Chapter 6 Quiz
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is
consummate love
A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by
increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.
When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates
instrumental support
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, on a typical day,
over two-thirds of women cook and clean up after meals.
A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is
oxytocin
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that
they may lack emotional availability.
Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of
serial monogamy.
Lisa and Abby are sisters and best friends. Both feel they can share their worries and concerns with one another. This example demonstrates
social integration
Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?
In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions.
Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?
It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.
Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure?
It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.
Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?
It is inevitable when people live or work together
Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE?
Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples.
Which of the following statements about hooking up is TRUE?
Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category.
Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States is
The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.
Which of the following statements about marital status in the United States is TRUE?
The percentage of males who have never married is higher than that of females.
Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?
They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding same-sex couples?
They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do.
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
Women tend to be more expressive
Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices, decisions, and actions in their relationship, thus demonstrating thei
accountability
Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are
advocates for each other.
Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they
are emotionally available in their relationship
Rico and Chris are close friends and classmates. Each day they are an important influence on each other's actions. This example BEST demonstrates their
behavioral interdependence
The definition of the term family
changes over time.
Chris and Robin have been romantic partners for almost a decade, and have lived together unmarried for the last four years. Their relationship is considered
cohabitation
Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is
common-law marriage
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?
companionate
In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is
conflict resolution
Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their
emotional availability
When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, what natural opiates give partners a sense of security, peace, and calm?
endorphins
Sam and Kris have entered a relationship and are very preoccupied with each other. They constantly want to be with or talk to each other. This example demonstrates that they are
fascinated by each other.
Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as
feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals
People who frequently use social networking sites
have larger social networks than non-users, including offline.
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
hey may lack emotional availability
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves
intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.
All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that
it is a predictor for divorce
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges
made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.
Social support may BEST help reduce stress by
making challenges look less forbidding.
The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to
meet people outside your proximity
In face-to-face conversations,
men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men.
A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is
monogamous
Steve and Janelle are friends. When they meet weekly for coffee, they greet each other with a hug. This hug is an example of
nonverbal communication.
Jealousy is more likely when
one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other.
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
Friendships
require time, effort, and commitment.
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion?
romantic
Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?
self-nurturance
Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our
social network.
What is social media screening?
something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants
Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending, but as he is speaking, Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone. This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?
stonewalling
What is social capital?
the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
Amelia and Geoff married when Amelia was 20 years old and Geoff was 23. Presuming that their marriage reflects population statistics
they most likely married around the year 1960
A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that
users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.
Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because
you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.
Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different
Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates
a monogamous relationship
Kendra has decided to break up with her boyfriend. Which of the following actions should she take?
change the passwords she'd shared with him to her online accounts and pages
In a relationship, commitment means tha
each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other
Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?
They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
They involve need fulfillment.