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Securely attached adults


A) are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships but are committed once they are in one.
B) demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional.
C) are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D) tend to distance themselves from their partner.

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

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Which of the following statements about romantic love is true?


A) Males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females.
B) Females show higher avoidance of romantic love than males.
C) Males show higher anxiety about romantic love than females.
D) Males and females show the same level of avoidance and anxiety about romantic love.

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

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According to research, which of the following statements is true of the link between cohabitation and marital instability?


A) The link between cohabitation and marital instability is strong when only cohabitation with the eventual marital partner is examined.
B) Cohabiting does not have a negative effect on marriage if the couple did not have any previous live-in lovers.
C) Cohabiting has a negative effect on marriage if the couple did not have children prior to the marriage.
D) The risk of marital dissolution between cohabitors is much larger when they cohabited in their mid-twenties.

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

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According to Robert J. Sternberg, ________ love is the strongest and fullest form of love.


A) passionate
B) fatuous
C) affectionate
D) consummate

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

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Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him, but we aren't what you would call emotionally close. I love being with him, but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship." According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which type of love is Julie experiencing?


A) affectionate love
B) infatuation
C) consummate
D) companionate love

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

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


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D) been replaced by self-fulfillment as the most important life goal.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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to Robert J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love, ________ is physical and sexual attraction to another.


A) attachment
B) commitment
C) intimacy
D) passion

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

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Carla and Steve are in a love relationship. Carla has appraised their relationship and fully intends to maintain it even when faced with problems. Carla believes that Steve also loves her and will stand by her through life's ups and downs. According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, which of the following dimensions of love is emphasized in this scenario?


A) commitment
B) intimacy
C) attachment
D) passion

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

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________ individuals are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.


A) Disorganized
B) Anxious
C) Securely attached
D) Avoidant

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

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is the sixth developmental stage?


A) intimacy versus isolation
B) identity versus identity confusion
C) iutonomy versus shame and doubt
D) integrity versus despair

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

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Which of the following statements is true about gay and lesbian couples?


A) Lesbian couples usually have sexually "open" relationships.
B) Lesbian couples especially place a low priority on equality in their relationships.
C) In a high percentage of such couples, one partner is masculine and the other feminine.
D) Gays and lesbians prefer long-term, committed relationships.

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

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Martin and Suzy, who are classmates, have an affair with each other. They are in a relationship that has an ingredient of passion. However, they do not have feelings of warmth or closeness toward each other and do not intend to appraise the relationship. According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, Martin and Suzy's love relationship is mostly likely categorized as


A) infatuation.
B) intimacy.
C) fatuous love.
D) companionate love.

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

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Rose's ex-boyfriend, Peter, describes her as clingy and dependent. During their relationship, she always told him that she loved him and wanted to rush into marriage. She also kept tabs on Peter and was jealous of all his female friends and colleagues. Rose seems to have a(n) ________ attachment style.


A) secure
B) anxious
C) conflicted
D) avoidant

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

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Which of the following is true of the preferences of adults regarding the attachment styles of their partners?


A) Securely attached adults show a preference for individuals with an anxious attachment style.
B) Individuals with an anxious attachment style mostly seem to prefer a partner with an anxious attachment style.
C) Adults prefer to have an avoidant adult as a partner.
D) Adults prefer having a securely attached partner.

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

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After 3 years of being in an intimate relationship with her boyfriend, Susan realizes that although she still feels passion for her boyfriend, she now desires to simply have him close to her. She cares for him a lot and has deep feelings for him. In this scenario, Susan is most likely experiencing


A) passionate love.
B) affectionate love.
C) fatuous love.
D) romantic love.

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

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Which of the following is an advantage of having children early?


A) Parents are more likely to build up expectations for their children.
B) Planning for children's growth or education is more methodical and realistic.
C) The parents are likely to have more physical energy.
D) The parents have more time to consider their goals in life.

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

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Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

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The majority of studies have found lower...

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Which of the following is a common complaint of both divorced women and divorced men?


A) loss of religious affiliations
B) heightened self-esteem
C) anxiety about the unknowns in their lives
D) entering into a new intimate relationship too quickly

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

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

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Some of the advantages of being single i...

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages occurs during early adulthood, after individuals are well on their way to establishing stable and successful identities?


A) identity versus identity confusion
B) generativity versus stagnation
C) integrity versus despair
D) intimacy versus isolation

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

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