Question 1

Most friendships are based on
A)choice and high reciprocity.
B)choice and low reciprocity.
C)strict rules and high reciprocity.
D)strict rules and low reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

Most friendships are formed through choice, meaning both parties have a say in whether or not they want to pursue a friendship. Additionally, a key factor in maintaining friendships is high reciprocity, or mutual give-and-take.

Question 2

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their
A)sexuality.
B)language skills.
C)intellect.
D)vulnerability.

Accepted Answer

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component in female friendships is due to females having more comfort with their vulnerability. This is because women are typically socialized to be more emotionally expressive and to seek out emotional support from others, whereas men are often discouraged from expressing vulnerability or seeking emotional support, leading to less intimate sharing in male friendships.

Question 3

Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?
A)Intimacy
B)Sociability
C)Commitment
D)Passion

Accepted Answer

The three components of love, according to Sternberg, are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sociability is not one of the components.

Question 4

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during
A)young adulthood.
B)middle adulthood.
C)late adulthood.
D)latest adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Young adulthood is when individuals tend to establish a variety of social connections, including friendships, romantic relationships, and professional networks. This is typically a time of exploring and meeting new people, which results in having numerous acquaintances and friends. As people progress through life, their social circle tends to shrink as they focus on maintaining deeper relationships with a smaller group of individuals. Therefore, middle adulthood and beyond are less likely to be associated with having large numbers of acquaintances/friends.

Question 5

In online friendships, ____ is an important factor because visual cues may not be present to verify the information being presented.
A)verbal clarity
B)anonymity
C)trust
D)compatibility

Accepted Answer

In online friendships, trust is essential because you cannot confirm the authenticity of the information provided by the other person, as visual cues may not be present. It can be challenging to determine whether someone is telling the truth or not, so trust is crucial in building lasting and meaningful friendships online.

Question 6

While Victor and Victoria have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is best described as
A)infatuation.
B)friendship.
C)consummate love.
D)companionate love.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between Victor and Victoria is best described as infatuation, which is characterized by strong feelings of attraction and desire but without a deep emotional connection or commitment. This type of relationship often lacks intimacy and long-term viability. It is not friendship or consummate love, which both involve deeper emotional connections and commitment, and it is not companionate love, which involves a strong sense of intimacy and bonding but may not necessarily have a strong sexual component.

Question 7

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.
A)shared
B)affective
C)sociability
D)communal

Accepted Answer

The sociability dimension of friendship refers to the extent to which friends engage in shared activities or hobbies, have similar interests, and enjoy spending time together. Ernie keeps Bert amused by telling him funny stories, which is a clear example of sociability dimension.

Question 8

Siegfried and Roy have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Roy has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Siegfried and Roy appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.
A)buildup
B)continuation
C)acquaintanceship
D)deterioration

Accepted Answer

The description of Siegfried and Roy's friendship indicates that they are experiencing a deterioration stage, where they have less in common and may be drifting apart.

Question 9

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.
A)commitment
B)passion
C)infatuation
D)intimacy

Accepted Answer

Mickey's statement suggests that he feels a strong sense of intimacy with his girlfriend. He trusts her enough to confide in her and share personal information, which is a key aspect of intimacy in a relationship.

Question 10

Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is most likely to be her friend?
A)Athena, who also likes to play handball
B)Hera, who works in the same office
C)Aphrodite, who is someone in whom Calliope can confide
D)Venus, who likes to party

Accepted Answer

The answer of Calliope is a typical woman who works...

Question 11

Rhett and Scarlet have a relationship characterized by a lifetime of marriage characterized by little physical desire and no sharing of thoughts or feelings. This relationship is best described as one of strong
A)intimacy.
B)passion.
C)commitment.
D)infatuation.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between Rhett and Scarlet lacks both physical desire and emotional connection, but they have stayed committed to each other throughout their lives. This lack of intimacy and passion is counterbalanced by their strong commitment to each other, making it a good example of a relationship characterized by commitment rather than intimacy or passion. Infatuation is not a strong enough basis for a lifelong marriage.

Question 12

Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently, their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage?
A)Eric and Jon move away from each other.
B)Eric develops a mental disorder.
C)Eric and Jon find new friends.
D)Jon gets married, and Eric remains single.

