Chapter 9 and 10 - Family relations

Identify the true statements about the internal causes of jealousy.

-It depends on a partner's level of self-esteem in a relationship. - It depends on a partner's level of dependency in a relationship.

Identify the true statements about intimacy. (Check all that apply.)

-It is the closeness and feelings of warmth shared with other people. -It is not given much importance by people in different cultures.

True or false: According to Levy, Kelly, and Jack (2006), there are gender differences in the frequency, duration, and intensity of jealous feelings when one's partner becomes emotionally or sexually involved with another person.

False

True or false: Researchers found no difference in the levels of communication, couple closeness, couple flexibility, personality compatibility, and conflict resolution between happily married and unhappily married couples.

False

Which of the following statements best illustrates spontaneity, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Gerry does not feel the need to pretend and makes uninhibited decisions when with friends.

James and Lilly are a passionate couple but lack any intimacy or commitment in their relationship. This is an example of _____.

Infatuation

Identify a true statement about people dating at an older age.

It can be thrilling, nerve-wracking, and complicated, just as it was in the younger years of life.

Which of the following statements best describes commitment?

It develops over time, beginning slowly and increasing at a faster rate if the relationship is positive

Which of the following statements best describes passion?

It develops quickly but can also fade quickly.

Which of the following statements best describes intimacy?

It entails high levels of self-disclosure.

Identify a true statement about the paths to intimacy sought by people.

It involves a great deal of personal self-disclosure.

Which of the following statements best illustrates trust, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Blake knows that it is for his own good, despite being hassled by the actions of his friend, Marion.

How is the tradition of exogamy treated in society?

It is typically discouraged.

How does women's ability to work influence marriages?

It leads to the decline of arranged marriages

Identify the correct example of infatuation.

Landon and Sharon share a passionate relationship that lacks intimacy and commitment.

Which of the following statements best illustrates acceptance, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Marion likes her friend Tina in spite of her arrogant attitude.

Which of the following is true according to the phenomenon of the mating gradient?

Men tend to marry women of lower age and status.

Identify a true statement about the degree of adjustment of couples.

Partners who have some experience with each other's culture before marriage are more likely to understand and adjust to each other.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates non-love type of love relationship?

Pauline decides to end her marriage because it lacks commitment, intimacy, and passion.

Identify a feature of arranged marriages.

Premarital intimacy is minimal or nonexistent as there is not really a courtship period.

Identify a true statement about the pattern of mate selection of teens.

Teens move from spending time in friendship groups to dating as they move into emerging adulthood.

Which of the following is true of jealousy?

When a person is in love with another person, there is a possibility of jealousy.

Despite their differences, Alejandro's friends do not try to change him. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

acceptance

_____ assumes that the same kind of emotional bonds between parents and children is evident in adult intimate relationships.

attachment theory

Arrange the developmental trajectory of attachment of a person from beginning to end.

beginning with parents, followed by peers, close friends, romantic partners, and a spouse.

Which of the following is an external cause for jealousy in a relationship?

behavior of a partner

Without intimacy with other human beings, life would be _____.

boring, cold, and lonely

Attachment theory focuses on _____.

children's attachment to their caregivers

______________is a cognitive attachment to another person.

commitment

Paul and Stephanie have been married for 21 years. They share a warm and committed relationship but lack the passion they had during the first few years of their marriage. In the context of types of love relationships, this is an example of _____.

companionate love

Mark talks to Florence about the guilty feeling he experienced during his parents' divorce. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

confiding

In the context of various types of love relationships, _____ is considered a complete love, containing all three dimensions of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

consummate love

Mark and Rachel got engaged recently. They share a beautiful relationship that is intimate, passionate, and committed. This is an example of _____.

consummate love

Older women's interest in dating is typically due to _____.

divorce

Caroline, who is normally reserved in nature, always relaxes and has fun when she is in the company of friends. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

enjoyment

_______ is the practice or tradition of choosing a mate from outside one's own group.

exogamy

True or false: According to a study on cohabitation, it was found that middle-class couples moved in with their romantic partners more quickly than did working-class couples.

false

Why are older people secretive about their dating activities?

fear of disapproval

______ undermines a relationship and leads to resentment.

in the long run

______ tends to be effective and can be rewarding.

in the short run

The movement away from arranged marriage appears to be related to _____.

industrialization

In the context of sex ratio, men have outnumbered and continue to outnumber women in the United States population because of _____.

infant mortality rates

_____ involves sharing feelings and providing emotional support.

intimacy

A(n) ________ _________ is an experience in which people feel close or share themselves with another person.

intimate experience

A(n) __________ __________ is a relationship in which people share warm experiences in several areas over time, with expectations that this sharing will continue.

intimate relationship

According to a more comprehensive definition, cohabitation _____.

is possible for both heterosexual and same-sex unmarried couples

_______feel greater intimacy through doing activities together.

males

______are more likely to feel jealous if their partner becomes sexually involved with a new partner.

males

Couples play destructive intimacy games with each other by _____.

manipulating their partner into doing what they want

The tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they are is called the _________ ________.

mating gradient

Sam knows that he can count on Stella to be there for him in times of need. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

mutual assistance

Jason and Jane had an arranged marriage. Even after several years of marriage, they could not develop intimacy and passion in their relationship. Hence, they mutually decided to end their marriage. In the context of types of love relationships, this scenario best illustrates _____.

