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According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love,affectionate love is characterized by:


A) intimacy and commitment.
B) shared activities and self-disclosure.
C) exclusivity and passion.
D) companionship and self-disclosure.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Research studies linking early infant attachments with parents and later attachments in adult romantic relationships have suggested that:


A) securely attached infants become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but insecure attachment in infancy does not predict adult attachment in romantic relationships.
B) securely attached infants usually become securely attached adults in romantic relationships,but this association may be lessened by stressful and disruptive experiences in childhood.
C) there is no relationship between early infant attachment with parents and later attachment in adult romantic relationships.
D) securely attached infants who also had easy temperaments are more likely to have secure adult romantic attachments;however,securely attached infants with difficult temperaments are unable to form secure attachments with adult romantic partners.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following was a main complaint made by women about their husbands,according to Tannen (1990) ?


A) "He doesn't listen to me anymore."
B) "He is unfaithful in our marriage."
C) "He is not interested in sex anymore."
D) "He doesn't keep himself in shape anymore."

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Adults' expectations about their roles as parents:


A) usually are well coordinated with their other roles in life.
B) generally are quite romantic and emotional.
C) tend to be wrong when the children actually arrive.
D) vary widely from couple to couple.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Early adulthood is linked with childhood in that:


A) prior life experiences influence what we are like in adulthood.
B) early childhood experiences determine what one is like as an adult.
C) early childhood experiences have little impact on adult personality.
D) prior life experiences are less important than current situations for adult personality.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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What is Erik Erikson's psychosocial crisis for the person in early adulthood?


A) identity versus identity confusion
B) generativity versus stagnation
C) integrity versus despair
D) intimacy versus isolation

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Suzie and Richard are cohabitating,whereas Becky and Bernard are married.It is likely that:


A) compared to Becky and Bernard,Suzie and Richard are less likely to believe in marriage.
B) compared to Becky and Bernard,Suzie and Richard's relationship will last longer.
C) compared to Suzie and Richard,Becky and Bernard feel more emotional strain on their relationship.
D) compared to Suzie and Richard,Becky and Bernard have less conventional beliefs about marriage.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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One of the benefits of marriage is:


A) increased longevity.
B) more financial security.
C) an improved gender identity.
D) better cognitive functioning.

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

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All of the following are inaccurate myths about gay and lesbian couples,EXCEPT:


A) they have a large number of sexual partners.
B) they do not have long-term relationships.
C) one partner assumes a masculine role,and one partner assumes a feminine role.
D) some committed gay couples may have an open relationship that allows the possibility of sex outside the relationship.

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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On average,divorced adults remarry within __ years after divorcing.


A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 10

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Research suggests that:


A) cohabiting before marriage increases marital satisfaction.
B) cohabiting before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce.
C) cohabiting couples have less stress and pressure than married couples.
D) relationships in cohabitation are not as equal as in marriage.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Cassie waited until she was well established in her career before having children.Which of the following is likely to be TRUE for Cassie?


A) She will have fewer plans for and expectations about her children than a younger mother.
B) She will have fewer medical problems during pregnancy and delivery than a younger mother.
C) She will have more income for child-rearing expenses than a younger mother would have.
D) She will be more likely to be divorced and end up being a single parent than a younger mother.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love only includes passion.

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Which of the following is a common problem of being single?


A) immaturity
B) lack of self-knowledge
C) finding a niche in a marriage-oriented society
D) responsibility for one's own actions

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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What is needed for a couple to remain happy together after their romantic love fades?


A) Research indicates that it is not possible for a couple to remain truly happy after romantic love fades.
B) Romantic love involves making a strong and long-lasting commitment to the partner which remains once the romantic love fades.
C) Romantic love is replaced by affectionate love which is based on a reduction in anxiety about being lonely and a comfortable familiarity.
D) Romantic love is replaced by a sense of sexual attraction in which the partners become interested in getting to know one another better.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?


A) France
B) Sweden
C) the United States
D) Kenya

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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In general,being single offers the potential advantage of _________ but the potential disadvantage of ________.


A) shared expenses;less income
B) autonomous decision-making;lack of intimacy
C) emotional distance;lack of involvement
D) shared experiences;lack of self-knowledge

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Identify three suggestions made by your authors for thriving in life after a divorce. Identify three suggestions made by your authors for thriving in life after a divorce.

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Angelina is having some difficulty with her boyfriend.She wants to maintain a close and supportive relationship,but at times she feels smothered by the relationship.Angelina is:


A) experiencing a conflict between intimacy and independence.
B) showing the pseudo-intimate style of intimate interaction.
C) functioning at the self-focused level of relationship maturity.
D) experiencing an imbalance between parental connectedness and intimacy.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him,but we aren't what you would call emotionally close.I love being with him,but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's theory of love,which type of love is Julie experiencing?


A) romantic love
B) infatuated love
C) sexual love
D) companionate love

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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