Accepted Answer

Finding new friends is one of the major factors that can lead to the ending stage in a deteriorating friendship. It is common for people to drift apart when their social circles change, especially if they don't make an effort to maintain the relationship. The other options may affect the friendship but are not likely to result in the ending stage by themselves.

Question 13

Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship.
A)contextual
B)sociability
C)shared
D)affective

Accepted Answer

The affective component of friendship refers to emotional closeness and intimacy, which is exemplified by Sanford's friendships based on self-disclosure and intimacy. The other options are not as relevant to this particular example.

Question 14

The initial stage in friendship development is called
A)buildup.
B)continuation.
C)acquaintanceship.
D)deterioration.

Accepted Answer

The initial stage in friendship development is called acquaintanceship, as it involves getting to know someone and establishing a basic level of familiarity before moving on to deeper stages of friendship. This stage may involve regular interactions and shared activities, but does not necessarily involve the level of trust and emotional intimacy seen in more established friendships.

Question 15

A relative strength of online friendships involves the ability of the user to
A)know exactly who they are dealing with.
B)control the level of intimacy in the relationship.
C)ensure compatibility.
D)meet in a less anonymous manner than in face-to-face friendships.

Accepted Answer

One advantage of online friendships is that the user can control the level of intimacy in the relationship, which can promote comfort and trust. However, the user cannot always know exactly who they are dealing with and ensuring compatibility can be difficult. Meeting in a less anonymous manner than face-to-face friendships may also not be possible in all cases.

Question 16

Juliet wants Romeo physically, and she wants him badly! Juliet is most likely experiencing
A)intimacy.
B)passion.
C)commitment.
D)companionate love.

Accepted Answer

Juliet's strong physical desire for Romeo indicates that she is experiencing passion, which is a component of romantic love. Intimacy, commitment, and companionate love do not necessarily involve strong physical attraction or desire.

Question 17

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?
A)He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement.
B)He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump.
C)He could disclose his love for her.
D)He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong.

Accepted Answer

Gene's willingness to participate in Peggy's hobby of skydiving shows that he is willing to engage in activities that are important to her, even if they may not be his personal preference. This highlights the communal aspect of their friendship, where they support each other's interests and participate in shared experiences.

Question 18

Hansel (a male)and Gretel (a female)are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel's biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be
A)overperceiving Gretel's level of sexual interest in him.
B)overperceiving Gretel's need for emotional intimacy in the friendship.
C)underperceiving Gretel's intelligence.
D)underperceiving Gretel's jealousy.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that men are more likely to overperceive women's sexual interest in them in cross-gender friendships. This is known as the "sexual overperception bias." Option B could also be a possibility, but A is the more likely scenario. Options C and D are not typically associated with cross-gender friendships.

Question 19

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of
A)passion.
B)romantic love.
C)commitment.
D)consummate love.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "till death do us part" implies a sense of commitment to staying together even through challenging times and until the end of life. This suggests that the best choice is C) commitment.

Question 20

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are
A)less emotionally intense and less sexual.
B)less emotionally intense and more sexual.
C)more emotionally intense and less sexual.
D)more emotionally intense and more sexual.

Accepted Answer

Friendship relationships are typically characterized by a strong emotional connection and a mutual respect and liking for one another, but they are usually not as sexually intimate as love relationships. Love relationships, on the other hand, tend to involve a deeper emotional connection and often include sexual attraction and physical intimacy.

Quiz 11: Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Most friendships are based on

The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their

Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during

In online friendships, ____ is an important factor because visual cues may not be present to verify the information being presented.

While Victor and Victoria have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is best described as

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.

Siegfried and Roy have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Roy has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Siegfried and Roy appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.

Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is most likely to be her friend?

Rhett and Scarlet have a relationship characterized by a lifetime of marriage characterized by little physical desire and no sharing of thoughts or feelings. This relationship is best described as one of strong

Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently, their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage?

Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship.

The initial stage in friendship development is called

A relative strength of online friendships involves the ability of the user to

Juliet wants Romeo physically, and she wants him badly! Juliet is most likely experiencing

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

Hansel (a male) and Gretel (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel's biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are