Deck 4: Your Social Health

Question 1

From an anthropological view,all of the following are true about romantic love EXCEPT:

A)Every romance is almost identical to every other romance.
B)Romantic love is a basic emotion.
C)Romantic love seems to be universal.
D)Evidence of romantic love has been found in most cultures.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding abusive relationships is NOT true?

A)Those who were abused as children often find themselves in similar relationships as adults.
B)Individuals who think little of themselves are at higher risk for abusive relationships.
C)Everyone involved in an abusive relationship recognizes it.
D)Some people may accept that physical violence is normal in dating relationships.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

One characteristic of emotional abuse is:

A)beating.
B)belittling.
C)kicking.
D)punching.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Another term for living together is:

A)dating.
B)codependence.
C)marriage.
D)cohabitation.

Question 5

Unwittingly contributing to a person's addictive or abusive behavior describes:

A)abuse.
B)controlling.
C)enabling.
D)coercing.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about marriage is NOT true?

A)Less educated Americans are more likely to marry.
B)More educated Americans are more likely to stay married.
C)Less people are getting married today than a generation ago.
D)Black men and women are less likely to marry than whites.

Question 7

All of the following are strategies to avoid fighting over money EXCEPT:

A)One partner should be in charge of all of the finances.
B)Set financial priorities and goals together.
C)Recognize the value of unpaid work.
D)Realize that different expectations does not mean one person is right and the other is wrong.

Question 8

When ending a relationship,the most important thing to remember is:

A)Break up with at text,so you don't have to face the other person.
B)Make sure there's a third person around to mediate.
C)Lie to your ex-partner to avoid hurting their feelings.
D)Treat your ex-partner the way you would want to be treated.

Question 9

All of the following are effective strategies for staying happy and single EXCEPT:

A)Fill your life with meaningful work.
B)Be open to new experiences.
C)Develop one close friendship.
D)Volunteer to help those less fortunate.

Question 10

The process by which friends,acquaintances,and others in our social networks influence our behavior is referred to as:

A)social health.
B)social contagion.
C)social recognition.
D)social environments.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding married people is NOT true?

A)Married people tend to be healthier.
B)Married people tend to live longer.
C)Married people tend to have higher rates of mental illness.
D)Married couples tend to earn more money.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about cohabitation is NOT true?

A)Cohabitation is when two people are living together as a couple without official ties.
B)Cohabitation has become less common than it was a decade ago.
C)Those who cohabitate before getting engaged have greater potential for divorce than those who cohabitate after getting engaged.
D)Spending more time together and convenience are reasons people cohabitate.

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding same-sex marriages?

A)There are no legal same-sex marriages.
B)Researchers have found differences in the physical well-being of same-sex marriages compared to heterosexual marriages.
C)There are more same-sex marriages than heterosexual marriages performed annually in the U.S.
D)The same-sex marriage debate has sparked intense controversy.

Question 14

All of the following are descriptions of codependency EXCEPT:

A)Maladaptive behaviors.
B)Dysfunctional families.
C)"Relationship addiction."
D)Two-sided,emotionally supportive relationships.

Question 15

Mature love is a complex combination of all of the following EXCEPT:

A)commitment.
B)control.
C)tenderness.
D)excitement.

Question 16

Households formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous union are called:

A)dysfunctional families.
B)enabling families.
C)reinforcing families.
D)blended families.

Question 17

When spouses,parents,children,or friends enable their loved ones to continue their self-destructive habits,they are known as:

A)disruptive.
B)predisposed.
C)codependent.
D)dissociative.

Question 18

All of the following may be characteristics of infatuation EXCEPT:

A)feelings of sexual desire.
B)long term commitment.
C)decreased sensation for pain.
D)disguise for a strong sex drive.

Question 19

The reason that most people give for getting married is:

A)love.
B)money.
C)security.
D)companionship.

Question 20

The term intimacy comes from the Latin word meaning:

A)within.
B)together.
C)love.
D)desire.

Question 21

_______________ _____ refers to a sexual encounter between two people who may not know each other well.

Question 22

____________________ has often been described as "the most holy bond of society."

Question 23

Which of the following statements is true regarding children and families?

