Question 1

The process of divorce usually starts with physical separation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

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A)  three months after the divorce.
B)  six months after the divorce.
C)  one year after the divorce.
D)  one month for every year of marriage.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Today,most people marry mainly

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A)  to form an economic unit.
B)  to raise children.
C)  for personal,emotional reasons.
D)  for a greater sense of autonomy.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Conflict is a natural part of any intimate relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is possible to work on unresolved,past issues within an adult relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

The divorce process usually begins with

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A)  legal separation.
B)  emotional separation.
C)  physical separation.
D)  social isolation.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Characteristics of friendships include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  respect.
B)  trust.
C)  exclusivity.
D)  loyalty.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Lovers are usually more accepting and less critical than friends.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your partner has expressed a desire to talk about his or her unhappiness with your relationship.You sit down together,and your partner begins to talk.Which of the following is a good strategy for you during this engagement?

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A)  Maintain eye contact and nod when appropriate.
B)  Don't ask for help understanding,even if you don't comprehend what your partner is saying.
C)  Offer advice about how your partner could better communicate.
D)  Try to mentally prepare a reply that expresses your own needs while you partner communicates his or hers.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Tone of voice is the most accurate conveyer of a person's emotional state.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most important question for potential mates is likely

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A)  "How much money do you make?"
B)  "How much do we have in common?"
C)  "How attractive are you?"
D)  "Will your parents like me?"E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 14

Lupe and Jason disagree about their Friday night plans.Their argument ends with Lupe yelling,"You never agree to do anything with my friends." Jason responds as he rushes off to a class,"You always overreact about everything." Provide five practical suggestions that might help Lupe and Jason resolve their conflict;you can include ideas about where,when,and how they communicate.

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1. Schedule a time to sit down and have ...

Question 15

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes

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A)  nonverbal communication.
B)  self-disclosure.
C)  feedback.
D)  constructive listening.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

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A)  find it easy to establish relationships.
B)  are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle.
C)  tend to stay married to the same person for a lifetime.
D)  are inclined to run from relationships.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

It appears that your partner may NOT be interested in what you are saying if he or she responds by

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A)  looking in your eyes.
B)  touching your hand.
C)  looking around the room.
D)  leaning toward you as you speak.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D) C

Question 18

Real friends

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A)  can be tense and unhappy with each other.
B)  do not share each other's difficulties.
C)  do not have to show respect for each other.
D)  include passion in their relationship.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The high American divorce rate is probably the result of

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A)  high emotional expectations of marriage.
B)  a growing need to be independent.
C)  increased mobility in our society.
D)  the trend of marrying at younger ages.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) A

Question 20

The element that is LEAST characteristic of enduring love relationships is

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A)  a pursuit of common goals.
B)  closeness to each other.
C)  passion and intensity.
D)  the promise of a shared future.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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