Question 1

All of the following are liabilities associated with cohabitation,EXCEPT

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A)  absence of the legal protection of marriage.
B)  loss of inheritance rights.
C)  loss of spousal health insurance benefits.
D)  loss of protection against domestic violence.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

If you want to pursue an online relationship,

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A)  use sexually oriented Web sites that will get your message across.
B)  hold out for a "perfect" partner;after all,you have thousands to choose from.
C)  give out only your name and placement of employment/school;never give out your phone number.
D)  find out the other person's situation and intention.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

All of the following are important guidelines for ending a relationship,EXCEPT

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A)  "Give the relationship a fair chance before breaking up."
B)  "Be fair and honest."
C)  "Be tactful."
D)  "Move on as quickly as possible."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false regarding gender roles in marriage?

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A)  Married women,even those who work,do most domestic tasks.
B)  Married men suffer more job-related stress than married women.
C)  There is a move toward equalization of responsibilities in marriages.
D)  Married men have assumed an equal share in child care responsibilities.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Although evidence has suggested that children from single-parent families are less successful in school,this could actually be attributed to _______________ and not the absence of the second parent.

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A)  gang affiliation
B)  lack of an extended family
C)  drug abuse
D)  low educational attainment of the single parentE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships?

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A)  They provide intimacy,security,and support.
B)  Household tasks are often shared or split between partners.
C)  Each partner assumes a traditional gender role.
D)  Both partners are usually self-supporting.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE for most strong families?

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

Question 8

The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Even if your earliest relationships were less than ideal,you can still create satisfying adult relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most important question for potential mates is,

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

Question 12

Once children grow up and leave home,marital satisfaction

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A)  increases.
B)  decreases.
C)  severely decreases.
D)  is not changed.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

More than half of African American children live in single-parent families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a constructive strategy for conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding out what the other person wants
B)  clarifying the issue
C)  reviewing and renegotiating
D)  providing selective informationE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Friendships have all the same characteristics as intimate partnerships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To develop a healthy intimate relationship,it is important to self-disclose

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A)  at a slow but steady rate.
B)  early in the relationship.
C)  rarely;you do not want to frighten your potential partner.
D)  early and often;vulnerability is part of the game.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Real friends

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A)  can be tense with each other.
B)  do not share past difficult experiences.
C)  should not be altruistic.
D)  include passion in their relationship.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Situation
Jake and Sally have dated for several months.They have talked briefly about marriage and more extensively about living together.They have a strong sexual attraction to each other and describe their relationship as passionate.Sally feels very lucky to have met someone like Jake and wants to spend all of their free time together.She is even willing to take up Jake's hobbies so that they can be together all of the time.Lately,Sally has developed an intense jealousy over Jake spending time with his friends from work.Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom.
-Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships?

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More than half of African American children live in single-parent families.

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Real friends

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Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

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To develop a healthy intimate relationship,it is important to self-disclose

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All of the following are important guidelines for ending a relationship,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements is false regarding gender roles in marriage?

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Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

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Which of the following is NOT a constructive strategy for conflict resolution?

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Once children grow up and leave home,marital satisfaction

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Even if your earliest relationships were less than ideal,you can still create satisfying adult relationships.

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The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatibility.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE for most strong families?

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If you want to pursue an online relationship,

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Although evidence has suggested that children from single-parent families are less successful in school,this could actually be attributed to _______________ and not the absence of the second parent.

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Friendships have all the same characteristics as intimate partnerships.

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All of the following are liabilities associated with cohabitation,EXCEPT

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Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

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The most important question for potential mates is,

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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships?

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More than half of African American children live in single-parent families.

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Real friends

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Commitment is more of a feeling than a conscious choice.

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To develop a healthy intimate relationship,it is important to self-disclose

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All of the following are important guidelines for ending a relationship,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements is false regarding gender roles in marriage?

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Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

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Which of the following is NOT a constructive strategy for conflict resolution?

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Once children grow up and leave home,marital satisfaction

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Even if your earliest relationships were less than ideal,you can still create satisfying adult relationships.

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The foundation of most relationships is sexual compatibility.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE for most strong families?

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If you want to pursue an online relationship,

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Although evidence has suggested that children from single-parent families are less successful in school,this could actually be attributed to _______________ and not the absence of the second parent.

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Friendships have all the same characteristics as intimate partnerships.

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All of the following are liabilities associated with cohabitation,EXCEPT

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Blended family is another term for stepfamily.

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