Family Studies Test 2

Consummate Love

+ passion, + commitment, + intimacy

Romantic Love

+ passion, - commitment, + intimacy

Infatuation

+ passion, - commitment, - intimacy

From our discussion on families in the 21st century, the American family has seen a philosophical change, from ___________ to ______________. A. Love to utilitarian role B. Patriarchy to democracy C. High discipline to low discipline D. Marriage to singlehood

Patriarchy to democracy

Positive self-esteem

I love me

Aiding in someone's happiness

I love when your happy

What is the unhealthy side of "I love the part of you that is like me"? A. I only love that part of you that is like me. B. In relationship for what you get out of it. C. Being a people-pleaser. D. Pridefulness.

I only love that part of you that is like me.

Match the following description with the correct typology of singlehood category. Wanted to marry, did not find mate, accepted singlehood A. Voluntary Temporary B. Involuntary Temporary C. Voluntary Stable D. Involuntary Stable

Involuntary stable

Match the following description with the correct typology of singlehood category. Want to marry and actively looking A. Voluntary Temporary B. Involuntary Temporary C. Voluntary Stable D. Involuntary Stable

Involuntary temporary

Which of the following would be an advantage or disadvantage of singlehood according to research? Religious independence A. Advantage B. Disadvantage C. Not mentioned in research

Not mentioned in research

From the Functions of the Family, which of the following would be an example of forming sexual attitudes and regulating sexual behaviors. A. A parent who talks to you about premarital sex B. A parent who tells you what the family believes about sex C. A couple who limits sex to the marriage partner (e.g. monogamy) D. Answers A and B are correct E. Answers A, B, and C are correct

Answers A and B are correct

Which of the following would be considered myths of singlehood? A. Singlehood is meant to be a "waiting period" B. Singles represent about 45% of the adult population. C. Singles are basically selfish D. Answers A and B are myths. E. Answers A and C are myths.

Answers A and B are myths.

A potential barrier to intimacy is: A. Prior hurtful experiences B. Fear of spiritual conversations C. Family of origin communication patterns D. Answer A and B are potential barriers E. Answers A and C are potential barriers

Answers A and C are potential barriers

What terms can be used to describe the unhealthy side of "I love what you do for me"? A. Arrogance Adolescent love B. The Taker Answers C. A and B are correct D. Answers B and C are correct

Answers B and C are correct

Analysis of written or spoken words A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Qualitative Methodology

There are 4 groups/categories of singles...of singles. Name two of them.

Voluntary stable Involuntary stable

Which of the following would be the best definition of a friend? A. A friend is someone who accepts what you've done in the past. B. A friend is someone who accepts you as you are and gently asks you to grow. C. A friend is someone who shares similar interests and confirms your relationship. D. A friend is someone who does not mind telling it like it is.

A friend is someone who shares similar interests and confirms your relationship.

Which statement was a significant point made about relationship needs and expectations. A. You should enjoy meeting your partner's needs. B. That couples should communicate their needs to one another. C. You can't be mad at anyone but yourself if unshared expectations go unmet D. All of the above.

All of the above.

What is one reason cohabitation has become more acceptable in United Sates society? A. It is always easier to cohabitate than to marry B. Finances are always easier to manage C. Views and definitions of Commitment have changed D. All of the above

Views and definitions of Commitment have changed

Match the following description with the correct typology of singlehood category. Postponing marriage, marriage a low priority A. Voluntary Temporary B. Involuntary Temporary C. Voluntary Stable D. Involuntary Stable

Voluntary Temporary

Match the following description with the correct typology of singlehood category. Satisfied and deliberately single A. Voluntary Temporary B. Involuntary Temporary C. Voluntary Stable D. Involuntary Stable

Voluntary stable

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of differentiation in relationships? A. Identifying who you are and sharing individual qualities B. Seeing your partner as a unique individual and different from you C. Developing a relationship pattern that supports desired change. D. limit attachment and intimacy due to differences

limit attachment and intimacy due to differences

T/F Ultimately, we should find our validation and self-worth from the other people in our life.

False

T/F When you are in love, meeting needs comes natural. When you are not in love, it seems like work.

False

The census bureau defines family as "only 2 people who live in the same unit." A. True B. False

False

From Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, what did Sternberg suggest was a characteristic of Passion. A. It is the most important measurement of a loving relationship B. It is quickest to develop, quickest to fade C. It is slow to develop without friendship D. It only exists when there is commitment first

It is quickest to develop, quickest to fade

Which of the following best fits the definition of intimacy from our "Definition of Love " conversation? A. The sexual component of a relationship. B. A willingness to communicate your opinion after a movie. C. Open communication important to both people, with care for one's joy and problems D. Forgoing your own interests to meet the interests of another.

