PUBH50 - Ch 5: Intimate Relationships & Communication

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Which of the following are helpful ways to deal with anger and conflict in a relationship? Multiple select question. Anger should be expressed skillfully. Anger should be suppressed. The best time to express oneself is when one feels most angry. Anger should be recognized as a symptom of something that needs attention.

Anger should be expressed skillfully. Anger should be recognized as a symptom of something that needs attention.

______ parents are highly demanding and directive but not responsive. They expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation and provide little warmth. Multiple choice question. Authoritarian Uninvolved Authoritative Permissive

Authoritarian

Which of the following are strategies that can be helpful in conflict resolution? Multiple select question. Clarify the issue. Find out what each person wants. Give up what you want. Try to win the argument.

Clarify the issue. Find out what each person wants.

Which of the following may be signs of an unhealthy relationship? Multiple select question. Partners have more positive experiences and interactions than negative. Communication styles tend to include defensiveness, withdrawal, and contempt. The relationship places little value on the time partners spent together. Partners have positive feelings of affection for one another.

Communication styles tend to include defensiveness, withdrawal, and contempt. The relationship places little value on the time partners spent together.

True or false: In a good marriage, your partner may have unrealistic expectations of you, but the emotional support from the relationship will overcome adversity.

False

True or false: Rates of teenage pregnancy have been skyrocketing in the United States in recent years.

False

True or false: The critical question for frequent users of social media is the amount of time spent rather than what users are doing on social media and the content to which they are being exposed.

False

Which of the following statements about love are accurate? Multiple select question. Love gives us perfect happiness. It cannot exist without sex. It encompasses opposites such as affection and anger. Love can add more meaning to our lives.

It encompasses opposites such as affection and anger. Love can add more meaning to our lives.

Which of the following statements about self-disclosure are true? Multiple select question. It generally increases feelings of closeness. It can move the relationship to a deeper level of intimacy. Married couples sometimes mistakenly believe that they know everything about each other. It is rarely done between friends because of the risk involved.

It generally increases feelings of closeness. It can move the relationship to a deeper level of intimacy. Married couples sometimes mistakenly believe that they know everything about each other.

Which of the following statements about cohabitation are true? Multiple select question. It leads to happier and longer lasting marriages. It is more popular among younger people than older. It is the same thing as an open relationship, and partners are free to openly date other people. It provides many of the benefits of marriage.

It is more popular among younger people than older. It provides many of the benefits of marriage.

Joe and Saideh are having a conversation about a work project. As Saideh speaks, Joe looks around the room, leans back, and begins to stand up. In which of the following ways would Saideh most likely interpret Joe's nonverbal cues? Multiple select question. Joe is not interested in what Saideh is saying. Joe is engaged in the conversation. Joe is jealous of Saideh . Joe wants the conversation to end.

Joe is not interested in what Saideh is saying. Joe wants the conversation to end.

June and Marcy both enjoy badminton, but June is a much stronger player than Marcy. Marcy has a more competitive drive than June, however, and always tries to win. Which of the following is the best option for June if June wants to build the relationship and nurture a sense of connectedness and equality? Multiple choice question. June should avoid playing badminton with Marcy. June should let Marcy win. June should suggest they try some noncompetitive activities. June should be honest with Marcy and tell her there is no chance she will ever beat her.

June should suggest they try some noncompetitive activities.

Kim is single, has many friends, and has enjoyed a number of promotions at work. Kim travels frequently and takes classes for personal enjoyment. Which of the following would most accurately describe Kim? Multiple choice question. Kim has been unsuccessful at online dating. Kim is shunned by others for being single. Kim is enjoying singlehood. Kim is filling time with activities to avoid being alone.

Kim is enjoying singlehood.

Lakeisha and Eric have been together for several years and are in a healthy relationship. Lakeisha spends a lot of time with friends or engaging in outside interests without Eric. Eric should interpret this behavior in which of the following ways? Multiple choice question. Lakeisha feels insecure and is trying to better herself. Lakeisha is not committed to the relationship. Lakeisha has different expectations about time spent together. Lakeisha is having an affair.

Lakeisha has different expectations about time spent together.

