Question 1

In cultures where parent-arranged marriages are common,marriages are often

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A)  stable and permanent.
B)  likely to end in divorce.
C)  part of polygamous relationships.
D)  contingent on the fertility of the partners.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Being skillful at providing positive feedback includes providing constructive criticism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A helpful skill in relationships is to be able to observe our emotions without judging them or immediately acting on them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships,EXCEPT that

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements about strong families is FALSE?

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A)  Family members rarely seek counseling.
B)  Family members express appreciation for one another.
C)  Family members communicate with one another.
D)  Family members share a sense of spiritual wellness.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the increasing popularity of cohabitation?

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A)  increased availability of contraceptives
B)  younger average age at marriage
C)  greater social acceptance of premarital sex
D)  a larger pool of single and divorced peopleE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Having the conviction that you are always right is harmless competitiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A common issue that can hurt a relationship is expecting

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A)  your partner to change.
B)  that your partner loves you.
C)  physical and emotional intimacy.
D)  that you can trust your partner.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 9

All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution EXCEPT

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A)  clarifying the issue.
B)  finding out what each person wants.
C)  not giving in to compromise.
D)  reviewing and negotiating.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Intense passion is required for love to endure.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Family rituals can best be described as

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A)  methods by which parents control their children.
B)  ceremonies performed for religious reasons.
C)  traditions that build family ties.
D)  regularly repeated daily activities.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

If you are the rejected person in a failed relationship,you should go out and begin a new relationship immediately.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Legally,marital status affects all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Social Security.
B)  federal tax status.
C)  medical decision making.
D)  the right to use contraceptives.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 14

Lovers are usually more accepting and less critical than friends.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Marriage has been found to have many health benefits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intimate partnerships differ from friendships in that intimate partnerships

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Commitment is based on

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A)  the level of romance in a relationship.
B)  conscious choice.
C)  the amount of sexual intimacy in a relationship.
D)  feelings and emotions.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again?

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A)  15 percent
B)  50 percent
C)  75 percent
D)  95 percentE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

In cultures where parent-arranged marriages are common,marriages are often

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Being skillful at providing positive feedback includes providing constructive criticism.

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A helpful skill in relationships is to be able to observe our emotions without judging them or immediately acting on them.

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All of the following are drawbacks to online relationships,EXCEPT that

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Which of the following statements about strong families is FALSE?

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the increasing popularity of cohabitation?

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Having the conviction that you are always right is harmless competitiveness.

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A common issue that can hurt a relationship is expecting

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All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution EXCEPT

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Intense passion is required for love to endure.

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Family rituals can best be described as

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If you are the rejected person in a failed relationship,you should go out and begin a new relationship immediately.

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Legally,marital status affects all of the following EXCEPT

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Lovers are usually more accepting and less critical than friends.

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Marriage has been found to have many health benefits.

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

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Intimate partnerships differ from friendships in that intimate partnerships

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

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Commitment is based on

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Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again?

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