Question 1

Compared with romantic relationships, friendships involve:

Accepted Answer

Friendships typically involve fewer obligations than romantic relationships, as they are generally less bound by expectations of exclusivity, caregiving, and other forms of commitment that are often present in romantic partnerships.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of how people with insecure attachment styles provide and receive social support?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In the context of research findings on friendship, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that adherence to established friendship norms, such as support, loyalty, and trust, is associated with more intimate and satisfying relationships.

Question 4

According to Buhrmester and Furman, in which of the following phases do children develop a need for intimacy?

Accepted Answer

According to Buhrmester and Furman, children develop a need for intimacy during preadolescence.

Question 5

According to Buhrmester and Furman, full-blown friendships characterized by extensive self-disclosure first emerge during ________.

Accepted Answer

Buhrmester and Furman suggest that full-blown friendships with extensive self-disclosure typically first emerge during preadolescence.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is supported by research on peer popularity in elementary school?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that rejection by peers in elementary school can be a risk factor for later social, emotional, and academic difficulties, indicating that early peer relationships can have long-term impacts.

Question 7

In the context of research by Buhrmester and Furman on changes in interpersonal needs as children age, which of the following is likely to occur in preadolescence?

Accepted Answer

Children in preadolescence develop skills such as empathy, which are crucial for forming close adult relationships. This development marks a shift towards more mature interpersonal interactions and understanding.

Question 8

Which of the following statements best describes how attachment patterns change during the teen years?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements best describes...

Question 9

According to attachment theorists, which of the following components of attachment involves using a partner as a foundation to explore novel environments?

Accepted Answer

Secure base is the component of attachment that involves using a partner as a foundation to explore novel environments.

Question 10

In a study of friendship in freshmen class, it was found that college students were ________ with their social networks in the fall after they arrived at college and ________ with their social networks by the end of the spring semester.

Accepted Answer

Initially, freshmen may feel out of place or dissatisfied as they adjust to a new environment and struggle to form new social connections. However, by the end of the spring semester, they are likely to have established friendships and social networks, leading to increased satisfaction.

Question 11

According to a study conducted by Werking, which of the following statements is true of friendships in midlife?

Accepted Answer

Werking's study found that people tend to see much less of friends who could be construed by a spouse to be a potential romantic rival, highlighting the impact of romantic relationships on friendships in midlife.

Question 12

According to Fung and Carstensen, when people age, they become oriented more toward the present than toward the future, and they emphasize emotional fulfillment to a greater extent. Which of the following theories best supports this statement?

Accepted Answer

Socioemotional selectivity theory, proposed by Carstensen, suggests that as people age, they perceive their time as limited and thus prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and relationships, aligning with the statement about older adults' orientation towards the present and emotional fulfillment.

Question 13

According to Marshall, McGuire, and Leaper, women's friendships are characterized by ________, while men's friendships revolve around ________.

Accepted Answer

According to Marshall, McGuire, and Leaper, women's friendships are characterized by emotional sharing, while men's friendships revolve around shared activities.

Question 14

Mike frequently abuses his pet dog but seldom feels remorseful about his actions. He often exceeds the legally permitted speed limit when he is racing on his expensive bike and can be extremely insensitive to others' feelings in his arguments and criticism. According to this description, Mike is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Mike's behaviors, such as frequent abuse of his pet without remorse, reckless behavior (exceeding speed limits), and insensitivity to others' feelings, align with characteristics of psychopathy, which includes a lack of empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial behaviors.

Question 15

In the context of personality traits, the "Dark Triad" comprises:

Accepted Answer

The "Dark Triad" refers to three personality traits: narcissism (excessive focus on oneself), Machiavellianism (manipulation and exploitation of others), and psychopathy (lack of empathy and remorse).

Question 16

In which of the following situations does loneliness occur?

Accepted Answer

Loneliness occurs when there is a discrepancy between the actual level of social contact and the desired level of social contact, as it reflects unmet social needs.

Quiz 7: Friendship