_____ is a term that was once pejorative but has been reclaimed by some LGBT communities. Multiple choice question. Queer Questioning Fluid Gay

Queer

Which of the following statements about single parenthood in the United States is true? Multiple choice question. Parental levels of education seem to have little influence on the economic status of single parents. Two-parent families are almost always more financially and emotionally stable than single-parent families. A successful single parent is usually one who can handle most conflict by themselves, without having to rely on what may be sporadic support from others. Research about the effect on children of growing up in a single-parent family is inconclusive.

Research about the effect on children of growing up in a single-parent family is inconclusive.

Which of the following are common characteristics of couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby? Multiple select question. They communicate well about their feelings and expectations. They had planned to have the child. They married after a quick courtship and started a family right away. The husband has a better job than the wife.

They communicate well about their feelings and expectations. They had planned to have the child.

Which statement describes what is expected of stepfamilies? Multiple choice question. They should be expected to have emotionally closer relationships than biologically related family members. They should be expected to take the place of the primary family. They should not be expected to build a history of shared daily experiences. They should not be expected to duplicate the relationships of a primary family.

They should not be expected to duplicate the relationships of a primary family.

Which couple is most likely to successfully deal with the marital stresses that often come with the birth of a first child? Multiple choice question. Tony and Francesca, who developed a strong relationship before the child was born Shawn and Yolanda, who disagree and frequently argue about their expectations for the child Diego and Yui, who do not communicate well about their feelings concerning the child Robert and Cynthia, who had not planned to have the child

Tony and Francesca, who developed a strong relationship before the child was born

True or false: According to the American Psychological Association, moving to a home that is new for everyone can create a feeling of a level playing field when creating a blended family.

True

True or false: Approximately three-quarters of married mothers are employed full time.

True

True or false: Even relationships that are not abusive or codependent can still be unhealthy.

True

True or false: Marriage contributes to health and well-being, especially for men.

True

True or false: Men separate love from sex more easily than women do.

True

True or false: Online dating allows people a freedom to express themselves that they may not feel in in-person situations.

True

Which of the following statements about how gender affects attitudes toward sexual intimacy is accurate? Multiple choice question. U.S. society has a history of shaming women who pursue sex purely for pleasure. Today, there is an increased belief that sex and love are inseparable, or at least should be. Men more often view sex as an expression of an intimate relationship.

U.S. society has a history of shaming women who pursue sex purely for pleasure.

People who develop successful intimate relationships ______. Multiple select question. realize that how they feel about themselves is unimportant accept what others want to give them have a tendency to believe in those around them are willing to share their feelings, ideas, and time

accept what others want to give them have a tendency to believe in those around them are willing to share their feelings, ideas, and time

Conflict is often accompanied by which of the following emotions? Multiple choice question. desire anger fear joy

anger

According to traditional gender roles in the United States, women are expected to ______. Multiple select question. approach life emotionally and intuitively be aggressive and power-oriented take care of the home be cooperative, supportive and nurturing

approach life emotionally and intuitively take care of the home be cooperative, supportive and nurturing

As you move into the next step of a relationship, you should ______. Multiple choice question. be honest about your thoughts and feelings focus on keeping passion as the main ingredient in the relationship avoid sharing your true thoughts and feelings present yourself in the most favorable light

be honest about your thoughts and feelings

The roots of identity are typically formed during a person's ______. Multiple choice question. young adulthood senior years childhood conception and gestation

childhood

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is called ______. Multiple choice question. cohabitation engagement community being roommates

cohabitation

Self-disclosure, listening, and feedback are skills essential to good ______ in relationships.

communication

Gender roles can be defined as the behaviors and attitudes expected of male and female members of a society by the ______. Multiple choice question. family church culture parents

culture

In the United States, the age for first sex is _____ and the age at first marriage is _____. Multiple choice question. increasing; increasing decreasing; increasing decreasing; decreasing increasing; decreasing

decreasing; increasing

The process of divorce usually begins with which of the following? Multiple choice question. physical separation infidelity emotional separation problems with intimacy

emotional separation

Which of the following are the three skills essential to good communication in relationships? Multiple select question. feedback self-disclosure listening appreciation

feedback self-disclosure listening

The role the American Psychological Association recommends that a stepparent take in a newly formed stepfamily is that of ______. Multiple choice question. confidante disciplinarian friend co-parent

friend

In recent years sexual and romantic relationships are more likely to be based on which of the following? Multiple select question. suggestions from parents friendship expectations related to gender roles common interests

friendship common interests

According to Carl Rogers, ______ refers to an honest and accurate communication of thoughts and feelings; it is one of the conditions that characterize healthy relationships.

