Question 1

Which of the following statements about cohabiting arrangements in the United States is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Fewer than 1 of 10 cohabiting arrangements lasts five years, indicating that these arrangements are often not long-lasting.

Question 2

In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?

Accepted Answer

According to research, cohabitation is virtually universal in Sweden before marriage.

Question 3

Carlise feels passionate about her husband. They often disclose their innermost thoughts to one another, and both are committed to the relationship. Which type of love describes their relationship?

Accepted Answer

Consummate love is characterized by passion, intimacy, and commitment, which aligns with Carlise's passionate feelings, their mutual disclosure, and commitment to the relationship.

Question 4

Which country listed has the lowest percentage of individuals adopting a single lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Miranda and Blake are a typical young adult couple building a life together. Their lifestyle, choosing to live like a married couple but without getting married, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation refers to a living arrangement where an unmarried couple lives together in a long-term relationship that resembles a marriage.

Question 6

Bob worships his colleague Anne. He loves her from afar but there is no intimacy or closeness between them. Sternberg would characterize this as _____ love.

Accepted Answer

Fatuous love involves a strong commitment and passion, but without intimacy. This is consistent with the scenario presented where Bob has strong feelings for Anne but they lack any intimacy or closeness.

Question 7

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as:

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is the act of living together in a sexual relationship without being married. Choice A, consensual validation, refers to the validation of one's own beliefs and values through the agreement of others. Choice B, attachment, refers to the emotional bond or connection between two people. Choice C, co-parenting, refers to the sharing of parenting responsibilities by two individuals who are not in a romantic relationship.

Question 8

According to Robert J. Sternberg, which of the following is the strongest and fullest form of love?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert J. Sternberg, Consummate love is the strongest and fullest form of love, which combines passion, intimacy, and commitment. Passionate love only involves intense feelings of desire and attraction, while affectionate love only involves close emotional bonds without any sexual component. Fatuous love involves a romantic relationship built on a shallow foundation, often based on physical attraction and commitment without intimacy.

Question 9

If passion and commitment are present but intimacy is not, Sternberg calls the relationship _____ love, as when one person worships another from a distance.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, when passion and commitment exist without intimacy, the relationship is called "fatuous love." This is because the individuals may be committed to each other and feel intense attraction but they lack a deep emotional connection or understanding of one another. The worshipful distance that one person may have towards another is a characteristic of this type of love.

Question 10

A relationship marked by intimacy and commitment but low or lacking in passion is called _____, a pattern often found among couples who have been married for many years.

Accepted Answer

The relationship described is characterized by high levels of intimacy and commitment but low levels of passion, which is consistent with the definition of affectionate love. This pattern is often observed in long-term married couples who have built a deep connection but may have lost some of the initial intensity that marked their relationship. Romantic love, on the other hand, is characterized by high passion, intimacy, and sometimes commitment. Consummate love is a combination of all three components (passion, intimacy, and commitment) and is considered the most complete form of love. Fatuous love is marked by high passion and commitment but may lack intimacy, which is not consistent with the scenario described.

Question 11

Megan is choosing to remain single. It is likely she will face all of these challenges due to her single status EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Being able to adopt a pet is not a challenge related to being single; in fact, it is often easier for single individuals to adopt pets as they may have more flexibility and time to care for them.

Question 12

In Sternberg's view, an affair or a fling in which there is little intimacy and even less commitment is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Infatuation is characterized by passion without commitment or intimacy, which aligns with the description given in the question. Consummation typically refers to the act of making a relationship official or physically consummating a relationship, and does not accurately describe the scenario given. Fatuous love involves commitment without intimacy, whereas the scenario given involves little intimacy or commitment. Companionate love involves intimacy and commitment without a strong emphasis on passion, which also does not fit the scenario given.

Question 13

Randy is far away from home at a business meeting in a large city. He is single and looking to have a quick, whirlwind sexual relationship for a day or two before going back home. According to Robert J. Sternberg, when sexual passion is the only ingredient, Randy is looking for _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Robert J. Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, infatuation is characterized by high levels of passion without intimacy or commitment, which aligns with Randy's desire for a short-term, passionate relationship.

Question 14

In 2014, _____ of U.S. adults 18 years old and older had never been married.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2014, _____ of U.S. adults 18...

Question 15

Vincent is choosing to remain single. It is likely he will enjoy all these advantages due to his single status EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Remaining single may provide freedom and privacy, but it does not necessarily make forming intimate relationships easier, as being single can sometimes mean fewer opportunities for deep connections.

Question 16

Corey and Emily are at a party. They decided to "hook up," but aren't sure if anything will come of it. They plan to see each other tomorrow. In Sternberg's model, they are experiencing:

Accepted Answer

In Sternberg's model, infatuation is characterized by passion without intimacy or commitment, which aligns with Corey and Emily's situation of hooking up without certainty about the future.

Question 17

Brenda and Jonathan have been married for 15 years. When Brenda develops a potentially fatal lung disease, Jonathan retires in order to care for Brenda. This shows that Brenda and Jonathan's relationship has a high level of:

Accepted Answer

Jonathan's decision to retire in order to care for Brenda shows a strong sense of commitment to their relationship, as he is willing to make significant sacrifices and prioritize Brenda's well-being over his career or personal interests. This level of commitment is indicative of a strong, long-lasting relationship, rather than short-lived infatuation or passion, or a more superficial form of love such as fatuous love.

Question 18

When all three dimensions of Sternberg's triarchic theory of love are present in a relationship, what type of love are people experiencing?

Accepted Answer

When all three dimensions of Sternberg's triarchic theory of love (passion, intimacy, and commitment) are present in a relationship, it is considered to be consummate love. This type of love is often considered the ideal type of love as it encompasses all three important aspects for a successful and satisfying relationship.

Question 19

According to Robert J. Sternberg, which of the following BEST describes the love in a relationship where passion is the only ingredient, and intimacy and commitment are low?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert J. Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the combination of passion, intimacy, and commitment are necessary for consummate love. In this scenario, where passion is high but intimacy and commitment are low, it is characterized as infatuation. Fatuous love involves high levels of passion and commitment, but low levels of intimacy. Companionate love involves high levels of intimacy and commitment, but low levels of passion.

Question 20

There has been _____ in the number of cohabiting U.S. couples since 1970.

Accepted Answer

Since 1970, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cohabiting U.S. couples, reflecting changing social norms and attitudes towards marriage and living arrangements.

Quiz 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood