HLTH 231 quiz 6

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

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is

consummate love

In a relationship, commitment means that

each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other

When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates

instrumental support

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

oxytocin

In troubled relationships, an example of criticism would be

"you're the most self-centered person I've ever met!"

Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?

It is inevitable when people work or live together

Which of the following statements about hooking up is TRUE? -Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category. -College students today are having sex with a greater number of partners than their counterparts two and three decades ago. -A recent study found that only 25 percent of college students used a condom during their last hookup. -College students today are more likely to engage in a hookup than to have sex with a romantic partner.

Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?

They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

Family consists of

a network of people that provides support, security, love, and a sense of belonging.

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices, decisions, and actions in their relationship, thus demonstrating their

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

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 feedback

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 of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?

in relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, & commitment

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?

it includes the people who were living in your house during the first years of your life

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that -it can offer love, companionship, and sex. -it is a predictor for divorce. -after a number of years, it can constitute a common-law marriage. -it may become legally binding.

it is a predictor for divorce

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges

made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to

meet people outside your proximity

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by

meeting a friend for lunch

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that, on a typical day,

over 2/3 of women cook and clean up after meals

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.

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

reducing financial stability and expanding support networks

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

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?

supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer lifespan

What is social capital?

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

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 one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships? -They involve behavioral independence. -They involve emotional detachment. -They involve a lack of emotional availability. -They involve need fulfillment.

they involve need fulfillment

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that -they may lack emotional availability. -they may include sexual relationships. -they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual. -they may be spiritually intimate.

they may lack emotional availability

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 1960

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding same-sex couples?

they seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do

Predictability is a fundamental element of

trust

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?

women tend to be more expressive

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