genuineness

Intimate relationships are developed and maintained by _______. Multiple choice question. spending time apart healthy competitiveness recognizing your partner will never change good communication

good communication

One of the best predictors of a happy marriage is ______. Multiple choice question. spiritual stasis good communication holistic health financial prosperity

good communication

Research has shown that which of the following are the most common characteristics that people look for in a potential partner? Multiple select question. has similar educational status lives in the same geographic area is from a similar socioeconomic background has a different lifestyle

has similar educational status lives in the same geographic area is from a similar socioeconomic background

If you enjoy spending time alone, whereas your partner likes to spend time together, this means you ______. Multiple choice question. have different ideas about emotional closeness are in the wrong relationship and do not truly love your partner have antisocial tendencies will soon engage in an affair

have different ideas about emotional closeness

Emotional ______ can be described as the ability of a person to deal with personal emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Multiple choice question. realism commitment intelligence attachment

intelligence

In the United States today, online dating ______. Multiple choice question. has become increasingly unpopular since its peak in 2013 is primarily used by those under age 25 is the most popular way to meet a potential mate is really only popular in rural areas where there are fewer opportunities for in-person meetings

is the most popular way to meet a potential mate

If individuals experienced distant attachments during their childhoods, they can have satisfying relationships later in life because they can ______. Multiple choice question. avoid changing their ideas believe in unresolved issues have anxious/avoidant attachment learn needed skills

learn needed skills

Which of the following requires that we spend more time and energy trying to fully understand another person's story? Multiple choice question. sharing self-disclosure listening blaming

listening

One of the most basic and profound human emotions, a powerful force that strengthens intimate relationships, is ______. Multiple choice question. self-interest possessiveness love regret

love

Which of the following can create distance and frustration between partners? Multiple choice question. emotional intelligence trust communication miscommunication

miscommunication

For couples who are parents, what are reasons for diminished marital satisfaction during the years their children are in school? Multiple select question. needing to financially provide for the family gaining responsibilities at work or in the community having too much time together dealing with the emotional pressures of a growing family

needing to financially provide for the family gaining responsibilities at work or in the community dealing with the emotional pressures of a growing family

Looking at someone, touching someone, stepping backward, or looking around a room when being spoken to are all signs of ______. Multiple choice question. conflict resolution unrealistic expectations nonverbal communication emotional intelligence

nonverbal communication

People are more likely to view themselves as worthwhile people who can trust others if which of the following conditions were met when they were babies and children? Multiple select question. They felt loved and respected. Adults gave them the freedom to explore and develop a sense of individuality. Peers played and shared toys with them. Adults responded to their needs in appropriate ways.

They felt loved and respected. Adults gave them the freedom to explore and develop a sense of individuality. Adults responded to their needs in appropriate ways.

Cam and Ahmed met, fell in love, and married within six months. After a year each realized something was wrong. Which of the following would be the best option for the couple? Multiple choice question. They should communicate honestly. They should divorce. They should try to get the other person to say something first. They should try to rekindle their original passion.

They should communicate honestly.

Sexual ______ refers to a pattern of emotional and sexual attraction to persons of the same sex or gender, a different sex or gender, or more than one sex or gender.

orientation

An overall approach to parenting is known as the ______. Multiple choice question. temperament successful family family life cycle parenting style

parenting style

Parents that are ______ are high in responsiveness and low in demandingness, and parents that are ______ are low in both demandingness and responsiveness. Multiple choice question. authoritarian; authoritative uninvolved; authoritarian permissive; authoritative permissive; uninvolved

permissive; uninvolved

Once a relationship has settled into stability and the euphoria of romantic love winds down, which of the following factors become more significant? Multiple select question. personality traits future aspirations educational background physical attractiveness

personality traits future aspirations

Which of the following are indicators of a healthy level of emotional intelligence? Multiple select question. utilizing the strong emotions of others for your own benefit having the ability to dissuade others from their feelings recognizing the feelings of others recognizing feelings as they occur

recognizing the feelings of others recognizing feelings as they occur

What are some good strategies that may help make ending a relationship less painful? Multiple select question. recognizing the value in the experience being tactful and compassionate avoiding eye contact at all costs being honest

recognizing the value in the experience being tactful and compassionate being honest