non-love

_____ is usually expressed by touching, kissing, and being affectionate, which are linked to physiological arousal.

passion

According to data from different countries, love marriages are more likely among _____.

people who have a higher level of education

People who criticize cohabiting relationships _____.

question whether they are a true test of marriage

Carl and Susan are college students who have developed a relationship over the past few years. The relationship between them is very intimate and passionate but lacks commitment. This is an example of _____.

romantic love

The term "________ ________ " indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age.

sex ratio

Intimate partners should always avoid satisfying _____ needs outside a relationship.

sexual intimacy

The most commonly perceived type of intimacy is _____.

sexual intimacy

Sara feels free and lives for the moment when she is around her friends. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

spontaneity

Older men are interested in dating typically because _____.

they have never married

True or false: The findings of the study conducted by Kaufman (2011) with five different couple types concerning their degree of relationship satisfaction indicated that whether individuals have similar personalities or different personalities, it does not impact marital satisfaction.

true

Damien always believes that James, his friend, offers advice and help with Damien's best interests at heart. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

trust

Lennon knows that Eric would be appalled if he got to know that their company does not adhere to environmental regulations. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?

understanding

In the context of relationship theories, life course theories are used to _____.

describe how individuals and couples transition throughout different stages in life

________-__________ ___________ emphasizes freedom of choice in marriage and is sometimes referred to as the love match.

Couple-arranged marriage

Identify a finding of the study conducted by Kaufman (2011) with five different couple types concerning their degree of relationship satisfaction.

Couples did not marry someone like themselves.

Which of the following statements best illustrates enjoyment, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Courtney adores the company of her friends.

Identify a characteristic of older people on a date.

They are very direct and forthcoming in their approach to building relationships.

Why is marriage a dilemma for older people?

They do not want to have their assets merged through marriage.

Why do elderly people opt for cohabitation as an alternative to marriage? (Check all that apply.)

They fear losing their social security.

Identify a true statement about parent-arranged marriages.

They reinforce ties with other families in a community, strengthening the order of the community.

Identify a true statement about intimate partners.

They will satisfy some of their intimacy needs outside the relationship

In the context of types of love relationships, identify the correct example of companionate love.

Thomas and Rachel are a married couple who have intimacy and commitment but lack passion in their relationship.

On what grounds do people criticize cohabiting relationships? (Check all that apply.)

-religious - philosophical - moral

Identify the advantages of arranged marriages. (Check all that apply.)

-support from the family - low probability of divorce - harmony in marriage

Arrange the relationship characteristics between happily married couples and unhappily married couples, starting from the most important characteristic to the least important characteristic.

1. communication 2. couple closeness 3. couple flexibility 4. personality compatibility 5. conflict resolution

Identify the dimensions of Sternberg and Weis' love triangle. (Check all that apply.)

1. decision and commitment 2. passion 3. intimacy

Identify the true statements about intimacy.

- It is considered a reward and benefit of marriage - it is the closeness and feelings of warmth shared with other people

Identify the true statements about an intimate relationship.

- It is difficult to maintain an intimate relationship with more than a few people at once. - it is time consuming

Why do adult children tend to disapprove of their elderly parents' dating? (Check all that apply.)

- They worry that their aging parents have bad judgment about relationships. - They worry that their parents are moving into relationships too quickly.

Which of the following do parent-arranged marriages emphasize? (Check all that apply.)

- political status - economic position

According to McGoldrick and colleagues, identify the factors that they believe influence most the degree of adjustment of couples. (Check all that apply.)

-Religion -socioeconomic differences

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the understanding element of the fabric of friendship

Alphonso knows that Carrie would donate to any cause that deals with education.

Which of the following statements best illustrates mutual assistance, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Chloe supports Amanda during the latter's times of need.

is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary (2020) as the state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Cohabitation

Match the types of cultures (in the left column) with their views on friendship (in the right column).

Collectivistic cultures- friendship is more important. Individualistic cultures- friendship is less important

________ is the culturally prescribed practice or tradition of choosing a mate from within one's own group.

Endogamy

_______ increase their intimacy with higher levels of self-disclosure about themselves

Females

_________are more likely to feel jealous if their partner is emotionally connected with another person.

Females

___________ is defined as an emotional response to a real or perceived threat to a valued relationship.

Jealousy

Which of the following statements best illustrates confiding, an important element of the fabric of friendship?

Jerome tells Caroline about his family's financial problems during his childhood.

According to a study on cohabitation, which of the following was concluded about cohabitation among working-class and middle-class couples?

Middle-class couples were more likely to move in together as a step toward marriage.

Which of the following is a conclusion about mate selection with teens through young adulthood?

Most teens and emerging adults enter into romantic relationships with others who are like them.

Identify the correct example of consummate love.

Sam and Amanda have been married for 10 years and share an intimate, passionate, and committed relationship.

Identify the correct example of romantic love.

Samuel and Rebeca share a passionate and intimate relationship that lacks commitment

Which of the following holds true under the principle of endogamy?

Young people will marry young people.

The three dimensions of the triangle

decision and commitment (the cognitive component), intimacy (the emotional component), and passion (the motivational component).