Health 231- Chapter 6

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is... A. Passion. B. Consummate love. C. Intimacy. D. Sexual compatibility.

consummate love

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is... A. Dopamine3. B. Adrenaline. C. Oxytocin. D. Cortisol.

oxytocin

Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are... A. Advocates for each other. B. Fascinated by each other. C. Practicing serial monogamy. D. Intimately exclusive.

advocates for each other

Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is... A. An informal relationship. B. Common-law marriage. C. Cohabitation. D. An open relationship.

common-law marriage

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines commitment and intimacy? A. Romantic. B. Companionate. C. Fatuous. D. Infatuation.

companionate

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates... A. A monogamous relationship. B. An open relationship. C. Serial monogamy. D. Cohabitation.

a monogamous relationship

Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices, decisions, and actions in their relationship, thus demonstrating their... A. Communication skills. B. Independence. C. Interdependence. D. Accountability.

accountability

You are most likely to listen BEST when... A. You are distracted by a project that is due the next day. B. You believe the speaker's message does not concern you. C. You believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to. D. You are worried.

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

In troubled relationships, an example of criticism would be... A. "I don't see anything to get upset about." B. "You're the one who chose this lousy restaurant, not me!" C. "Stop acting like a two-year old!" D. "You're the most self-centered person I've ever met!"

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

Family consists of... A. A group of people who share the same interests. B. Blood relatives with whom we grew up. C. People related by blood who share a few main characteristics. D. A network of people that provides support, security, love, and a sense of belonging.

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

When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates... A. Emotional support. B. Appraisal support. C. Instrumental support. D. Informational support.

instrumental support

Steve and Janelle are friends. When they meet weekly for coffee, they greet each other with a hug. This hug is an example of... A. Sexual intimacy. B. Nonverbal communication. C. Betrayal of their partners. D. Physical compatibility.

nonverbal communication

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... A. Have strong intimate bonds. B. Have an ability to remain emotionally detached. C. Are emotionally available in their relationship. D. Are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings.

are emotionally available in their relationship

Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships? A. Over the last century, the power dynamics between men and women have remained largely the same. B. In relationships, power is the ability to make more money than one's partner. C. In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions. D. The increased divorce rate in the past century was largely due to men feeling uncomfortable sharing power.

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

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? A. Contempt. B. Defensiveness. C. Stonewalling. D. Criticism.

stonewalling

The definition of the term family... A. Is determined by the local community. B. Doesn't change over time. C. Changes over time. D. Is determined by the family's religious beliefs.

changes over time

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is... A. Self-disclosure. B. Intimacy. C. Conflict resolution. D. Anger management.

conflict resolution

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of... A. Infidelity. B. Cohabitation. C. Open relationships. D. Serial monogamy.

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... A. Spiritual independence. B. Social integration. C. Emotional distinction. D. Emotional detachment.

social integration

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our... A. Constellation of confidants. B. Social capital. C. Social network. D. Support team.

social network

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as... A. Feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals. B. A peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin. C. Emotional reactions triggered by past experiences. D. The degree of commitment in a relationship.

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals

Which of the following is TRUE about conflict? A. It is always bad. B. It is an intellectual state. C. It is a deliberate attempt to sabotage another person's success or happiness. D. It is inevitable when people live or work together.

it is inevitable when people live or work together

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges... A. Recognized the right of interracial couples to marry. B. Recognized common-law marriages as legally binding. C. Made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states. D. Gave couples in the United States the right to divorce.

made same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by... A. Providing role models of others facing stressors. B. Increasing the body's release of cortisol. C. Making challenges look less forbidding. D. Increasing our social commitments, which can distract us from our problems.

making challenges look less forbidding

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to... A. Maintain exclusivity. B. Give the utmost. C. Commit. D. Meet people outside your proximity.

meet people outside your proximity

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by... A. Texting a friend to say you're running late. B. Sending a friend a birthday card. C. Phoning a friend to invite him to a party. D. Meeting a friend for lunch.

meeting a friend for lunch

Jealousy is more likely when... A. Both partners have many social ties. B. A couple is over the age of 65. C. One partner has an unusually high sense of self-esteem. D. One partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other.

one partner fears that he or she is losing control over the other

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability? A. Self-nurturance. B. Self-expression. C. Self-awareness. D. Self-sufficiency

self-nurturance

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women? A. Women tend to be more expressive. B. Women tend to be more task-oriented. C. Men are more likely to share their innermost thoughts. D. Men often believe that it is acceptable to show emotion.

women tend to be more expressive

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that... A. They would like to increase their number of followers. B. Rudeness on social media sites is common and acceptable. C. Their name is attached to the messages they post. D. Users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT... A. Possessiveness. B. A person's low self-esteem. C. Intense devotion. D. A person's irrational fears.

intense devotion

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves... A. Friendship, reliability, and commitment. B. Passion, impulsiveness, and sexual desire. C. Intimacy, passion, and commitment. D. Intimacy, similar interests, and social status.

intimacy, passion and commitment

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for... A. Intimacy, social integration, and nurturance. B. Autonomy, intimacy, and connection. C. Independence, social integration, and self-actualization. D. Communication, nurturance, and achievement.

