Family life education 4-6

Which is NOT an example of a good communication skill in marriage? Select one: a. Partners discuss their private discussions with each other on social media or with family and friends. b. Spouses need feel comfortable discussing things without fear of ridicule. c. Partners need to feel free to say what they think. d.Spouses are willing to listen to each other.

a. Partners discuss their private discussions with each other on social media or with family and friends.

A successful marriage is based on: Select one: a. a firm commitment that does not shift over time. b. a desire to change the other spouse. c. mostly on physical attraction. d. a person marrying so he/she will feel loved.

a. a firm commitment that does not shift over time.

Mike watches his Uncle Richard run his construction company and learns from him how to be a businessperson. Which of the following describes this relationship? Select one: a.Richard is a role model for Mike. b.Mike is a role model for Richard. c.Mike and Richard are acquaintances. d.Richard is exploiting Mike.

a.Richard is a role model for Mike.

What is a common problem when eating in a fast food restaurant? Select one: a.Serving sizes are often too large. b.There are usually too many vegetables and not enough fruits. c.The food rarely tastes good. d.The food is expensive.

a.Serving sizes are often too large.

What is the main way the text says you can get to know people you find attractive? Select one: a.dating b.e-mailing c.background check d.chat rooms

a.dating

What happens to expressions of intimacy when partners begin to feel estranged? Select one: a.decrease b.increase c.stay the same d.disappear

a.decrease

Georgia knows that diabetes runs in her family. What measure would be most helpful in maintaining her health? Select one: a.eating a healthy diet b.working long hours c.volunteering at a free medical clinic d.becoming a compulsive eater

a.eating a healthy diet

Eating disorders are what type of problem? Select one: a.mental b.immunity c.physical d.All of the above

a.mental

Couples may share common traits such as race, age, and family background. What are two other common traits listed in the textbook? Select one: a.religion and education b.sibling relationships and family status c.job experience and financial well-being d.insurance coverage and athletic ability

a.religion and education

If a woman thinks her husband should mow the grass, but he does not consider it his job, which of the following is probably occurring? Select one: a.role conflict b.lack of mutuality c.self-disclosure d.empathy

a.role conflict

Exercises that increase your heart rate are called ___ exercises.

aerobic

___ is an eating disorder in which people maintain a body weight that is well below a healthy level.

anorexia nervosa

If you are taking a medicine that is capable of killing disease-causing bacteria, you are taking a[n] ___.

antibiotic

Which of the following is the best example of exploitation in a relationship? Select one: a.Your neighbor is arrested for shoplifting. b.A friend always "forgets" his wallet when the two of you are out, and you have to pay the bill. c.Your aunt cheats when you play card games. d.A classmate suddenly ends your friendship without explaining why.

b.A friend always "forgets" his wallet when the two of you are out, and you have to pay the bill.

What theory explains why some friendships last over long periods? Select one: a.The friends have little empathy toward each other. b.Both people are happy with the costs and rewards in the relationship. c.There is little mutuality in the relationship. d.Both people know exactly what they want from the relationship.

b.Both people are happy with the costs and rewards in the relationship.

When you have the ability to put yourself in another person's position and understand that person's point of view, you have.... Select one: a. Rapport b.Empathy c.Trust d.Cohesion

b.Empathy

Which statement is true concerning roles? Select one: a.Most people have only one or two roles in life. b.Most people have many roles in life. c.Only adults have chosen roles. d.We are born with all the roles we will have in life.

b.Most people have many roles in life.

Mutuality occurs when which of the following is true? Select one: a.One member of the relationship feels he or she is being exploited. b.There is a balanced exchange between partners. c.The costs of a relationship outweigh its rewards. d.One member of the relationship is unable to compromise.

b.There is a balanced exchange between partners.

