Question 1

Barry is talking with his wife Cheryl about his parents. "You know, I think it is great that Mom and Dad are getting more familiar with the internet, but it is strange that they are both spending time on Facebook every day. I'm worried that their real friendships are going to suffer as they spend more time on a social networking website." Cheryl, having read your textbook, would probably respond by saying

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Cheryl is likely to respond with option A because research has not found support for the fear that real-life friendships will suffer as a result of using social networking sites, particularly for older adults.

Question 2

Steve and Aisha have a relationship where they both want to share their thoughts and actions with each other. According to Sternberg (2006), their relationship is high in

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The characteristic described in the scenario is intimacy, which refers to the emotional closeness and vulnerability between partners.

Question 3

Sternberg (2006) has proposed that love relationships have three basic components. They include all but which of the following?

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Sternberg's three basic components of love relationships are intimacy, commitment, and passion. Sexuality is not considered a separate component, but rather is included within the passion component. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 4

Research has found that the likelihood of divorce is highest for couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of

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Research suggests that couples who get married during the peak of infatuation, also known as the "honeymoon phase," are more likely to divorce. During this time, individuals may not be seeing their partner realistically and may not have a full understanding of potential challenges that may arise in the future. This can contribute to a higher likelihood of divorce.

Question 5

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

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Friendship relationships are generally less emotionally intense and involve less sexual energy and contact than love relationships. While both types of relationships involve emotional intimacy and bonding, the level of intensity and physical intimacy involved is often much greater in love relationships. Friendship relationships are based more on compatibility, shared interests and values, and mutual respect rather than on physical attraction and sexual chemistry.

Question 6

The first stage of friendship is to the last stage of friendship, as ________ is to ________.

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The answer of The first stage of friendship is to...

Question 7

Researchers have reported that having cross-sex friendships may provide the benefits of reducing dating anxiety and enhancing one's capacity for intimacy. These findings hold true for

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The findings specifically highlight that cross-sex friendships can reduce dating anxiety and enhance intimacy capacity for men, but not necessarily for women.

Question 8

Ryan has several good friendships with people to whom he feels very close. Two of those relationships have lasted for several years, ever since childhood, and he regularly spends time with these important people in his life. As a result of these good friendships, Ryan is most likely to

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Research shows that having good friendships is positively correlated with higher levels of self-esteem. While being involved in church, having good physical health, and having a successful career can all be positive outcomes of having meaningful relationships, they are not necessarily the most likely outcomes.

Question 9

As a relationship persists over time, ________ will typically decrease while ________ will typically increase.

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Research in relationship psychology often finds that as relationships develop over time, the initial passion may decrease, while intimacy, which refers to feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness, tends to increase. This reflects a deepening of the emotional connection between partners.

Question 10

The final stage of friendship, according to the developmental model presented in your chapter, is

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The answer of The final stage of friendship, according to...

Question 11

From a developmental perspective, friendships have several stages. Which of the following most accurately summarizes those five stages?

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The five stages of developmental friendship are commonly referred to as ABCDE. A stands for acquaintance, B stands for building the friendship, C stands for continuation of the friendship, D stands for deterioration of the friendship, and E stands for ending of the friendship.

Question 12

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of assortative mating?

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Assortative mating refers to the tendency of individuals to choose partners who are similar to themselves in some way, whether it be traits like intelligence, height, or even political beliefs. The statement "birds of a feather flock together" best reflects this principle.

Question 13

Which of the following individuals is MOST LIKELY to have a positive attitude toward people with different backgrounds than themselves?

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Connor, who has friends from diverse backgrounds, is most likely to have a positive attitude towards people from different backgrounds. Exposure to diversity and having friends from different backgrounds can help increase acceptance and understanding of different cultures.

Question 14

While women tend to have friendships based on ________, men more often based their friendships on ________.

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Research and social observations suggest that women's friendships are more likely to be based on intimate and emotional sharing, while men's friendships are often founded on shared activities or interests.

Question 15

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

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Online friendships often provide a level of control over the level of intimacy in the relationship. Users can choose what personal information to share and at what pace, which can be beneficial for those who struggle with disclosing personal information too quickly in face-to-face relationships. This can help maintain a level of comfort and control in the friendship.

Question 16

Researchers define friendship ________ as the satisfaction that is derived from a relationship in which those involved influence one another's behaviors and beliefs.

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Friendship quality refers to the overall positive nature of the relationship, including the satisfaction derived from influencing each other's behaviors and beliefs.

Question 17

Which of the following individuals is the MOST LIKELY to have the most friends, both online and in real life?

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Carlynne, who spends at least two or three hours a day on the internet, is the most likely to have the most friends both online and in real life. Owning both a computer and an internet-capable smartphone also gives her multiple ways to connect with others on social media and messaging apps. Louanne, who does not use the internet, would have no online friends while Victoria and Ussain's limited internet usage may also limit their ability to make and maintain online friendships.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is the most accurate with regard to sibling relationships?

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Research generally shows that females tend to place more importance on sibling relationships than males across different ages.

Question 19

Eli and Hadassah have a relationship where they both experience an intense physiological desire for each other. According to Sternberg (2006), their relationship is high in

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According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, passion refers to the intense physiological desire or arousal for someone. Therefore, Eli and Hadassah's relationship is high in passion.

Question 20

Debbie and Jamie have been friends for many years. They know each other well, and even though they both have families and children they make it a point to get together, even just for coffee, at least once or twice a month. According to the developmental model of friendship discussed in your chapter, they are probably in the ________ stage of their friendship.

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According to the developmental model of friendship, Debbie and Jamie are likely in the continuation stage of their friendship. This stage is characterized by sustained, long-term friendships where both parties make an effort to maintain the relationship over time, despite changes in their lives such as having families and children.

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

Steve and Aisha have a relationship where they both want to share their thoughts and actions with each other. According to Sternberg (2006) , their relationship is high in