Question 1

Children in single-parent families are more likely to

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A)  demonstrate self-confidence.
B)  have academic difficulty.
C)  avoid relationships with others.
D)  have early professional success.

Question 2

Which of the following is usually the basis of first attraction to another person?

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A)  values
B)  appearance
C)  religious affiliation
D)  educational level

Question 3

Initial attraction is most likely to be based on looks,dress,and social status.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The roots of our identity and sense of self are found in our

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A)  childhood.
B)  peer group.
C)  profession.
D)  community.

Question 5

If Jake and Sally were to marry without changes in the basic elements of their relationship,the marriage will probably end in divorce because

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A)  Jake does not love Sally.
B)  Sally has unrealistic expectations.
C)  Jake values his friends more than he does Sally.
D)  Sally does not love Jake.

Question 6

Cohabitation is defined as living together in a sexual relationship without being married.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List two positive and two potentially negative things about: (1)being single,(2)cohabiting with a partner,and (3)being married.

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(1) Being single:
Positive:
- Independe...

Question 8

Once children grow up and leave home,marital satisfaction often

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A)  increases.
B)  decreases.
C)  severely decreases.
D)  does not change.

Question 9

After a divorce occurs,the recovery period usually does not start for about

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A)  3 months after the divorce.
B)  6 months after the divorce.
C)  1 year after the divorce.
D)  1 month for every year of marriage.

Question 10

Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Our adult styles of loving may be based on the type of attachment we established in infancy with our mothers,fathers,or other caregivers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is

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A)  health insurance benefits are better.
B)  most societies are prefer cohabitation.
C)  inheritance rights are better.
D)  partners have a greater sense of autonomy.

Question 13

Reciprocity refers to

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A)  give-and-take between friends.
B)  mutual respect.
C)  over-dependence.
D)  sexual desire.

Question 14

As relationships grow,many couples face challenges.List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced or observed,and give strategies for coping with each.

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One common challenge that many couples f...

Question 15

When you want to have a serious discussion with your partner,

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A)  do so immediately without preparation.
B)  state your concern in a general,not too detailed way.
C)  focus on the whole person,not just one behavior.
D)  avoid blaming,accusing,or belittling him or her.

Question 16

Conflict is an inevitable part of any intimate relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a component of good listening?

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A)  judging
B)  respecting
C)  empathy
D)  genuineness

Question 18

All of the following contribute to the increasing popularity of singlehood EXCEPT

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A)  career goals.
B)  the desire for financial independence.
C)  greater sexual freedom.
D)  low divorce rates.

Question 19

Characteristics of friendships include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  respect.
B)  trust.
C)  dependence.
D)  loyalty.

Question 20

Sexual orientation is best described as

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A)  sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.
B)  one's choice of sexual partner.
C)  a consistent pattern of emotional and sexual attraction based on biological sex.
D)  one's preference regarding the type of sexual activity in which one wants to engage.

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