HWW 6
Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?
Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.
In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is
conflict resolution.
Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of
serial monogamy.
What is social capital?
the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
You are most likely to listen BEST when
you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.
Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by
meeting a friend for lunch.
Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?
Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.
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 is TRUE about intimate relationships?
They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
Women tend to be more expressive.
Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often
a change in communication.
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves
intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.
Angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. In order to cope with the failed relationship, she should
reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them.
Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our
social network
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is
consummate love.
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 conflict?
It is inevitable when people live or work together.
Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because
you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.
In a healthy relationship,
you're honest with yourself and each other.
Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
They involve need fulfillment.
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.
Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?
self-nurturance