Open communication important to both people, with care for one's joy and problems

When discussing traps that that ensnare people searching for meaning in their lives, which trap was mostly closely associated with having to achieve at a high level in order to feel good. A. Approval trap B. Performance trap C. Position trap D. Pleasure trap

Performance trap

What is a main focus for Adolescent Attraction? A. Similar Interests B. Peer Pressure C. Physical Attraction and Hormones D. Societal Status

Physical Attraction and Hormones

What is the most basic level on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? A. Mental B. Physiological C. Love D. Acceptance

Physiological

What is the order of the stages of Mate selection? A. Propinquity, Pool of Eligibles, Social Interaction, Attraction. B. Social Interaction, Pool of Eligibles, Attraction, Propinquity. C. Pool of Eligibles, Propinquity, Social Interaction, Attraction. D. Attraction, Social interaction, Pool of Eligibles, Propinquity.

Pool of Eligibles, Propinquity, Social Interaction, Attraction.

The overarching, broad question or questions you are trying to answer are called __________? A. Interview questions B. Research goals C. Research questions D. Quantitative questions

Research questions

Similar interests

I love that part of you that is like me.

Receiving love and appreciation

I love what you do for me

What term can be used to describe the unhealthy side of "I love when you are happy"? A. I'm responsible for your happiness B. Having a hard time receiving love C. Making appropriate sacrifice D. None of the above are correct

I'm responsible for your happiness

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people are waiting longer to get married? A. Education and longer time in school B. Longer life expectancy C. Women's career options D. Acceptance of nonmarital sexual intercourse E. Increase in out of wedlock births

Increase in out of wedlock births

From our discussion on families in the 21st century, the American family has seen a shift in emphasis, from __________ to ______________. A. Instrumental to expressive role B. Low income to high income C. Love to utilitarian role D. Many children to few children

Instrumental to expressive role

Over the last 100 years, the American household size has increased. A. True B. False

False

Companionate Love

- passion, + commitment, + intimacy

Empty Love

- passion, + commitment, - intimacy

At some point during their childhood years ______ percent of children will live in a single parent home A. 75 B. 80 C. 50 D. 35

35

When someone says "If this person needs me, I'll be complete" they are stating a characteristic of which unhealthy relationship attachment? A. A "Giver" B. A "Taker" C. A "Completer" D. A "Manipulator"

A "Giver"

Which of the following would be an advantage or disadvantage of singlehood according to research? Diverse friendship opportunities A. Advantage B. Disadvantage C. Not mentioned in research

Advantage

Which of the following would be an advantage or disadvantage of singlehood according to research? Personal growth and development A. Advantage B. Disadvantage C. Not mentioned in research

Advantage

A family that emphasizes education or straight "A's" and doing well academically would meet which function of the family? A. Physical development B. Cognitive development C. Socialization D. Teaching life skills

Cognitive development

Which of the following would be an advantage or disadvantage of singlehood according to research? Sexual frustration A. Advantage B. Disadvantage C. Not mentioned in research

Disadvantage

What concluding thought does Erikson offer for a loving relationship using the 4 styles of love? A. You need every style for a loving relationship, but the most important is "I love when you're happy". B. You need every style for a loving relationship, but the most important is "I love me". C. You really need "I love when you're happy", and the rest would just add to the love you already possess. D. Each person and couple will differ on the magnitude and focus of each style.

Each person and couple will differ on the magnitude and focus of each style.

T/F If you are going to meet your spouse's needs, you really should have the same needs.

False

T/F If you are truly in love, you would be willing to change who you are in order for someone to accept you.

False

T/F The difference between Love and Infatuation is physical attraction.

False

All people who occupy a housing unit regardless of relationship are known as a ______. A. Family B. Household C. Roommates D. Common law marriage

Household

Which question best fits a Family Development perspective? A. Of what benefit is a father in his child's life? B. Why does a spouse have an affair? C. How do I parent a 5 year old compared to a 15 year old? D. What are the costs and rewards of moving back home?

How do I parent a 5 year old compared to a 15 year old?