A)Having children is still the primary reason people cite for getting married.
B)Fertility has increased in the U.S.
C)About 75 percent of households today include children.
D)Today's woman has an average of about two children over the course of her life.

Question 24

A __________ family is formed when one or both partners bring children from a previous union to the new marriage.

Question 25

Supportive relationships:

A)cause increase risk for disease,stress,and distress.
B)increase the chance of dying prematurely.
C)create increased susceptibility to colds and serious illness.
D)create stronger cardiovascular and immune systems.

Question 26

A severe form of social anxiety marked by extreme fears and avoidance of social situations is:

A)loneliness.
B)social phobia.
C)shyness.
D)social rejection.

Question 27

A relationship that is dysfunctional and one where one or both partners are made to feel worthless or incompetent is a ___________ relationship.

Question 28

"Relationship addiction" is also known as __________.

Question 29

The risk of divorce increases with:

A)increased education.
B)marrying at 25 years of age or older.
C)having a baby within the first seven months of marriage
D)those who have married parents.

Question 30

To develop intimacy,couples need to invest ____________________ and ____________________ in their relationship.

Question 31

The ability to interact effectively,fulfill social roles,and develop satisfying relationships refers to:

A)sexual health.
B)emotional health.
C)social health.
D)psychological health.

Question 32

____________________ abuse often takes the form of berating,belittling,and criticism.

Question 33

All of the following are suggestions to save a strained marriage EXCEPT:

A)Focus on the marriage as a contract,not as a friendship.
B)Remember what you loved about your partner in the first place.
C)Forgive and respect each other.
D)Compliment what your partner does right.

Question 34

The divorce rate among Americans is almost _______________ percent.

Question 35

____________ _________________ is a term coined by social scientists that refers to those in which the parents are unwed at the time of their child's birth.

Question 36

The way in which we provide information or assistance,show affection,comfort and confide in others describes the term __________ ______________.

Question 37

Sharing personal information with another person that you would not otherwise share is the definition of:

A)self-disclosure.
B)intimacy.
C)friendship.
D)social networking.

Question 38

Assertiveness means:

A)not respecting the rights of others.
B)screaming to get your way.
C)communicating clearly.
D)never disagreeing with others.

Question 39

Which of the following statements regarding families where the parents are unwed at the time of their child's birth is NOT true?

A)Most of these parents will eventually wed.
B)The proportion of babies born to unmarried parents has grown to about 40 percent.
C)A third of the fathers will disappear from their child's lives within five years.
D)About seven of 10 African American and about half of Hispanic babies are born out of wedlock.

Question 40

People who are "agreeable" are more likely to have:

A)stronger relationships but more conflict.
B)happy marriages but more stress.
C)fewer medical complaints.
D)poorer job performance.

Question 41

Define dysfunctional relationships and then describe several types of these relationships.

Question 42

What is a "fragile family" and what are the risks involved in those families?

Question 43

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
most holy bond of society

Question 44

When we communicate with our facial expressions,tone of voice,hands or posture,we are using ___________ _______________.

Question 45

What draws people to use social networking sites like Facebook and what are the differences between men and women users?

Question 46

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
combination of intimacy and passion

Question 47

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
random sexual encounter

Question 48

Explain how one can utilize different strategies to keep a relationship healthy.

Question 49

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
severe form of social anxiety

Question 50

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
from the Latin for "within"

Question 51

_________________ are more likely than ______________ to speak more often for longer periods and interrupt more during a conversation.

Question 52

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
living together

Question 53

__________ is an active process of trying to understand the other person's feelings and motivation.

Question 54

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
facial expressions,posture,tone of voice

Question 55

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
dysfunctional relationship

Question 56

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
trying to understand feelings and motivations

Question 57

_____________ are more likely than _____________ to use social networking sites to compare themselves to others.

Question 58

Match the items.
a.friendship
b.social phobia
c.body language
d.codependency
e.romantic love
f.cohabitation
g.toxic
h.hooking up
i.listening
j.intimacy
relationship addiction