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Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common.Name and describe them.

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Some researchers have suggested that our adult styles of loving may be based on the style of attachment we establish as children.Identify two anxiety-driven styles of attachment,and describe the behaviour associated with this type of attachment.

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A characteristic of one's partner that becomes important in determining the quality and depth of a relationship after the euphoria of first attraction and initial romance winds down is


A) social status.
B) appearance.
C) general interests.
D) future aspirations.

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

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The give-and-take between friends and the feeling that both share joys and burdens more or less equally over time is called:


A) respect.
B) companionship.
C) mutuality.
D) reciprocity.

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

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All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships,EXCEPT


A) people can misrepresent themselves.
B) people can communicate in a relaxed way.
C) investing time and emotional resources in an unrealistic romance may be painful.
D) the relationship may become dangerous.

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

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What percentage of Canadians 15 years of age and older have never been married?


A) 6 percent.
B) 24 percent.
C) 34 percent.
D) 46 percent.

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

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Sally's jealousy is an indicator of


A) possessiveness.
B) love.
C) a need for intimacy.
D) commitment.

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

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All of the following are important for effective listening,EXCEPT:


A) avoid interrupting.
B) provide appropriate nonverbal feedback.
C) provide unsolicited advice.
D) clarify your understanding of what your partner has saiD.

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

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps couples avoid marital dissatisfaction after the birth of a baby?


A) development of a strong relationship before the baby is born
B) a high annual income
C) the child having been planned or wanted
D) good communication about feelings and expectations

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

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Our adult styles of loving may be based on the style of attachment we established in infancy with our mothers,fathers,or other parenting figure.

A) True
B) False

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Intimate partnerships differ from friendships,in that intimate partnerships


A) do not require exclusiveness.
B) are more accepting and less critical.
C) are more stable and enduring over time.
D) include the presence of sexual desire.

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

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If you and your partner find that you argue again and again over the same issue,you should


A) seek professional help.
B) end the relationship.
C) accept the differences between yourselves.
D) put the issue aside and deal with it at another time.

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

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The degree to which we can skillfully and adaptively deal with our emotions and those of others is called:


A) emotional sensitivity.
B) emotional understanding.
C) emotional intelligence.
D) adaptation.

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

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What percentage of communication in a relationship may be nonverbal?


A) 25 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 85 percent

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

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When you want to have a serious discussion with your partner,


A) sooner is usually better.
B) state your concern in a general way,not too detailed.
C) focus on the whole person,not just one behaviour.
D) avoid blaming.

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

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Emotional intelligence includes


A) responding impulsively to feelings.
B) responding reactively to feelings.
C) recognizing feelings as they occur.
D) none of the above.

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

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Conflict can be a sign that the relationship is growing.

A) True
B) False

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The three keys of good communication in a relationship include all of the following,EXECPT


A) critical analysis.
B) self-disclosure.
C) listening skills.
D) feedback skills.

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

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Primary benefits of marriage include all of the following,EXCEPT:


A) affection.
B) sexual fulfillment.
C) emotional growth.
D) personal confirmation.

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

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Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved is called:


A) listening.
B) self-disclosure.
C) feedback.
D) openness.

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

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