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Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt.This example demonstrates that they


A) have strong intimate bonds.
B) are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings.
C) are emotionally available in their relationship.
D) have an ability to remain emotionally detached.

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By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election,Derrick missed an opportunity to build


A) his level of emotional support.
B) relational connectedness.
C) collective connectedness.
D) collective competition.

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Which of the following statements about the benefits of marriage is TRUE?


A) Being in an unhealthy marriage is better for psychological wellness than being unmarried.
B) The health benefits of marriage are not enjoyed by unmarried romantic partners who live together.
C) Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples.
D) Married men are more likely to maintain a healthful body weight than unmarried men.

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A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is


A) consensual.
B) open.
C) intimate.
D) monogamous.

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Social support may BEST help reduce stress by


A) making challenges look less forbidding.
B) increasing the body's release of cortisol.
C) providing role models of others facing stressors.
D) increasing our social commitments,which can distract us from our problems.

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What is social media screening?


A) something practiced by some U.S.employers in order to find information about job applicants
B) a technique in which you compare the quality of a variety of social networking sites
C) a course you can take to help you learn about managing your privacy settings
D) an illegal practice

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Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists propose that the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to


A) developmental incompatibility.
B) a drop in adrenaline levels.
C) a decrease in chemicals similar to amphetamines.
D) familiarity and daily stresses.

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The definition of the term family


A) doesn't change over time.
B) changes over time.
C) is determined by the local community.
D) is determined by the family's religious beliefs.

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Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?


A) In relationships,power is the ability to make more money than one's partner.
B) In relationships,power is the ability to make and implement decisions.
C) Over the last century,the power dynamics between men and women have remained largely the same.
D) The increased divorce rate in the past century was largely due to men feeling uncomfortable sharing power.

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Do you think jealousy is present in a healthy relationship? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

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A certain amount of jealousy is expected...

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Rico and Chris are close friends and classmates.Each day they are an important influence on each other's actions.This example BEST demonstrates their


A) need for social fulfillment.
B) detachment in regard to one another's feelings.
C) behavioral interdependence.
D) availability for each other.

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A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is


A) oxytocin.
B) adrenaline.
C) cortisol.
D) dopamine.

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A majority of Americans identify similar ideas about having and raising children as the most important trait they look for in a partner.

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Feeling that you have to share everything with your partner is a sign of a healthy relationship.

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Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?


A) Your beliefs,attitudes,and values are significantly different.
B) You live in close proximity to each other.
C) You have similar values,interests,and socioeconomic status.
D) You are physically attracted to each other.

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After stubbing his toe,Tom told Connie that he was in agonizing pain.Connie said she believed him,but rolled her eyes.Tom most likely


A) felt that Connie was being supportive.
B) believed that Connie felt he was exaggerating his pain.
C) would feel comfortable sharing more of his feelings with Connie.
D) decided that Connie had not heard him.

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Identify the three elements that,according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love,are characteristic of loving relationships,and their association with consummate love.

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The three elements common to l...

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College students today are having sex more frequently and with a greater number of partners than students did 30 years ago.

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A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.

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Hedda and Kate have been sharing an apartment for two months,but they're both frustrated.Hedda is tired of nagging Kate about cleaning up after herself,and Kate is tired of being nagged every time she leaves an unwashed coffee cup in the sink.Which of the following strategies might help them resolve their conflict?


A) They should use "you" messages that clearly tell the listener what she is doing wrong.
B) They should use "I" messages that clearly state how the speaker feels and what she wants.
C) They should avoid talking about the problem until they have thought of a workable solution for solving it.
D) After agreeing to a solution,they should permanently drop the subject.

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