Ch.6: Communication

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.

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

consummate love.

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

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

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 need fulfillment.

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 power in relationships?

In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions.

In troubled relationships, an example of criticism would be

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

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

devotion

In a relationship, commitment means that

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

People who frequently use social networking sites

have larger social networks than non-users, including offline.

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.

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

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.

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

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.

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates

a monogamous relationship.

Family consists of

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by

meeting a friend for lunch.

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.

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.

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.

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion?

romantic

All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that

they may lack emotional availability.

You are most likely to listen BEST when

you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy?

companionate

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

Women tend to be more expressive.

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.

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

instrumental support.

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

intimacy, passion, and commitment.

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

made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.

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 intimate relationships?

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

In face-to-face conversations,

men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men.

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 statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?

Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.

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

The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.

Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is

common-law marriage.

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

conflict resolution.

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

self-nurturance

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.