Question 1

The text authors suggest that women's same-sex friendships are based in part on:
A) control.
B) shared activities.
C) shared interests.
D) corumination.

Accepted Answer

Corumination refers to extensively discussing and revisiting problems and negative feelings, which is a characteristic often associated with women's same-sex friendships.

Question 2

Sibling friendships are influenced by:
A) socioeconomic status.
B) age.
C) degree of relatedness.
D) level of education.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are:
A) less emotionally intense and less sexual.
B) less emotionally intense and more sexual.
C) more emotionally intense and less sexual.
D) more emotionally intense and more sexual.

Accepted Answer

Friendship relationships are generally characterized by being less emotionally intense and less sexual compared to love relationships, which often involve deeper emotional connections and sexual intimacy.

Question 4

Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is MOST likely to be her friend?
A) Athena, who also likes to play handball
B) Hera, who works in the same office
C) Aphrodite, who is someone in whom Calliope can confide
D) Venus, who likes to party

Accepted Answer

The answer of Calliope is a typical woman who works...

Question 5

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.
A) commitment
B) passion
C) infatuation
D) intimacy

Accepted Answer

Mickey's statement indicates a sense of closeness and trust, which are key components of intimacy. Sharing personal details and feelings with someone is a sign of an intimate relationship.

Question 6

Hansel (a male) and Gretel (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel's biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be:
A) overperceiving Gretel's level of sexual interest in him.
B) overperceiving Gretel's need for emotional intimacy in the friendship.
C) underperceiving Gretel's intelligence.
D) underperceiving Gretel's jealousy.

Accepted Answer

Research on cross-gender friendships often finds that men are more likely than women to misinterpret friendly behavior as sexual interest. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as the "sexual overperception bias."

Question 7

People tend to have the MOST acquaintances/friends during:
A) young adulthood.
B) middle adulthood.
C) late adulthood.
D) latest adulthood.

Accepted Answer

People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during young adulthood, a period characterized by social exploration, education, and the beginning of professional careers, which offer numerous opportunities to meet and connect with new people.

Question 8

Which is NOT one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?
A) Intimacy
B) Sociability
C) Commitment
D) Passion

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love identifies three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sociability is not one of these components.

Question 9

A relative strength of online friendships involves the ability of the user to:
A) know exactly who they are dealing with.
B) control the level of intimacy in the relationship.
C) ensure compatibility.
D) meet in a less anonymous manner than in face-to-face friendships.

Accepted Answer

Online friendships allow individuals to control the level of intimacy in the relationship by choosing when and how much to share about themselves, unlike in face-to-face interactions where the pace can be influenced by external factors.

Question 10

Penn and Teller have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Teller has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Penn and Teller appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.
A) buildup
B) continuation
C) acquaintanceship
D) deterioration

Accepted Answer

The description matches the deterioration stage of friendship development, where the relationship weakens due to various factors, such as having less in common or one party showing interest in other friendships.

Question 11

Most friendships are based on:
A) choice and high reciprocity.
B) choice and low reciprocity.
C) strict rules and high reciprocity.
D) strict rules and low reciprocity.

Accepted Answer

Friendships are typically formed by choice and are characterized by a high level of reciprocity, meaning friends tend to give and take in roughly equal measures.

Question 12

Rose wants Jack physically, and she wants him badly! Rose is MOST likely experiencing:
A) intimacy.
B) passion.
C) commitment.
D) companionate love.

Accepted Answer

Passion is the component of love that encompasses sexual attraction and the physical desire for another person, which aligns with Rose's feelings towards Jack.

Question 13

Over time, good relationships tend to:
A) deepen.
B) become more passionate.
C) increase in physical intimacy.
D) become more intense.

Accepted Answer

Good relationships tend to deepen over time as the individuals involved get to know each other better, build trust, and develop a stronger emotional connection.

Question 14

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?
A) He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement.
B) He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump.
C) He could disclose his love for her.
D) He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong.

Accepted Answer

Supporting Peggy's interest in skydiving by participating with her reflects the communal component of adult friendship, which involves shared activities and mutual support.

Question 15

The initial stage in friendship development is called:
A) buildup.
B) continuation.
C) acquaintanceship.
D) deterioration.

Accepted Answer

The initial stage in friendship development is called acquaintanceship. This is the phase where people meet and start to get to know each other.

Question 16

Rhett and Scarlet have a relationship characterized by a lifetime of marriage characterized by little physical desire and no sharing of thoughts or feelings. This relationship is BEST described as one of strong:
A) intimacy.
B) passion.
C) commitment.
D) infatuation.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between Rhett and Scarlet is best described by strong commitment, as they have remained married for a lifetime despite lacking physical desire (passion) and emotional closeness (intimacy). Commitment refers to the decision to maintain a relationship over time, which is evident in their long-lasting marriage.

Question 17

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of:
A) passion.
B) romantic love.
C) commitment.
D) consummate love.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "till death do you part" emphasizes the aspect of commitment in a relationship, indicating a promise or vow to stay together and remain committed to one another for life.

Question 18

Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship.
A) contextual
B) sociability
C) shared
D) affective

Accepted Answer

The affective component of friendship involves emotional closeness, support, and sharing personal thoughts and feelings, which aligns with Sanford's tendency for self-disclosure and intimacy in friendships.

Question 19

While Victor and Victoria have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is BEST described as:
A) infatuation.
B) friendship.
C) consummate love.
D) companionate love.

Accepted Answer

Infatuation is characterized by strong sexual feelings or attraction without the elements of intimacy or commitment, which aligns with the description of Victor and Victoria's relationship.

Question 20

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories BEST illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.
A) shared
B) affective
C) sociability
D) communal

Accepted Answer

The sociability dimension of friendship involves enjoying each other's company and having fun together, which is exemplified by Ernie keeping Bert amused with funny stories.

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

The text authors suggest that women's same-sex friendships are based in part on:

Sibling friendships are influenced by:

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are:

Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is MOST likely to be her friend?

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.

Hansel (a male) and Gretel (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel's biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be:

People tend to have the MOST acquaintances/friends during:

Which is NOT one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

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

Penn and Teller have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Teller has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Penn and Teller appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.

Most friendships are based on:

Rose wants Jack physically, and she wants him badly! Rose is MOST likely experiencing:

Over time, good relationships tend to:

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

The initial stage in friendship development is called:

Rhett and Scarlet have a relationship characterized by a lifetime of marriage characterized by little physical desire and no sharing of thoughts or feelings. This relationship is BEST described as one of strong:

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of:

Sanford's friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship.

While Victor and Victoria have very strong sexual feelings for each other, they have little interest in intimacy or commitment. This type of relationship is BEST described as:

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories BEST illustrates the ____ dimension of friendship.