Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true of intimate relationships?&#10;A) marital happiness is the most important predictor of happiness in life&#10;B) cardiovascular disease is more often fatal in people with few close friends&#10;C) having few intimate relationships dooms you to an unhealthy life&#10;D) marital dissatisfaction is linked to depression

Accepted Answer

While having few intimate relationships can have negative health implications, it does not necessarily doom someone to an unhealthy life. The other statements are supported by research in the field.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true of intimacy?&#10;A) intimacy is the feeling of closeness between two people&#10;B) intimacy is the defining characteristic of any close relationship&#10;C) most of our relationships will not be intimate&#10;D) intimate relationships always involve sexual activity

Accepted Answer

Intimate relationships do not always involve sexual activity. There are many types of intimacy, including emotional, intellectual, and experiential intimacy. Sexual activity may be a component of some intimate relationships, but it is not a defining characteristic.

Question 3

When you can talk about your feelings without your partner feeling defensive, you are experiencing intimacy based on _____ qualities.&#10;A) sexual&#10;B) social&#10;C) recreational&#10;D) emotional&#10;E) intellectual

Accepted Answer

The ability to talk about emotions without defensiveness is a characteristic of emotional intimacy.

Question 4

When you have a number of friends in common with your partner, you are experiencing intimacy based _____ qualities.&#10;A) sexual&#10;B) social&#10;C) recreational&#10;D) emotional&#10;E) intellectual

Accepted Answer

When you share friends with your partner, you are sharing social intimacy. This refers to the closeness that comes from sharing social experiences, such as friendships or community involvement. It is different than sexual, recreational, emotional, or intellectual intimacy.

Question 5

Which is not a component in the &#34;triangle of love&#34; that constitutes romantic relationships?&#10;A) sex&#10;B) Passion&#10;C) intimacy&#10;D) commitment

Accepted Answer

Sex is not a component in the "triangle of love" model developed by psychologist Robert Sternberg. The three components in this model are passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of communication in intimate and romantic relationships?&#10;A) satisfied couples report five times more positive interaction than negative&#10;B) busy couples are able to engage in companionate talk easily&#10;C) communication is more implicit when the relationship is in trouble&#10;D) communication is more implicit at the beginning of the relationship

Accepted Answer

According to research, satisfied couples report five times more positive interaction than negative. This means that communication in intimate and romantic relationships tends to be more balanced towards positive interaction in successful relationships.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true of the effect of culture on romantic relationships?&#10;A) relationships between people of different ethnic groups are similar to those between people of similar ethnic groups&#10;B) intercultural relationships occur more as immigrants become accustomed to their new culture&#10;C) parents of those who choose intercultural relationships support them because it helps their children become more acculturated&#10;D) GLBT couples measure relationship success differently from heterosexuals

Accepted Answer

Parents may not always support intercultural relationships as they might have concerns about cultural differences and the challenges they may pose, rather than seeing them solely as a means of acculturation.

Question 8

Reasons for avoiding a workplace romance do not include&#10;A) the potential for rumor and gossip&#10;B) possible negative effects on productivity&#10;C) possible negative effects on teamwork&#10;D) using it as a means to get ahead

Accepted Answer

Using a workplace romance as a means to get ahead is unethical and inappropriate behavior in the workplace. However, the other options, including the potential for rumor and gossip, negative effects on productivity, and negative effects on teamwork, are all valid reasons to avoid a workplace romance.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of personal self-disclosure?&#10;A) It's fun when we cook dinner together.&#10;B) Cooking is the way I show I care about someone.&#10;C) I've taken three cooking classes.&#10;D) Cooking is a waste of time.

Accepted Answer

Choice B reveals personal information about the speaker's beliefs and values related to cooking and how it relates to their relationships with others. The other options do not share personal information about the speaker.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of relational self-disclosure?&#10;A) It's fun when we cook dinner together.&#10;B) Cooking is the way I show I care about someone.&#10;C) I've taken three cooking classes.&#10;D) Cooking is a waste of time.

Accepted Answer

Relational self-disclosure involves sharing information about oneself that is relevant to a specific relationship. In this case, "It's fun when we cook dinner together" is an example of relational self-disclosure because it reveals something about the speaker's feelings and experiences within the context of a relationship.

Question 11

_____ theory accounts for the way in which self-disclosure increases intimacy in relationships.&#10;A) Social penetration&#10;B) Self-disclosure&#10;C) Attraction&#10;D) Attribution

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which is not a question you should ask when considering disclosing a disturbing secret to a relational partner?&#10;A) Is the disclosure appropriate?&#10;B) Will I feel okay if the other person doesn't disclose something equally risky?&#10;C) Will it place a burden on the other person?&#10;D) Will I feel better?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following statements is most likely to be said during the experimenting stage of coming together?&#10;A) I really like spending time with you.&#10;B) Kim and Dave asked us to dinner on Saturday night.&#10;C) I don't want to talk about that right now.&#10;D) Are you a Coke or Pepsi kind of person?&#10;E) I know you love action movies, but I don't. I'm going to read a book.

Accepted Answer