Question 1

What is the major difference between love and romantic love?

Accepted Answer

Romantic love is a specific type of love that involves attraction based on both affection and sexual interest, whereas love can refer to a broad range of emotions and feelings towards people, places or things.

Question 2

Babies in orphanages who are neglected emotionally tend to develop which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Neglected emotional care can lead to failure to thrive in babies. Dyslexia, weight problems, and difficulty with speech are not directly related to emotional neglect in orphanages.

Question 3

Family members who allow other family members to be themselves without ridicule demonstrate which quality?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance is the quality demonstrated when family members allow each other to be themselves without ridicule. Punctuality refers to being timely, honesty refers to being truthful, and a sense of humor refers to the ability to find humor in situations. While these may be positive qualities, they do not directly relate to allowing others to be themselves without ridicule.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about dysfunctional families?

Accepted Answer

Drug and alcohol abuse is a common problem in dysfunctional families. A dysfunctional family is characterized by ongoing conflict, misbehavior, and often a lack of empathy and support for individual family members. This can lead to a variety of problems, including substance abuse.

Question 5

Which of the following is being increasingly open about who you are as a person?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal self-disclosure involves both parties sharing personal information about themselves in a gradual and mutually revealing way. This can lead to increased openness and understanding between individuals.

Question 6

What is one of the downfalls to using email to communicate?

Accepted Answer

One of the downfalls to using email to communicate is that it does not convey nonverbal body language, which can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of tone or intent.

Question 7

You have many friends you know through your soccer team. What types of friends are these?

Accepted Answer

The friends made through a soccer team would likely be special-interest friends, as they share a common interest in soccer.

Question 8

Which of the following is true today about family households according to the U.S. Census?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census, more than half of all households are headed by a married couple. Option A is incorrect because only a small fraction of children are adopted. Option B is incorrect because while single mother households have increased over time, they still do not make up the majority of households. Option D is incorrect because single father households are a minority among family households.

Question 9

Bill is 20 years old. He is friends with Gladys, an 80-year-old woman who lives down the street. He frequently helps her with grocery shopping or mowing her lawn. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Bill and Gladys are cross-generational friends, as they have a substantial age difference but have developed a close friendship through helping each other out. This type of friendship is common and valuable as it fosters understanding and respect between different generations.

Question 10

The "give-and-take" of a relationship is also known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity refers to the exchange of mutual benefits or privileges. In a relationship, give-and-take is a form of reciprocal behavior where both individuals give something and receive something in return.

Question 11

You are upset with your partner because you feel he/she never wants to go out to dinner with you. How could you express this concern to your partner in a healthy way?

Accepted Answer

Option B expresses the concern in a non-accusatory way and also offers a solution. This approach is more likely to lead to a productive conversation and positive outcome. The other options either blame or criticize the partner or are not specific enough.

Question 12

Which of the following is developing a sense of self through different life experiences?

Accepted Answer

Personal identity involves the development of a sense of self through various life experiences, including interactions with others, personal values and beliefs, and experiences of success and failure. Adolescence is a period of development when personal identity is particularly important and actively formed. Basic identity refers to the individual's innate characteristics and traits, while social life refers to the individual's interactions and relationships with others.

Question 13

Which of the following can often put a strain on a relationship?

Accepted Answer

Having unrealistic expectations can often put a strain on a relationship as it can lead to disappointment and frustration when those expectations are not met. Expecting a certain level of trust and loyalty, being open and honest, and having a large social network may not necessarily strain a relationship.

Question 14

The quality of being able to count on friends for emotional and physical help as well as sticking with each other during difficult times is otherwise known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Loyalty is the quality of being loyal and committed to someone or something. It involves showing support, trust, and reliability towards others, especially during difficult times. While companionship, love, and authenticity are all valuable qualities in a friendship, loyalty specifically pertains to the ability to count on friends for emotional and physical help and sticking together through thick and thin.

Question 15

Joseph recently had a death in his family. Joseph's friends chose to help him out that week by offering to cook dinner and bring him meals. What is this act called?

Accepted Answer

This act is an example of social support, where Joseph's friends are providing him with emotional and practical support during a difficult time.

Question 16

What is the ability to identify to yourself what you are thinking or feeling at any given moment?

Accepted Answer

Reflective awareness refers to the ability to identify one's own thoughts and emotions. Self-trust refers to having confidence in oneself and one's decisions, while psychosis refers to a mental illness that can cause delusions and difficulty with reality testing. Decision-making refers to the process of making a choice among different options.

Question 17

Family members who do not belittle or demean each other demonstrate which quality?

Accepted Answer

Respect is the quality demonstrated when family members refrain from belittling or demeaning each other.

Question 18

Which of the following describes people who have good relationships with others?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals with positive relationships tend to live longer and have better health outcomes than those with negative relationships.

Question 19

Talking over the phone is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Talking over the phone is a communication channel, which is a means through which messages are conveyed from one person to another. It involves the use of technology such as telephones and digital devices.

Question 20

What is one type of positive resource that families typically provide to children?

Accepted Answer

Emotional resources such as love, support, and encouragement are essential for children's development and well-being. These resources help children feel secure, develop resilience, and form healthy relationships with others.

Quiz 6: Developing Healthy Relationships