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Which of the following aspects of infant temperament is related to adult behavior? |
| | A) | inhibition |
| | B) | activity level |
| | C) | emotionality |
| | D) | inhibition, activity level, and emotionality |
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Tom, a young adult, is often emotional, possessive and demands closeness in his relationships. His adult attachment style would be described as: |
| | A) | secure. |
| | B) | insecure. |
| | C) | anxious. |
| | D) | avoidant. |
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Computer dating services ask questions about a person's characteristics and attitudes. This practice demonstrates that __________ is an important component in interpersonal attraction. |
| | A) | familiarity |
| | B) | similarity |
| | C) | physical attraction |
| | D) | intimacy |
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__________ provides an explanation about why people are attracted to others who are similar to them in a variety of characteristics and attitudes. |
| | A) | Consensual validation |
| | B) | The matching hypothesis |
| | C) | Love |
| | D) | Intimacy versus isolation |
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What is Erikson's sixth stage of socioemotional development, which describes the most important issues dealt with in early adulthood? |
| | A) | identity versus identity confusion |
| | B) | intimacy versus isolation |
| | C) | generativity versus stagnation |
| | D) | integrity versus despair |
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__________ love is to romantic love as __________ love is to affectionate love. |
| | A) | Compassionate; compassionate |
| | B) | Compassionate; passionate |
| | C) | Passionate; compassionate |
| | D) | Passionate; passionate |
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Which researcher is known for studying romantic love and suggesting that sexual desire is the most important ingredient of romantic love? |
| | A) | Robert Sternberg |
| | B) | Phillip Shave |
| | C) | Ellen Berscheid |
| | D) | Zick Rubin |
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According to Robert Sternberg, consummate love involves the presence of: |
| | A) | passion and intimacy. |
| | B) | intimacy and commitment. |
| | C) | passion and commitment. |
| | D) | passion, intimacy, and commitment. |
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Which of the following statements regarding gender differences in friendships is TRUE? |
| | A) | Men have more close friends than women do. |
| | B) | Male friends are more likely to talk rather than engage in activities together. |
| | C) | Female patterns of friendship typically involve keeping one's distance. |
| | D) | Women's friendships are more intimate. |
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The percentage of couples that cohabitate has increased from 11% in 1970, to ___ in the beginning of the 21st century. |
| | A) | 40% |
| | B) | 50% |
| | C) | 60% |
| | D) | 70% |
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In 2006, ___ of males ages 20–29 were single. |
| | A) | 50% |
| | B) | 57% |
| | C) | 64% |
| | D) | 73% |
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What is the optimal age for becoming a mother? |
| | A) | 40 to 39 |
| | B) | There is no optimal age. |
| | C) | 25 to 35 |
| | D) | 18 to 25 |
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Which of John Gottman's successful marriage principles is reflected in his advice to regulate emotions, compromise, and be tolerant of each other's faults? |
| | A) | establishing love maps |
| | B) | solving solvable conflicts |
| | C) | letting your partner influence you |
| | D) | nurturing fondness and admiration |
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Regarding marriage, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | Realistic expectations and myths about marriage contribute to marital dissatisfaction and divorce. |
| | B) | Overall, women are less expressive and affectionate in marriage. |
| | C) | The presence of children increases marital satisfaction. |
| | D) | Happily married people live longer, healthier lives than divorced people or those who are unhappily married. |
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Regarding parenting roles, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | There is a tendency today toward larger families. |
| | B) | Having children late in life provides more benefits than having children early. |
| | C) | Mothers are naturally better parents than fathers are. |
| | D) | For some, the parental role is well planned and coordinated. |
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Which of the following is NOT a potential disadvantage of being single? |
| | A) | increased autonomy |
| | B) | development of intimate relationships |
| | C) | feelings of loneliness |
| | D) | finding a positive identity in a marriage-oriented society |
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Regarding cohabitation, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | There has been a significant decrease in the number of adults who cohabit. |
| | B) | Those who cohabit have stronger marriages. |
| | C) | Cohabitation arrangements tend to be short-lived. |
| | D) | There is little acceptance of cohabitation in the United States. |
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Regarding divorce, which of the following statements is TRUE? |
| | A) | If a divorce occurs, it usually takes place after 10 years of marriage, typically in midlife. |
| | B) | The stress of separation and divorce places people at risk for psychological and physical difficulties. |
| | C) | Those younger at marriage and of lower educational level are less likely to divorce. |
| | D) | Men and women both show significant decline in income after divorce. |
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Which of the following statements regarding gay and lesbian adults is TRUE? |
| | A) | Gay and lesbian couples are very similar to heterosexual couples on many relationship dimensions. |
| | B) | The children of gay and lesbian parents are as well adjusted as those of heterosexual couples. |
| | C) | The majority of children in gay and lesbian families grow up to be heterosexual. |
| | D) | All of these statements regarding gay and lesbian adults are true. |
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