Question 1

The concept of ___________________ has been used to explain why some couples become disillusioned and less relationally satisfied when their formerly long distance relationships become proximal.

Accepted Answer

The concept of idealization is used to explain why some couples might become disillusioned and less satisfied when their long-distance relationships become proximal. In long-distance relationships, partners often idealize each other because they do not face daily challenges together. When they start living close to each other, the reality may not match their idealized perceptions, leading to disillusionment.

Question 2

In terms of sex differences in maintenance behaviors, the authors of your text book takes the position that:

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Tyler and Brianna are best friends, but sometimes they can't help thinking about each other as potential romantic partners rather than friends. The challenge they are dealing with is:

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The text book summarizes a study that compared maintenance behavior in virtual, Pinocchio, cyber-emigrant, and real-world relationships. According to this study, the amount of maintenance behavior people use is best predicted by:

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that the level of commitment in a relationship is the strongest predictor of how much effort people put into maintaining that relationship, regardless of the modality.

Question 5

Although gay and lesbian couples report using many of the same maintenance behaviors as straight couples, _____________________ is especially important for maintaining gay and lesbian relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although gay and lesbian couples report using...

Question 6

Research suggests that the most common reason cross-sex friends keep their relationship platonic is:

Accepted Answer

The most common reason cross-sex friends keep their relationship platonic is to safeguard the relationship. They value the friendship as it is and fear that introducing romance could complicate or damage the dynamic.

Question 7

In which situation are people LEAST likely to use antisocial maintenance behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial maintenance behaviors are typically used in less satisfying relationships or when there's a desire to control or distance oneself from a partner. In satisfying relationships, people are less likely to engage in behaviors that could be harmful or damaging.

Question 8

Which of the following maintenance behaviors do men friends use more than women friends?

Accepted Answer

Men friends are more likely to engage in joint activities as a way to maintain their friendships, whereas women might use more verbal communication and emotional sharing.

Question 9

According to research reported in your text book, the biggest disadvantage that college students associate with friends with benefits relationships is that:

Accepted Answer

One of the most significant disadvantages of friends with benefits relationships, as reported in research, is the risk that one partner might develop romantic feelings. This can complicate the relationship, leading to potential emotional distress or the end of the arrangement if the feelings are not mutual.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Accepted Answer

Research on relationship maintenance behaviors suggests that while the frequency and type of maintenance behaviors may change over time, there is not a universal, steady decrease in maintenance behaviors the longer couples are married. Instead, successful long-term relationships often involve continued or adapted maintenance efforts.

Question 11

Which type of cross-sex friendship has been found to contain the most maintenance behavior?

Accepted Answer

Mutual romance cross-sex friendships involve both parties having romantic feelings for each other but choosing to remain friends. This type of relationship requires a high level of maintenance behavior to navigate the complexities of romantic feelings while maintaining a platonic friendship.

Question 12

A "friends with benefits" relationship is different from a "romantic relationship" because:

Accepted Answer

Romantic relationships typically involve a higher level of commitment and exclusivity compared to friends with benefits relationships, which are more casual and focus on physical intimacy without the expectations of a traditional romantic partnership.

Question 13

Talking about the future of the relationship falls under the maintenance behavior called:

Accepted Answer

Assurances often involve discussing the future of the relationship and affirming commitment to each other, which helps in maintaining and strengthening the relationship.

Question 14

Which of the following behaviors is the best example of the maintenance behavior called positivity?

Accepted Answer

Positivity in relationship maintenance involves behaviors that promote a positive emotional climate between partners. Acting cheerful and optimistic is a direct way to contribute to a positive atmosphere, making choice B the best example of positivity.

Question 15

According to research discussed in the textbook, the #1 activity that middle school and high school girls would hate to have to give up is:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that talking on the telephone is a highly valued social activity among middle school and high school girls, reflecting the importance of social connections and communication in their lives.

Question 16

Maureen and Michael are platonic cross-sex friends. Maureen's boyfriend gets jealous when she spends a lot of time with Michael; and Michael constantly has to explain to everyone that he is not interested in Maureen in a romantic way. The challenge they are dealing with is:

Accepted Answer

The public presentation challenge involves managing how others perceive the friendship, especially when others suspect romantic involvement, as is the case with Maureen and Michael.

Question 17

Which of the following was not discussed in the textbook as a way of defining relational maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Relational maintenance typically involves strategies and behaviors to keep a relationship in existence, in repair, and in a specified state or condition. High commitment is often a result or goal of maintenance rather than a definition of maintenance itself.

Question 18

Which of the following behaviors is a prosocial maintenance behavior?

Accepted Answer

Task sharing is a prosocial maintenance behavior as it involves cooperation and collaboration, which helps maintain and strengthen relationships.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about friends with benefits relationships is FALSE according to the research reported in your text book?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that most partners in friends with benefits relationships do not typically negotiate ground rules, making statement B false.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the principles of equity theory as presented in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

Equity theory posits that equitable relationships, where the distribution of resources is perceived as fair, are the most satisfying. It does not suggest that the most satisfying relationships are those where both partners feel over-benefited, which would actually create a sense of inequity.

Quiz 10: Staying Close