Which of the following are qualities of skillful listeners? Multiple select question. evaluating respect empathy advising

respect empathy

Revealing personal information that we ordinarily would not reveal because of the risk involved is known as ______. Multiple choice question. self-disclosure listening feedback conflict resolution

self-disclosure

When a family promotes sharing, love, and compassion for one another, it is exercising ______. Multiple choice question. time together stress management communication spiritual wellness

spiritual wellness

Attachment is the emotional tie between ______. Multiple select question. two people involved in an intimate relationship a caregiver and an infant a cohort group of learners two people who share a living space

two people involved in an intimate relationship a caregiver and an infant

According to Carl Rogers, what are the conditions that characterize healthy relationships? Multiple select question. unconditional positive regard empathy genuineness solidarity

unconditional positive regard empathy genuineness

Shida is in love with Sienna and wants to move in together. Sienna thinks Shida is moving too quickly. Which of the following best explains their relationship? Multiple choice question. competitive infatuation unrealistic expectations unequal commitment

unequal commitment

Which of the following refers to the parenting style that is low in both demandingness and responsiveness and where the parent responds with little attention? Multiple choice question. authoritative authoritarian permissive uninvolved

uninvolved

Which of the following are four different types of parenting styles that are commonly identified in the parenting field? Multiple select question. uninvolved authoritarian authoritative permissive collegial

uninvolved authoritarian authoritative permissive

A recommended step when you are the rejected person in the breakup of an intimate relationship is to ______. Multiple choice question. put past friendships behind you and develop a new circle of friends use the recovery period that follows for self-renewal find another romantic partner as soon as possible avoid thinking about yourself

use the recovery period that follows for self-renewal

Marital satisfaction tends to decline in which of the following stages? Multiple select question. when the children are teens during middle age while the children are in elementary school after the last child has left home

when the children are teens during middle age while the children are in elementary school

The Pew Internet and American Life Project found which of the following? Multiple choice question. Technology users tended to focus on far fewer issues in their discussion networks than people who communicate face-to-face. Technology users were significantly more removed from their communities than people who communicate face-to-face. Technology users had larger and more diverse discussion networks and were just as involved in their communities as people who communicate face-to-face.

Technology users had larger and more diverse discussion networks and were just as involved in their communities as people who communicate face-to-face.

Which of the following statements about games and competitive sports in relationships are true? Multiple select question. They almost always end in hurt feelings and resentment. The focus should be on fun rather than winning. They can add to the bonding process. They should be avoided since the male will always win.

The focus should be on fun rather than winning. They can add to the bonding process.

In a Gallup poll from 1972, 29% of adults viewed sex between an unmarried man and woman as morally acceptable. What was the percentage in a 2017 poll? Multiple choice question. 49% 59% 69% 79%

69%

Today, approximately what percentage of married heterosexual families no longer follow the "male as provider" model? Multiple choice question. 50% 60% 70% 80%

80%

Which of the following can happen when romance and passionate love diminish in a relationship? Multiple select question. The couple will likely have a baby. A more lasting love can emerge. The relationship can end. The relationship can evolve into infatuation.

A more lasting love can emerge. The relationship can end.

Becky has been dating River for a while, and they are getting ready to move into the next stage of their relationship. Becky had some emotional trauma when she was younger, but she is hesitant to share this with River because she is afraid it will scare River off. Which of the following should she do? Multiple choice question. Becky should break up with River. Becky should keep the information to herself if she thinks River cannot handle it. Becky should be honest and share the information with River. Becky should continue to present herself in the most favorable light.

Becky should be honest and share the information with River.

Which of the following are among the major qualities or themes that experts believe appear in strong families? Multiple select question. Family members do not discuss disagreements and focus instead on pleasant topics. Family members communicate with one another and enjoy one another's company. Family members pull together during times of stress or crisis. Family members live independently and get together only for special occasions.

