Question 1

A research team is conducting a longitudinal assessment of personality development,measuring each individual's personality traits at ages 5,10,15,20,25,and 40 years.Which of the following would MOST likely be found in this study?

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A)   The closer the ages of assessment,the greater the difference in personality.
B)   The closer the ages of assessment,the more continuous development appears to be.
C)   The farther apart the ages of assessment,the greater the similarity in personality.
D)   The farther apart the ages of assessment,the more continuous development appears to be.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

According to Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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A)   friendship.
B)   sexual desire.
C)   long-term commitment.
D)   spontaneity in behavior.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to Erik Erikson,what must individuals achieve before they can develop intimacy?

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A)   an identity
B)   secure attachment
C)   self-appraisal
D)   commitmentE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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

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A)   shared expenses; less income.
B)   self-reliance; lack of intimacy.
C)   emotional distance; lack of involvement.
D)   shared experiences; lack of self-knowledge.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Kristin and Greg have been dating each other for several years.When Kristin is asked by a friend to describe her feelings for Greg,she explains that she feels a deep sense of caring for him and often desires to have him near her.Which type of love is Kristin expressing for Greg?

Accepted Answer

A)   romantic
B)   indulgent
C)   affectionate
D)   altruisticE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

List and briefly describe the three dimensions of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Question 7

According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes intimacy and commitment,but does not include sexual attraction.

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Question 8

List two strategies remarried couples can use to cope with the stress of living in a stepfamily.

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Have realistic expectations.Develop new positive relationships within the family.

Question 9

One of the benefits of marriage is:

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A)   increased longevity.
B)   more financial security.
C)   an improved gender identity.
D)   better cognitive functioning.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Since the early 1900s,the goal of maintaining a stable marriage has:

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A)   become even more important than ever.
B)   decreased in its level of relative importance.
C)   replaced self-fulfillment as the most important life goal.
D)   been replaced by self-fulfillment as the most important life goal.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)   compared to Becky and Bernard,Suzie and Richard have a more equal relationship.
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) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

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:

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 realistic knowledge and acceptance of the other's strengths and faults.
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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)   marrying late in life
B)   having a baby before marriage
C)   low education levels
D)   low incomeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

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

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) B) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 16

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

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A)   identity versus identity confusion
B)   generativity versus stagnation
C)   integrity versus despair
D)   intimacy versus isolationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A securely attached adult would score:

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A)   low on attachment-related anxiety and low on attachment-related avoidance.
B)   high on secure attachment ideation and low on insecure attachment ideation.
C)   high positive on internal working model of self and high on internal working model of others.
D)   high on attachment-related projection and low on attachment-related repression.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 18

Julia,who has just turned 30 years old,has never married.She is likely to feel:

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A)   content with her independence and freedom.
B)   more pressure from society to get married.
C)   resentful that most of her friends are married.
D)   desperate to find an available partner.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

According to the author of your text,relationships in early adulthood strive to balance:

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A)   intimacy,individuality,and compromise.
B)   passion,intimacy,and commitment.
C)   interconnection,independence,and negotiation.
D)   independence,identity,and intimacy.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In the early 2000s,the percentage of never-married single adults aged 30 to 34 in the U.S.:

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A)   almost doubled.
B)   almost tripled.
C)   more than tripled.
D)   almost quadrupled.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Gender

A research team is conducting a longitudinal assessment of personality development,measuring each individual's personality traits at ages 5,10,15,20,25,and 40 years.Which of the following would MOST likely be found in this study?

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According to Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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According to Erik Erikson,what must individuals achieve before they can develop intimacy?

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

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Kristin and Greg have been dating each other for several years.When Kristin is asked by a friend to describe her feelings for Greg,she explains that she feels a deep sense of caring for him and often desires to have him near her.Which type of love is Kristin expressing for Greg?

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List and briefly describe the three dimensions of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes intimacy and commitment,but does not include sexual attraction.

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List two strategies remarried couples can use to cope with the stress of living in a stepfamily.

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One of the benefits of marriage is:

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Since the early 1900s,the goal of maintaining a stable marriage has:

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

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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:

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

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

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

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

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A securely attached adult would score:

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Julia,who has just turned 30 years old,has never married.She is likely to feel:

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According to the author of your text,relationships in early adulthood strive to balance:

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In the early 2000s,the percentage of never-married single adults aged 30 to 34 in the U.S.:

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