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Question 31

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Which of the following statements about cohabitation is true?

A) Cohabitation is defined by the U.S.government as two people of the same or opposite sex living together as unmarried partners.
B) Fewer than 50 percent of women enter a cohabiting relationship in their lifetime.
C) Only about 30 percent of marriages are preceded by a cohabiting relationship.
D) Some studies have shown that cohabitation decreases the likelihood of success in marriage.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The term ________ refers to a person's emotional, sexual, and romantic attraction to a member of the same sex, the other sex, or both.

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Which of the following is typically characteristic of men rather than women, according to the gender differences in communication found by Deborah Tannen?

The term gender dysphoria is used to describe a person who does not display overt characteristics of either sex.

The meaning behind the message, conveyed by nonverbal behavior and situational factors, is called the

The emotional component of love that includes feelings of closeness, warmth, openness, and affection is known as intimacy.

Behaviors and characteristics considered appropriate for a male or female in a particular culture is called one's

Individuals that are ________ experience emotional and sexual attraction to members of the same sex.

One of the most consistent research findings is that religiously involved persons stay healthier and live longer.

Which of the following makes it more likely that two people will develop a romantic relationship?

The percentage of Americans who marry and live together as married couples has continuously declined over the years.

In Sternberg's love triangle, the decision aspect of a relationship is called _______.

A good deal of communication takes place through facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, body position, and other forms of _______.

Condition in which the genitals are ambiguous at birth

A(n) ________ is a set of behaviors and activities a person engages in to conform to society's expectations of his or her sex.

According to a recent survey, ______ of Americans report having people in their lives they can trust and turn to for support.

The dynamic balance between separateness and togetherness in both couple and family relationships is known as _______.

Having strong personal relationships improves health and self-esteem.

One or both partners bring a child or children from a previous marriage

Attraction to members of the other sex