Question 1

Regarding sex differences in friendships, which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Same-sex friendships are more important to women than they are to men.
B)  Male-male friendships emphasize shared activities and common interests.
C)  Female-female friendships emphasize conversational and emotional expressiveness.
D)  Both women and men see their opposite-sex friends as more loyal and helpful than their same-sex friends.

Question 2

The practice of polygamy is, by definition, an exception to which social expectation about marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is voluntary.
B)  It is based on love.
C)  It is permanent.
D)  It is exclusive.

Question 3

Let's say you're friends with your co-worker, Eric, who's up for a promotion. Which of the following reflects the task dimension of your relationship?

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A)  Based on his performance, you don't feel Eric deserves the promotion.
B)  As his friend, you want Eric to get the promotion.
C)  If Eric doesn't get the promotion, you will console him and help cheer him up.
D)  All of these are examples of the task dimension of your relationship.

Question 4

Explain what it means that friendships are typically between peers, and give examples of friendships in which this is not true.

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Question 5

Define the social and task dimensions of work relationships and indicate how they can make social relationships among co-workers challenging.

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The social dimension of work relationshi...

Question 6

Research indicates that becoming friends with your customers is almost always bad for business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify and explain the benefits that are often denied by federal law to couples who are not legally married.

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There are several benefits that are ofte...

Question 8

Gottman has discovered that satisfied couples maintain what ratio of positive to negative communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  5:1
B)  8:1
C)  14:1
D)  1:1 A

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the health benefits of marriage identified in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Married people live longer.
B)  Married people tend to be healthier.
C)  Married people have better sexual health.
D)  Married people are less likely to abuse alcohol and drugs.

Question 10

Friendship rules are almost always explicit rather than implicit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following reasons that people keep opposite-sex relationships nonromantic is NOT shown by the research?

Accepted Answer

A)  They aren't ready to be in a romantic relationship.
B)  They aren't attracted to their friend.
C)  They are romantically interested in a third person.
D)  They are concerned about their sibling or friend who is romantically interested in the friend. C

Question 12

Which of the following statements about same-sex partners is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some of them enter into formal relationships known as domestic partnerships.
B)  Communication in sex-same partnerships resembles that in opposite-sex partnerships.
C)  Satisfaction levels in same-sex partnerships are equal to those in opposite-sex partnerships.
D)  All the answers are correct.

Question 13

Compare and contrast family roles and family rituals, giving concrete examples of each.

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Family roles and family rituals are both...

Question 14

Research indicates that most American households are headed by a married couple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Gottman's couple typology, which type of couple handles disagreements in a way that is open, but discussions tend to be competitive rather than cooperative?

Accepted Answer

A)  validating
B)  volatile
C)  conflict-avoidant
D)  hostile

Question 16

Explain the basic principles behind Petronio's communication privacy management theory. How do couples/families decide the process of sharing information? How are these rules communicated to others? What advantages are there to sharing information freely with outsiders? What are the advantages of keeping information private?

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Question 17

Think about your parents' relationship for a moment. Following Fitzpatrick's couple types, identify which marital schemata represents your parents' communication pattern. Give specific examples that illustrate and justify your classification.

Accepted Answer

My parents' communication pattern can be best represented by the "traditional" marital schemata according to Fitzpatrick's couple types. This is because they adhere to traditional gender roles and have a hierarchical structure in their relationship.

One specific example that illustrates this is the way they make decisions. My father is the primary decision-maker in the household, and my mother defers to him on important matters. For instance, when it comes to financial decisions or major purchases, my father always has the final say, and my mother supports his decisions without question.

Another example is the division of household labor. My mother takes on the majority of the domestic responsibilities, such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare, while my father focuses on providing for the family financially. This traditional division of labor reflects their adherence to traditional gender roles and the hierarchical structure of their relationship.

Overall, my parents' communication pattern aligns with the "traditional" marital schemata as they exhibit traditional gender roles and a hierarchical structure in their relationship.

Question 18

English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge said, "Friendship is a sheltering tree." Explain the meaning behind this statement, making explicit reference to the emotional, material, and health benefits of friendship. Use examples from your own friendships to illustrate Coleridge's point.

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge's quote "Friends...

Question 19

Single-parent families can include biological children, step-children, and/or adopted children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following reasons is most commonly cited for ending a friendship due to changes in life circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  having a child
B)  moving away
C)  getting married
D)  experiencing an illness in the family

Exam 10: Family and Intimate Relationships

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Explain what it means that friendships are typically between peers, and give examples of friendships in which this is not true.

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Research indicates that becoming friends with your customers is almost always bad for business.

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Compare and contrast family roles and family rituals, giving concrete examples of each.

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Research indicates that most American households are headed by a married couple.

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Single-parent families can include biological children, step-children, and/or adopted children.

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