HDFS 3710 Exam 3 Assessment Questions

b. Showed about the same relationship satisfaction decline

A meta-analysis of studies on satisfaction among couples before and after birth of the first child showed that, compared to non-parents, the parents: a. Improved in overall and relationship satisfaction b. Showed about the same relationship satisfaction decline c. Showed about the same personal satisfaction increase d. Declined in relationship but improved in overall satisfaction

d. anxious

An adult finds himself constantly longed to be as close as possible to his romantic partners, to the point that his partners always leave him because he seems to be so clingy. Which type of attachment style does this man seem to have? a. Defensive b. Secure c. Extroverted d. Anxious

b. authentic road

An older adult feels satisfied with the life choices she's made even though she's still open to making changes in the future. Which of the five pathways in the Rochester Adult Longitudinal Study best describes her? a. Straight and Narrow b. Authentic Road c. Triumphant Trail d. Meandering Way

c. Such marriages are more likely to be based on convenience than true intimacy

Couples who cohabitate before getting engaged will have a higher divorce rate should they marry. The most likely contributing factor is that: a. The couple's own families may have driven them apart b. Committing to marriage detracted from the couples feelings of intimacy c. Such marriages are more likely to be based on convenience than true intimacy d. The couples have learned about each other's faults too early in the relationship

a. Non-hispanic White men 65-74

Of the following, which race and sex group is MOST likely to be married and living with a spouse? a. Non-hispanic White men 65-74 b. Black women 85 and older c. Hispanic women 75-84 d. Asian women 65-74

a. reduce agitation

Playing music to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease has been shown to: a. Reduce agitation b. Decrease ability to remember things c. Decrease emotional regulation d. Harm physical health

c. trait

The Five Factor model of personality fits into which overall category of psychological theories? a. Cognitive b. Neo-behaviorist c. Trait d. Psychodynamic

d. Obligation

The greatest degree of filial ______________ is likely to be experienced by Asian American families. a. Reciprocity b. Maturity c. Solidarity d. Obligation

d. life structure

The patterning of an individual's personal development, occupation, family roles, religion, friendships, and religion at a particular point in time is referred to by Levinson as the: a. Coping style b. Identity process c. Possible self d. Life structure