2011, the military's __________ policy on gay and lesbian people prohibited closeted individuals from being discriminated against, but it barred openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals from serving in the military. a. Don't Ask, Don't Tell b. GLBT Rights in the Military Act c. The Department of Defense Social Justice Act d. The Department of Defense Discrimination Against GLBT Policy

a. Don't Ask, Don't Tell

What advantages are noted in the text pertaining to communication via social networking sites? a. Sites such as Facebook enable you to connect with people you already know, rekindle relationships from your past, communicate with others who share your special interests, and even break up with others. b. Disclosing personal information via social networking sites is guaranteed to be safe and secure. c. Online communication is more easily understood by the receiver than face-to-face communication. d. Potential employers or admissions staff from universities will only see content on social networking sites that portrays you in a positive fashion. Technology has been created to automatically delete distasteful posts that could come back to haunt you.

a. Sites such as Facebook enable you to connect with people you already know, rekindle relationships from your past, communicate with others who share your special interests, and even break up with others.

Research demonstrates that ___________serves as the impetus to seek forgiveness. a. guilt b. shame c. embarrassment d. rage

a. guilt

Which of the statements below is true about intimacy? a. Intimacy and sex are synonymous terms. b. The intimacy shared with another person can be emotional, intellectual, physical, and/or spiritual. c. Intimacy is limited to the emotional or physical realm. d. When people say they are in intimate relationships, they are referring to long-term relationships with a romantic partner or spouse.

b. The intimacy shared with another person can be emotional, intellectual, physical, and/or spiritual.

In a meaningful relationship, couples should: a. seek couples counseling to learn how to eliminate conflict. b. learn how to deal with conflict constructively. c. seek a divorce attorney when conflict arises. d. downplay conflict.

b. learn how to deal with conflict constructively.

Which of the following statements about domestic abuse is FALSE? a. Domestic abuse can take the form of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or economic abuse. b. Victims of domestic abuse often excuse their partner's behavior and find fault with themselves for bringing about the abuse. c. Perpetrators of domestic abuse rarely demonstrate regret for hurting their partners. d. Victims of domestic abuse often have legitimate concerns for their safety and the safety of their loved ones if they leave.

c. Perpetrators of domestic abuse rarely demonstrate regret for hurting their partners.

Barriers to effective communication that can inhibit developing and maintaining intimate relationships include all of the following EXCEPT: a. silently rehearsing what you will say next. b. selective listening. c. active listening. d. telling others how they are.

c. active listening.

With regard to meaningful relationships, the authors do NOT suggest that: a. long-term relationships have a better chance for success when people balance their times of separateness and togetherness. b. people should ask for what they want rather than expecting the other to intuitively know what they want. c. it is appropriate to expect another person to make you happy, fulfilled, or excited. d. to keep a relationship vital, we must reevaluate and revise our way of being with each other from time to time.

c. it is appropriate to expect another person to make you happy, fulfilled, or excited.

Relationships that develop online: a. rarely move successfully to the offline realm. b. occasionally move successfully to the offline realm. c. often move successfully to the offline realm. d. always move successfully to the offline realm.

c. often move successfully to the offline realm.

Relationship experts suggest that ____________________—remaining silent and offering no feedback to one's partner—is a sign that a marriage is in trouble and may be headed for divorce. a. contempt b. introversion c. stonewalling d. selective mutism

c. stonewalling

All of the following are gender differences that exist regarding what people look for in an intimate relationship EXCEPT: a. Women often report that promising financial prospects and a good career are very important. b. Good looks and financial stability are qualities that both women and men look for in their partners. c. People tend to like and love others who are similar to themselves. d. Physical attractedness is not important

d. Physical attractedness is not important

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a way we might avoid intimacy? a. We may pass up the chance to get to know neighbors and new acquaintances because we fear that someone will move and that the friendship will come to an end. b. We may stay away from sick or dying persons because we fear the pain of losing them. c. We may deprive ourselves of being truly close to someone by failing to savor the time we spend with them. d. We keep our schedules with open times available to spend with others.

d. We keep our schedules with open times available to spend with others.

The fear of __________ often keeps people from dissolving a relationship, even when they agree that there is little left in that relationship. a. not being trusted b. criticism c. a healthy relationship d. being alone

d. being alone

From the authors' perspective, all of the following are examples of when two people are communicating meaningfully EXCEPT: a. the language is specific and concrete. b. the speaker makes personal statements instead of bombarding the other with questions. c. there is an absence of critical judgment. d. each of the parties cannot be honest and direct.

d. each of the parties cannot be honest and direct.

Today most therapists practice _____________ therapy, helping individuals accept their sexual identity and learning strategies to deal with those in society who harbor negative social attitudes toward them. a. reality b. sex c. feminist d. gay-affirmative

d. gay-affirmative