Which of the following is the most often named cause for divorce? Select one: a.fights about in-laws b.fights about money c.conflicts with stepchildren d.emotional problems

b.fights about money

Jose has been vaccinated against measles. What has the vaccine provided him with? Select one: a.flexibility b.immunity c.aerobic endurance d.good nutrition

b.immunity

What type of exercise is most likely to prevent muscle loss in a 50-year-old? Select one: a.stretching exercises b.strength training c.aerobic exercises d.endurance training

b.strength training

What is the main purpose of health insurance? Select one: a.to provide individuals with public places to exercise b.to provide financial protection from health care costs c.to prevent diseases such as cancer and diabetes d.to prevent addiction to harmful drugs

b.to provide financial protection from health care costs

Which of the following is true of nicotine? Select one: a.It is present in alcohol. b.It increases physical endurance. c.It is highly addictive. d.It is a type of antibiotic.

c.It is highly addictive.

Which of the following results from good rapport in a relationship? Select one: a.Feeling unwelcome in a group b.Exploitation by a friend c.More interaction between people d.Reluctance to resolve a conflict

c.More interaction between people

Miguel wants to increase his endurance. What kind of exercise will help him the most? Select one: a.flexibility b.strength c.aerobic d.immunity

c.aerobic

How much sleep do most teens need each night? Select one: a.6 or 7 hours b.almost 8 hours c.almost 9 hours d.10 or 11 hours

c.almost 9 hours

How do individuals learn about their different roles? Select one: a.only by being taught by their teachers b.only by being taught by their parents c.by being taught and through examples d.by interacting with others and self-disclosing

c.by being taught and through examples

How much money should partners earn before getting married? Select one: a.enough to pay for half of their expenses b.financial earnings are of little importance before getting married. c.enough to pay for all of their expenses d.financial earnings should be kept secret until marriage.

c.enough to pay for all of their expenses

What is meant by the term institution of marriage? Select one: a.marriage with shared beliefs b.marriage with children c.marriage as a way of living d.All of the above

c.marriage as a way of living??

If you share with a friend that you are failing math class, what is this an example of? Select one: a.exploitation b.empathy c.self-disclosure d.a cost of your friendship

c.self-disclosure

What are arranged marriages based on? Select one: a.appearance b.the social status that can be achieved c.what each family can offer the other d.complementary needs

c.what each family can offer the other

The leading cause of death in the United States today is ___ disease

cardiovascular

An eating disorder in which people are unable to resist food and become obese is called ___ eating.

compulsive

The physical, mental, and emotional efforts you make to maintain a relationship are called the relationship's ___.

cost

Which is an example of a negative role model? Select one: a. An employee learns better customer service skills after watching another coworker calm an angry customer. b. A teenager learns how to pay bills on time after seeing his parent write out checks and pay bills on the first of every month. c. A man visits and helps care for his widowed mother, because he remembers how his parents visited and helped his grandparents when he was a child. d. A child lies, because he has heard his parent tell bill collectors a payment was sent, when the bill has not been paid yet.

d. A child lies, because he has heard his parent tell bill collectors a payment was sent, when the bill has not been paid yet.

According to the textbook, recent studies have shown that couples who live together before marriage: Select one: a. are happier with their marriages. b. are less likely to divorce. c. have better compatibility. d. are less happy with their marriages and more likely to divorce.

d. are less happy with their marriages and more likely to divorce.

How would you describe a relationship in which one person always insists on getting his way? Select one: a.healthy b.unhealthy c.self-disclosing d.mutually satisfying

d. unhealthy

People who are sleep deprived often have what difficulty? Select one: a.poor memory b.depression c.mental health problems d.All of the above

d.all of the above

What is a reason that people are living longer today than in the past? Select one: a.vaccines b.antibiotics c.improved medical care d.All of the above

d.all of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a healthy relationship? Select one: a.mutuality b.trust c.rapport d.exploitation

d.exploitation

What is MyPyramid? Select one: a.exercise program b.health insurance plan c.method of treating mental illness d.guidelines for healthful eating

d.guidelines for healthful eating

Which is defined as "closeness between two people, that allows them to share their deepest thoughts and feelings?" Select one: a. respect b.fidelity c. trust d. intimacy

d.intimacy

What food group should you eat or drink more of if you want to increase the amount of calcium in your diet? Select one: a.grains b.vegetables c.fruits d.milk

d.milk

Couples need to know each other's viewpoints on important topics. What do partners need in order to find out those viewpoints? Select one: a.shared interests b.similar family backgrounds c.financial security d.open communication

d.open communication

If you do not get as much sleep as your body requires, you may suffer from sleep ___.

