Question 1

Maria's accusation that John cheated on her is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A reproach is an expression of disapproval or disappointment, and accusing someone of cheating would fall under that category. Options B, C and D do not accurately describe Maria's accusation.

Question 2

When Carlos lies to Jacob about how much money he makes at his new job because he's embarrassed at how little he makes, his reason for lying is best described as to

Accepted Answer

Carlos is lying to protect his self-image as he is embarrassed about his low salary.

Question 3

Repeated, unwelcome intrusions that create concern for personal safety and fear in the target are collectively known as

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question matches the definition of stalking, which is a pattern of repeated behavior in which an individual, group, or organization habitually engages in actions directed at a specific person that cause that person to feel threatened or harassed. Stalking can include a wide range of behaviors, including following, surveillance, unwanted communication, and physical actions. It is a serious and potentially dangerous form of harassment that can cause significant emotional distress and impact the quality of life of the target.

Question 4

Jim uses verbal threats against Toni as a way of maintaining dominance in their relationship.Jim's actions display which type of partner violence as defined in the text?

Accepted Answer

Intimate terrorism involves using physical, sexual, or psychological abuse to establish dominance in a relationship. Jim's use of verbal threats to maintain dominance over Toni falls under this type of partner violence.

Question 5

The reasons for evoking jealousy in a relationship include relational

Accepted Answer

Evoking jealousy in a relationship can be a way to seek relational rewards, such as more attention, affection or commitment from a partner, or to seek relational revenge, such as to punish a partner for real or perceived wrongdoing.

Question 6

What did Cupach and Spitzberg describe as a repeated non-threatening invasion of a person's privacy by an acquaintance who desires or assumes a close relationship?

Accepted Answer

Cupach and Spitzberg described this behavior as obsessive relational intrusion. Stalking refers to repeated threatening or harassing behavior, surveillance behaviors could refer to a wide range of non-intrusive actions, and obsessive-compulsive stalking is not a recognized term.

Question 7

Trouble has been brewing in the relationship between Shawn and Trevor for quite some time.One problem seems to go away and another one emerges.At some point, the couple decides they can't take it anymore and decide to break up.This kind of breakup is best identified as an example of

Accepted Answer

Incrementalism refers to the gradual deterioration of a relationship due to accumulating issues, leading to a breakup after problems persist over time.

Question 8

Laughing as a reaction to a potentially hurtful comment by another person is a(n)________ response.

Accepted Answer

Laughing in response to a potentially hurtful comment is an invulnerable response, as it shows resilience and an ability to deflect the impact of the comment.

Question 9

In this stage of the ending of a relationship, one or both partners finalize the public story that they can share with others about what happened.This takes place during the ________ phase in the dissolution process.

Accepted Answer

The grave-dressing phase is the stage where individuals create a story to make sense of what happened in the relationship and how it ended. They also develop a narrative that they can share with others, which is a part of the public story of what happened. This public story serves to help individuals move on from the relationship and to maintain their social reputation.

Question 10

In essence, we forgive others for a failure event when

Accepted Answer

We forgive others for a failure event when it is in our own best interest to do so. Holding onto anger and resentment can harm our mental health and well-being, so forgiving others can be a way to move on and let go of negative emotions. While the other options may play a role in forgiveness, they are not the primary reason why we choose to forgive.

Question 11

One study suggests that people who are in long-distance relationships can maintain relationships similar to those between people who are geographically close, as long as they are able to get together at least

Accepted Answer

Getting together at least once a week offers regular face-to-face interaction, which can help maintain a strong emotional connection in a long-distance relationship.

Question 12

Believing that our partner is the only person who can really meet our relational needs is known as perceived partner

Accepted Answer

Perceived partner uniqueness refers to the belief that one's partner is uniquely capable of fulfilling their relational needs, distinguishing them from others.

Question 13

Henry always avoids talking about his past, in large part because he spent some time in prison.When his fiancée, Carla, finds out about it, she is horrified and calls him a liar.Carla is accusing Henry of deception by

Accepted Answer

Henry is not actively lying by telling Carla false information. Instead, he is choosing to omit information about his past. Therefore, Carla is accusing him of deception by omission.

Question 14

Seemingly out of the blue, Harriot comes home from work one day and says to her partner Sherry, "I've found someone else.I'm moving out tomorrow." The type of breakup this example represents is

Accepted Answer

This scenario represents a sudden death breakup, as Harriot's announcement of finding someone else and moving out comes as a surprise to Sherry with no prior indication or discussion of the possibility of a breakup.

Question 15

Of the following, the single strongest predictor of divorce is

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following, the single strongest predictor...

Question 16

When Maria accuses John of cheating on her, John admits that he did go out with Angela but that he only did so to help her through a difficult time and that Maria shouldn't worry about it.John's account is most appropriately labeled a(n)

Accepted Answer

John is providing a justification for his actions by explaining that he went out with Angela to help her through a difficult time, rather than because he was unfaithful to Maria.

Question 17

When Albert calls his housemate Mark a slob, Mark responds with, "Right! Why don't you take a closer look at your room?" Mark's reaction is best characterized as a(n)________ response.

Accepted Answer

Mark's response is an active verbal response, as he not only defends himself but also points out that Albert is not without fault.

Question 18

If all four signs of communication behaviors that indicate increasing problems in a marriage are consistently present, the chance a couple will eventually divorce is ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that if all four signs of communication behaviors (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) are consistently present in a marriage, there is a 94 percent chance the couple will eventually divorce.

Question 19

The two general categories of reasons people are deceptive are

Accepted Answer

The two general categories of reasons people are deceptive are altruistic, where the deception is intended to benefit others, and self-serving, where the deception benefits oneself.

Question 20

Lilah cried when Elmer said he thought she was "spoiled brat." Lilah's crying about Elmer's hurtful comment is a(n)________ response.

Accepted Answer

An acquiescent response involves accepting or yielding to something, often without protest, which aligns with Lilah's emotional reaction to the comment.

Quiz 10: Managing Relationship Challenges