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin? A. It includes your grandparents or other extended relatives who were living in another state during your first years of life. B. It includes cousins and relatives who were living in the same town during your first years of life. C. It includes any immediate family members, such as siblings, who were not living in the house during your first years of life. D. It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.

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

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

it is a predictor for divorce

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because... A. You might find out more about the other person than you really wish to know. B. You risk the possibility that the other person will reject you. C. It allows you to tell stories about others without their knowledge or consent. D. You risk hurting the other person.

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you

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... A. Need for social fulfillment. B. Detachment in regard to one another's feelings. C. Availability for each other. D. Behavioral interdependence.

behavioral interdependence

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... A. Cohabitation. B. A religious sacrament. C. A prelude to marriage. D. A common-law marriage.

cohabitation

In a relationship, commitment means that... A. Both partners in a relationship agree to practice monogamy. B. Couples agree to remain married no matter what. C. The partners agree to shared decision making on all concerns involving the couple. D. Each partner intends to act over time in a way that perpetuates the well-being of the other.

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... A. Have larger social networks than non-users, including offline. B. Score lower in social support than people who have never used them. C. Don't need to be concerned about self-disclosure. D. Become more and more isolated the longer they use them.

have larger social networks than non-users, including offline

In face-to-face conversations... A. Men are more likely to ask for help than women, but men and women are equally likely to offer help. B. Men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men. C. Women interrupt more often than men. D. Women provide less feedback via body language than men.

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

Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE? A. Married couples are less likely to get adequate sleep than people who are divorced. B. Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples. C. Recent research suggests that the divorce rate has been increasing since the 1980s. D. About 10 percent of couples who cohabitate eventually marry.

rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples

When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, what natural opiates give partners a sense of security, peace, and calm? A. Dopamine and norepinephrine. B. Endorphins C. Oxytocin and PEA. D. Amphetamines.

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... A. Advocates for each other. B. Sexually open with each other. C. Fascinated by each other. D. In an exclusive relationship.

fascinated by each other

A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by... A. Limiting the support network to only the immediate family. B. Contributing to less-than-optimal personal behaviors. C. Increasing financial stability and expanding support networks. D. Reducing the need to impress others.

increasing financial stability and expanding support networks

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... A. Companionship. B. Reciprocity. C. "Opposites attract." D. Infatuation.

reciprocity

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love combines intimacy and passion? A. Fatuous. B. Companionate. C. Infatuation. D. Romantic.

romantic

What is social media screening? A. An illegal practice. B. Something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants. C. A technique in which you compare the quality of a variety of social networking sites. D. A course you can take to help you learn about managing your privacy settings.

something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE? A. Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span. B. The only intimate relationship known to be good for our health is marriage. C. People in supportive intimate relationships tend to have higher than normal blood pressure. D. Having strong intimate ties increases the risk for depression.

supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span

What is social capital? A. The value of all of the cash, savings, investments, and equity owned by every member of your family, yourself included. B. A level of support built not by strengthening existing ties, but by seeking out new relationships. C. A collective term for all of the people you know, including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like. D. The collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support.

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? A. Nearly one-third of young adults age 20 to 34 are single. B. Nearly 15 percent of adults never marry. C. Singles have trouble achieving intimacy with others. D. The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.

the number of adults electing to remain single is increasing

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships? A. They are relationships between romantic partners only. B. They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. C. They do not include relationships with family members. D. They can include relationships with family and friends, but not romantic partners.

they can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners

Amelia and Geoff married when Amelia was 20 years old and Geoff was 23. Presuming that their marriage reflects population statistics... A. They are more likely than not to have an open relationship. B. They most likely married around the year 2015. C. They are much more likely to divorce within ten years than to remain married. D. They most likely married around the year 1960.

they most likely married around the year 1960

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding same-sex couples? A. They can legally marry in nearly all countries of the world. B. The number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 years. C. About 10 percent of same-sex couples in the United States are legally married. D. They seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do.

they seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? A. You live in close proximity to each other. B. You are physically attracted to each other. C. Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different. D. You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status.

your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different