Question 1

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.​
A) ​maintenance
B) ​continuation
C) ​long-term
D) ​deterioration

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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​
A) ​intimacy.
B) ​commitment.
C) ​passion.
D) ​infatuation.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, passion is the component that refers to the intense physiological desire, sexual attraction, and arousal experienced in a romantic relationship. Therefore, Eli and Hadassah's intense physiological desire for each other indicates that their relationship is high in passion.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is the most accurate with regard to sibling relationships?​
A) Sibling relationships do not typically move beyond the acquaintanceship stage.​
B) ​Sibling relationships typically last longer than other friendships.
C) ​People with siblings tend to have less friends.
D) ​Non-sibling friendships have closer bonds than sibling relationships.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that sibling relationships typically last longer than other friendships, with many siblings maintaining close relationships throughout their lives.

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is MOST LIKELY to have a positive attitude toward people with different backgrounds than themselves?​
A) ​Rich, who is African American and who has been raised in a community that is primarily occupied by other African Americans
B) ​Jay, who is Native American and who has been encouraged by his elders to associate only with other Native American individuals
C) ​Smith, who is Caucasian and who, despite having taken classes in multiculturalism, really has very few friends who are not also Caucasian
D) ​Connor, who is Asian American and has friends who are Caucasian, Latino American, and African American

Accepted Answer

Connor is the most likely to have a positive attitude towards people with different backgrounds than himself, as he has friends from various racial backgrounds. This suggests that he is open to forming connections and relationships with people regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Question 5

The final stage of friendship, according to the developmental model presented in your chapter, is​
A) ​ending.
B) ​solidification.
C) ​crystallization.
D) ​tempering.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Researchers define friendship ____ as the satisfaction that is derived from a relationship in which those involved influence one another's behaviors and beliefs.
A) satisfactoriness​
B) ​interchange
C) ​intimacy
D) ​quality

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following individuals is the MOST LIKELY to have the most friends, both online and in real life?​
A) ​Louanne, who does not own a computer and never uses the Internet
B) ​Victoria, who owns a computer and goes on the Internet once or twice a week
C) ​Ussain, who owns a computer and goes on the Internet for 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a day
D) ​Carlynne who owns a computer as well as an internet-capable smartphone, and who spends at least two or three hours a day on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Carlynne, who spends at least 2-3 hours a day on the internet, is the most likely to have the most friends both online and in real life due to the fact that she has access to the internet on both her computer and smartphone. This allows her to connect with people more frequently and easily compared to those who have limited or no internet access.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Online friendships allow the user to control the level of intimacy in the relationship as they can choose which personal information to share and when to share it, ultimately determining the depth of the friendship.

Question 9

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​
A) ​"That is a common concern, but don't worry. Research hasn't found support for this fear."
B) ​"The research has found that Facebook and other such sites are actually more damaging to friendships of those between 25 and 45 years of age than to older adults."
C) ​"This is a really good point, as the research has found that online friendships are really damaging to real-life friendships."
D) ​"I really think you should talk to your parents about this, because research has found that while younger people don't have any problems, older folks who use social networking sites tend to become isolated and separated from their real friends."

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate response in this situation would be to reassure Barry that research has not found support for the concern that Facebook use negatively impacts real-life friendships. This response acknowledges Barry's concern, but also provides evidence-based information to alleviate his worry. Options B, C, and D provide incorrect or exaggerated information that does not align with current research on the topic.

Question 10

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​
A) ​intimacy.
B) ​commitment.
C) ​passion.
D) ​infatuation.

Accepted Answer

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love proposes that love consists of three components: intimacy, commitment, and passion. Intimacy refers to the emotional connection and closeness between two individuals. In Steve and Aisha's relationship, they both want to share their thoughts and actions with each other, indicating a strong level of intimacy. There is no mention of commitment or passion in the scenario, which eliminates options B, C, and D.

Question 11

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​
A) be more involved in his church.​
B) ​have good physical health.
C) ​have a successful career.
D) ​have higher self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Good friendships are associated with higher levels of self-esteem. Research has consistently shown that people with close friendships tend to have higher self-esteem than those without, as friends provide support and validation, which can boost one's sense of self-worth.

Question 12

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​
A) ​heterosexual but not gay or lesbian individuals.
B) ​gay and lesbian but not heterosexual individuals.
C) ​women but not men.
D) ​men but not women.

Accepted Answer

Cross-sex friendships have been found to enhance one's capacity for intimacy and reduce dating anxiety for men, but not for women.

Question 13

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​
A) ​commitment.
B) ​infatuation.
C) ​intimacy.
D) ​cohabitation.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of infatuation are more likely to divorce. Infatuation is characterized by intense feelings of attraction and passion, which often cloud judgment and lead couples to overlook potential problems in the relationship. As a result, when the infatuation fades and the couple is faced with the challenges of everyday life, they may realize that they are not as compatible as they thought, leading to a higher likelihood of divorce.

Question 14

As a relationship persists over time, ____ will typically decrease while ____ will typically increase.​
A) ​commitment; passion
B) ​passion; intimacy
C) ​intimacy; sexuality
D) ​intimacy; passion

Accepted Answer

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 15

From a developmental perspective, friendships have several stages. Which of the following most accurately summarizes those five stages?​
A) ​BUDDY
B) ​ABCDE
C) ​NEATO
D) ​BLUES

Accepted Answer

The five stages of friendship development are:
A - Acquaintance: This is the initial stage where people become aware of each other's existence.
B - Buildup: In this stage, people start to form a relationship by sharing personal information.
C - Continuation: This stage occurs when the friendship has been established and is maintained through regular communication.
D - Deterioration: At this stage, the friendship starts to decline due to various factors such as lack of time or distance.
E - Ending: This is the final stage where the friendship comes to an end, either through a mutual decision or due to a significant event.

Question 16

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of assortative mating?
A) ​Opposites attract
B) ​Love the one you're with
C) ​Birds of a feather flock together
D) ​You can't teach an old dog new tricks

Accepted Answer

The principle of assortative mating suggests that individuals tend to mate with others who are similar to them in characteristics such as socioeconomic status, education level, and personality traits. This can be summarized by the phrase "birds of a feather flock together."

Question 17

While women tend to have friendships based on ____, men more often based their friendships on ____.​
A) shared activities or interests; intimate and emotional sharing​
B) ​sexual interests; social interests
C) ​intimate and emotional sharing; shared activities or interests
D) ​social interests; sexual interests

Accepted Answer

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 18

The first stage of friendship is to the last stage of friendship, as ____ is to ____.​
A) ​crystallization; separation
B) ​buildup; exposition
C) ​acquaintanceship; ending
D) ​meeting; parting

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Sternberg (2006) has proposed that love relationships have three basic components. They include all but which of the following?​
A) ​intimacy
B) ​commitment
C) ​passion
D) ​sexuality

Accepted Answer

The three basic components proposed by Sternberg are intimacy, commitment, and passion. Sexuality is often considered a part of passion or intimacy. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it is not one of the three basic components proposed by Sternberg.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Friendship relationships are typically less emotionally intense than love relationships, and involve less sexual energy and contact. Love relationships are typically more intense and involve more sexual energy and contact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which statement BEST reflects the principle of assortative mating?

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

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

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

Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

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

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​

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

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

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

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

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

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

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​

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​

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​

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​

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

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