Based on our conversation about Love, why does media play on our feelings and definitions of Love? A. Make Money B. Confuse people C. To Redefine Society D. To Play Cupid

Make Money

A ________ seeks to control the feelings, attitudes, and behavior of their partner. A. The Controller B. Taker C. Manipulator D. Martyr

Manipulator

Use of numbers, questions with set answers A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Quantitative Methodology

What is the most significant reason for the increase in life expectancy? A. Population growth B. Medical technologies C. Lowered infant mortality rate D. Lowered fertility rate

Medical technologies

Which is the immediate circle of influence within the Ecological Family Theory Model? A. Self B. Macrosystem C. Microsystem D. Exosystem

Microsystem

The books "I kissed Dating Goodbye" and "Get the Guy" were examples of what? A. Family Models B. Super Models C. Types of Dates D. Models for Dating

Models for Dating

Which function of the family deals with setting expectations for right or wrong behaviors (e.g. morality). A. Teaching life skills B. Socialization C. Moral conversations D. Cognitive development E. Procreation

Moral conversations

Does not compare or look for causal relationships Ex. Open-ended question on advantages of singlehood A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Qualitative Methodology

Ex. Open-ended question on advantages of singlehood A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Qualitative Methodology

Ex. Your typology of singlehood w/ 4 choices A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Quantitative Methodology

Most common method in social science A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Quantitative Methodology

Statistical analysis A. Quantitative Methodology B. Qualitative Methodology

Quantitative Methodology

On Reiss's Wheel Theory of Love, what is the initial stage that moves toward the production of love? A. Rapport B. Intimacy needs fulfillment C. Self-Revelation D. Mutual Dependency

Rapport

Which of the following is not a component of Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love? A. Passion B. Rapport C. Commitment D. Intimacy E. All of the above are components of Sternberg's Theory.

Rapport

When your parent or parents tell you to "be careful" when you leave the home, or when they take you to the doctor, this is an example of which function of the family? A. Physical development and health B. Psychological Development C. Safety of the species D. Teach life skills

Safety of the species

What is the highest level on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? A. Self Actualization B. Physiological C. Love D. Marriage

Self Actualization

Which of the following is NOT a reason why men and women are waiting longer to get married? A. Because of women's increased career options B. Acceptance of nonmarital intercourse C. Acceptance of nonmarital cohabitation D. Shorter life expectancy

Shorter life expectancy

Which of the following would NOT be an example of co-dependency in relationships? A. Someone looking for their missing piece in relationships. B. Someone willing to meet the needs of their partner and neglect their own needs. C. A couple that can't stand to be apart from one another. D. Someone with high self-esteem choosing to date someone.

Someone with high self-esteem choosing to date someone.

Manipulators do not believe that they are lovable, that's why they feel a continual need to ____________. A. Ask their partner to leave them alone B. Test their partner C. Require their partner to buy them things D. Neglect self interest

Test their partner

_______ neglects self-interest in favor of their partners. A. The Taker B. The Martyr C. The Sacrificial lamb D. The People-pleaser

The Martyr

What is the definition of Feminism? A. The stance of hating all things masculine. B. The ideal that women are superior in every way. C. The stance of opposition to oppression while supporting those who are oppressed. D. The belief that women are inferior to men.

The stance of opposition to oppression while supporting those who are oppressed.

Which of the following is NOT emphasized by Family Development Theory? A. Environment B. Transitions C. Stages D. Time

Time

A family systems theory approach focuses on__________? A. The cars a family owns and how they run. B. The parts of the family system and how they serve to keep the system functioning. C. The mind of the individual family members. D. The pets a family has and why they choose them.

The parts of the family system and how they serve to keep the system functioning.

Which of the following is NOT associated with Family Systems Theory? A. Interdependence of members B. Boundaries of family members C. Reciprocal influence of members (e.g. parent influences child, child influences parent) D. Timing of events in sequence

Timing of events in sequence

Kent believes that Love is not a state of mind, but an action we choose. True False

True

One function of singlehood is to develop a better "sense of self". A. True B. False

True

T/F According to Ann Landers, infatuation says you must be together right away because you are afraid to lose someone.

True

T/F Based on our discussion on The Quest for Completion, low self-esteem may lead to having a co-dependent relationship.

True

T/F Differentiation allows you to respect individuality and work on your relationship with your partner.

True

T/F Riess's Wheel theory of Love can work in reverse in deteriorating relationships

True

Transitions in family life are periods of rapid and dramatic change. A. True B. False

True

What is the life expectancy for women and men? A. Women 75, Men 72 years old B. Women 80, Men 75 years old C. Women 85, Men 80 years old D. Women 75, Men 78 years old

Women 80, Men 75 years old

In their book "Relationships" and from the powerpoint on Unhealthy Relationships Patterns, Les and Leslie Parrot's suggest "If you try to find intimacy with another person before achieving a sense of identify on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to ___________. A. complete yourself B. love yourself C. be yourself D. find yourself

complete yourself