deprivation

When you can put yourself in another person's position and understand his or her feelings, you are showing ___.

empathy

If someone is always asking you for help with his or her homework but never helps you in return, that person is ___ your relationship.

exploiting

A custom is related to the government, while a contract is related to the couple's past. Select one: True False

false

Another name for compulsive eating is anorexia nervosa. Select one: True False

false

Another word for mutuality is rapport. Select one: True False

false

During the engagement period, couples are usually not ready for the commitment and responsibilities of marriage. Select one: True False

false

If you are in an unhealthy relationship, it is important to stay in it no matter what, because you may be able to improve it. Select one: True False

false

If you have health insurance, there is no need to take care of your health because you will not have to pay any medical bills. Select one: True False

false

In making decisions, partners will most likely feel equally satisfied with the outcome. Select one: True False

false

It is best not to have role expectations because they can lead to stereotyping. Select one: True False

false

It is good to be underweight because your body will be better able to fight off disease. Select one: True False

false

Jealous people show trust in their partners. Select one: True False

false

Marriage counseling works best when one partner wants to improve the relationship. Select one: True False

false

The only kinds of relationships that require trust are those between close friends. Select one: True False

false

The relationship a child has with his or her parents is an example of a voluntary relationship. Select one: True False

false

Wealthier people tend to have more health problems than poorer people because they do not get as much exercise. Select one: True False

false

When trying to lose weight, focus on eating just one type of food, such as all fruits or all milk products. Select one: True False

false

While smoking can cause cancer, it has not been linked to heart disease. Select one: True False

false

While stress can lead to mental illness, it cannot cause physical illness. Select one: True False

false

If you want to increase your ___, try doing lots of stretching exercises.

flexibility

A role that is assigned to you, such as being a brother or sister, is an example of a[n] ___ role.

given

A[n] ___ is an instrument that lets a surgeon see inside the body.

laparoscope

When both people in a relationship work hard to keep it healthy, the relation has ___.

mutuality

___ occurs when a person is more than 30 percent over his or her ideal weight.

obesity

Behavior that helps avoid disease or other adverse health conditions is referred to as ___ medicine.

preventative

A connection you have with another person, such as a sibling or a teacher, is an example of a[n] ___.

relationship

When you feel comfortable with another person, you have built ___ with that person.

repport

A pattern of behavior that is expected from you in a specific situation is referred to as a[n] ___.

role

Fixed ideas that individuals have about how a specific group of people behaves or the group's qualities are called ___.

sterotypes

An example of a stereotype might be thinking that someone with long, thin fingers is a good piano player. Select one: True False

true

Being alike in such things as age or family background creates comfort and ease in a new relationship. Select one: True False

true

Friends are a good resource for married couples. Select one: True False

true

Healthy relationships typically have many rewards. Select one: True False

true

If you do not get an adequate amount of exercise, your muscles will become weaker. Select one: True False

true

Making certain a child has all the needed vaccines is an example of preventive medicine. Select one: True False

true

Most faiths value family life. Select one: True False

true

Parental approval should not be the main reason for choosing a mate. Select one: True False

true

Partners who are not ready to shift their first loyalty to each other are not ready for marriage. Select one: True False

true

People who have an unrealistic attitude toward married life may expect too much from their partners.. Select one: True False

true

Poor nutrition can lead to tooth decay. Select one: True False

true

Receiving a birthday gift from a friend is an example of a reward for your relationship. Select one: True False

true

Roles are helpful in letting us know how we are expected to behave in different situations. Select one: True False

true

Trust increases when people keep their promises to each other. Select one: True False

true

Understanding the pattern to marital happiness can help a couple cope better. Select one: True False

true

When you believe a friend will not betray or hurt you, you have ___ in that person.

trust