Family members communicate with one another and enjoy one another's company. Family members pull together during times of stress or crisis.

Gertrude and Will are engaged. Gertrude thinks Will drinks too much, is terrible with money, and yells at her too often, but she loves Will and believes change and mellowing will come with age. Which of the following best describes Gertrude? Multiple choice question. Gertrude should undergo cognitive behavioral therapy. Gertrude suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. Gertrude's love will influence Will to change. Gertrude has unrealistic expectations.

Gertrude has unrealistic expectations.

Why do people have a need to develop intimate relationships? Multiple select question. A relationship with ourselves is not as important as relationships with others. Intimate relationships help foster the prosperity of the human species by forming attachments, creating families, and supporting each other. In our culture it binds us together as partners, parents, and friends.

Intimate relationships help foster the prosperity of the human species by forming attachments, creating families, and supporting each other. In our culture it binds us together as partners, parents, and friends.

Which of the following statements about divorce are true? Multiple select question. It can be one of the greatest stress-producing events in a person's life. The process usually begins with an emotional separation. It always involves two unhappy partners who mutually agree to divorce. It is generally a great relief to both partners.

It can be one of the greatest stress-producing events in a person's life. The process usually begins with an emotional separation.

Which of the following statements about conflict in intimate relationships is accurate? Multiple select question. It can indicate a relationship is growing. It should be handled constructively. It is natural in intimate relationships. It is always avoided in successful relationships.

It can indicate a relationship is growing. It should be handled constructively. It is natural in intimate relationships.

Which of the following statements about marriage are true? Multiple select question. Married people's increased social interaction is linked to reduced risk of dementia. Married people live longer. Marriage has health benefits for women, especially. Married people's increased social interaction is linked to more harmful lifestyle behaviors.

Married people's increased social interaction is linked to reduced risk of dementia. Married people live longer.

Which of the following are positive ways a relationship can survive the diminishing of passionate love? Multiple select question. Partners can focus on mutual goals, friends, and family. Partners can seek other partners just for sex. Partners can build a more intimate love based on closeness and caring. Partners should concentrate on reigniting the passionate love.

Partners can focus on mutual goals, friends, and family. Partners can build a more intimate love based on closeness and caring.

Zephyr and Elodie are having a serious disagreement about household chores. They have agreed to meet to try to resolve the conflict. Which of the following should Elodie keep in mind? Multiple select question. She should try to understand Zephyr's position. She should try to persuade Zephyr to back down and give her what she wants. She should challenge Zephyr's position and point out the problems with it. She should not assume she knows what Zephyr wants.

She should try to understand Zephyr's position. She should not assume she knows what Zephyr wants.

Which of the following statements about single people are true? Multiple select question. Single people live without the benefit of close relationships. Single typically have more freedom and control over life choices. All single people want to be married. Single people can have active and fulfilling social lives.

Single typically have more freedom and control over life choices. Single people can have active and fulfilling social lives.

For many of today's young people, traditional dating practices have given way to casual group gatherings. What is at the root of this change? Multiple choice question. There is less emphasis on gender roles. Most young people are not interested in being limited to one partner. Young people are becoming more promiscuous. Younger people have limited resources available for dating.

There is less emphasis on gender roles.

Which of the following traits do healthy stepfamilies tend to have? Multiple select question. They are more adaptable than healthy primary families. They are less cohesive than healthy primary families. They have a lower capacity to allow for individual differences. They quickly build emotionally closer relationships than primary families.

They are more adaptable than healthy primary families. They are less cohesive than healthy primary families.

Which of the following are unrealistic expectations a partner might bring to a relationship? Multiple select question. understanding that differences can enhance a relationship assuming that your partner has all the same opinions and interests as you expecting your partner to change believing that a relationship will fulfill all of your personal and social needs

assuming that your partner has all the same opinions and interests as you expecting your partner to change believing that a relationship will fulfill all of your personal and social needs

The ______ style of parenting believes in developing a close and nurturing relationship with their children while also upholding and maintaining a reasonably high level of expectations and rules or guidelines. Multiple choice question. authoritative uninvolved permissive authoritarian

authoritative


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