Question 1

"I don't need all the elaborate details,just tell me what I need to know." This phrase is typical of someone who prefers _____ talk when communicating.

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The phrase indicates a preference for "report" talk, which focuses on conveying information directly and efficiently, without unnecessary details.

Question 2

Describe the three adult attachment styles and include behavioral examples of each.For each style, describe what advice would you give to a patient who wanted to improve their relationships?
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Question 3

Discuss the misconceptions about gay and lesbian couples.

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Question 4

According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes passion and commitment,but does not include (or is low on)intimacy.

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Question 5

This theorist distinguished two ways of communication: rapport talk and report talk.

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Question 6

What percentage of divorcees report more competence and better adjustment following the divorce?

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Question 7

An attachment style that describes adults who have positive views of relationships,find it easy to get close to others,and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

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Question 8

Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

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Question 9

Which of the following differences in communication of men and women has research shown to be TRUE?

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Research has shown that men and women cannot be easily distinguished from one another in their references to anger and sexuality, indicating that these topics do not show significant gender differences in communication.

Question 10

List a few reasons why remarried adults often find it difficult to stay remarried.

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Question 11

This form of love is also called passionate love,or eros.It has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates in the early period of a love relationship.

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Question 12

An attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness,are less trusting,and are more emotional,jealous,and possessive.

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Question 13

These theorists studied attachment styles in young adults and developed an assessment tool to measure attachment style.

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Question 14

The language of conversation; it is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships.

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Question 15

An attachment style that describes adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once they are in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

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Question 16

This theorist has been studying married couples' lives since the 1970s and has found that seven main principles determine whether a marriage will work.

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Question 17

According to Tannen,women enjoy _____ talk more than _____ talk.

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Tannen suggests that women tend to value rapport talk more than report talk. Rapport talk is defined as language used to build and maintain relationships, whereas report talk emphasizes conveying information and asserting opinions.

Question 18

What are the three major types of love discussed in the text?

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Question 19

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

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Question 20

This theorist proposed a triarchic theory of love.

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Quiz 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

"I don't need all the elaborate details,just tell me what I need to know." This phrase is typical of someone who prefers _____ talk when communicating.

Discuss the misconceptions about gay and lesbian couples.

According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes passion and commitment,but does not include (or is low on)intimacy.

This theorist distinguished two ways of communication: rapport talk and report talk.

What percentage of divorcees report more competence and better adjustment following the divorce?

An attachment style that describes adults who have positive views of relationships,find it easy to get close to others,and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships.

Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

Which of the following differences in communication of men and women has research shown to be TRUE?

List a few reasons why remarried adults often find it difficult to stay remarried.

This form of love is also called passionate love,or eros.It has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates in the early period of a love relationship.

An attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness,are less trusting,and are more emotional,jealous,and possessive.

These theorists studied attachment styles in young adults and developed an assessment tool to measure attachment style.

The language of conversation; it is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships.

An attachment style that describes adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once they are in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.

This theorist has been studying married couples' lives since the 1970s and has found that seven main principles determine whether a marriage will work.

According to Tannen,women enjoy _ talk more than _ talk.

What are the three major types of love discussed in the text?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

This theorist proposed a triarchic theory of love.