Chapter 6
Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates
a monogamous relationship.
What proportion of murder-suicides in the United States involve an intimate partner?
about three-fourths
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.
Rape that involves a stranger is classified as
aggravated rape.
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
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expending energy.
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.
What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?
They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse.
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
They involve need fulfillment.
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
Women tend to be more expressive.
Which of the following factors influences a person's sleep needs?
gender***
According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who
get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.
All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT
getting lots of exercise during the day.
People who frequently use social networking sites
have larger social networks than non-users, including offline.*******
Maria has difficulty falling asleep quickly, and many morning she wakes feeling unrefreshed. Maria most likely has
insomnia
Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT
intense devotion.
The six dimensions of health
interact continuously
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.
Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?
it is inevitable when people live or work together.*********
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges
made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.
Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is
money*********
The restful, restorative period of sleep is
non-REM sleep.
One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that
not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.
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.
The gland that secretes ACTH is the
pituitary
A common ploy used by rapists is to
pose as a police officer or other authority figure.
Which phase of the cycle of violence is called the "honeymoon period" because the batterer may act apologetic and promise to change?
remorse/reconciliation
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion?
romantic
Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?
shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery
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.
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
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT that
they may lack emotional availability.
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night.
Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?
An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.
Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment?
Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter.*******
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 ethnoviolence and hate crimes?
Prejudice and discrimination are always at the base of hate crimes and ethnoviolence.
Which of the following statements about media and violence is true?
Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts.
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?
Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins*********
Which of the following statements about guns in America is true?
Some researchers believe that there are more guns in the United States than there are people.
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.
Although he is often dispirited, exhausted, and pessimistic, for the last few days Jirou has been studying, working out, and socializing with so much energy and enthusiasm that he has not had more than two or three hours of sleep each night. Jirou might be suffering from
bipolar disorder.
Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is
common-law marriage.
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is
consummate love
The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is
domestic violence.
