Question 1

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are

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A)  social.
B)  academic.
C)  religious.
D)  economic.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Argue for or against same sex-marriages using only facts.(Do not give opinions. )

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Question 3

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Emotional intelligence includes

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A)  responding impulsively to feelings.
B)  responding reactively to feelings.
C)  recognizing feelings as they occur.
D)  rejecting all emotional support.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

It is important to finish serious discussions about relationship conflicts on a positive note,even if no agreement is reached.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One difference between heterosexual and homosexual couples is that same-sex partnerships tend to

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A)  be more egalitarian.
B)  have clearly defined roles for each partner.
C)  have one partner provide for the other financially.
D)  have special legal protections.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of happy marriage?

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A)  good communication
B)  previous positive sexual experience
C)  agreement on religious values
D)  feeling good about the personality of the otherE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

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) None of the above

Question 9

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who,when they reach adulthood,

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A)  find it easy to establish relationships.
B)  are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle.
C)  tend to stay married to the same person for a lifetime.
D)  are inclined to run from relationships.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

People who have a positive self-concept are more likely to develop successful intimate relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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A)  do so immediately without preparation.
B)  state your concern in a general,not too detailed way.
C)  focus on the whole person,not just one behavior.
D)  avoid blaming,accusing,or belittling him or her.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The birth of the first child is most likely to

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A)  cause very little change in a marriage.
B)  reinforce traditional marital roles.
C)  cause an equal degree of change for fathers and mothers.
D)  reduce relationship stress.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

____________ is a constructive response to another's self-disclosure.

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A)  Criticism
B)  Feedback
C)  A nonverbal cue
D)  Issue clarificationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

List two positive and two potentially negative things about: (1)being single, (2)cohabiting with a partner,and (3)being married.

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Positive:
- Independe...

Question 16

Reciprocity refers to

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A)  give-and-take between friends.
B)  mutual respect.
C)  over-dependence.
D)  sexual desire.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

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

Question 18

The most long-lasting element of love is

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A)  euphoriA.
B)  preoccupation with the loved one.
C)  commitment.
D)  idealization of the loved one.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

The four general parenting styles include all the following EXCEPT

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A)  authoritarian.
B)  authoritative.
C)  permissive.
D)  absent.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Providing ultimatums will often bring a conflict to a sudden and successful resolution.

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A) True 
 B)False

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