Question 1

Today, the definition of "hooking up" means

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A)   meeting someone at a bar and having dinner.
B)   drinking excessively.
C)   hanging out at someone's house and playing video games.
D)   having a casual physical encounter with someone.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

All of the following are benefits of marriage except

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A)   better mental health.
B)   reduced life expectancy.
C)   improved financial health.
D)   better physical health.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The theory that the type of relationship we have with others when we are young strongly influences our behavior in later relationships is known as the

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A)   attachment theory.
B)   self-esteem theory.
C)   intimacy theory.
D)   assortative mating theory.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Happy families spend quality time together as much as possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parenthood is often associated with an increase in marital satisfaction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is "hooking up"?

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Hooking up is a casual, noncom...

Question 7

Joe and Elaine met at a bar and went back to his room to have sex. This is known as

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A)   assortive mating.
B)   dating.
C)   hooking up.
D)   intimacy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Discuss at least five characteristics of a dysfunctional relationship.

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Any five of the following:
•You focus on...

Question 9

Discuss three strategies for maintaining long-term friendships.

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Any three of the following:
Understand t...

Question 10

All of the following are correct about cohabitation except

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A)   couples who cohabitate cannot collect social security benefits after the death of a partner.
B)   couples who cohabitate in the United States report the highest levels of wealth among household types.
C)   it is estimated that more than 60% of couples in the US cohabitate before marriage.
D)   couples who cohabitate have higher relational dependency.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Children born to single parents are no more likely to experience a wide range of behavioral and emotional problems than children from married, two-parent families.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Robert Sternberg, the three primary components of healthy, loving relationships are all of the following except

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A)   intimacy.
B)   passion.
C)   financial security.
D)   commitment.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What are the greatest challenges single mothers face? Are the challenges different from those faced by single fathers? Explain your answer.

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Question 14

A sign of a healthy relationship includes all the following except

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A)   you insist on doing everything together.
B)   you engage in activities you both like.
C)   you share decision making.
D)   you confide in each other.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The following precautions are recommended for online dating except

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A)   do not have the new date pick you up at home.
B)   make sure not to introduce your new date to your friends in case you don't get along.
C)   tell a friend where you are meeting the new date.
D)   trust your gut feelings.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

In Sternberg's terminology, love with intimacy, passion, and commitment is known as consummate love.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

John and Rhonda can discuss their feelings and share information that is very personal. This is known as

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A)   communication.
B)   self-disclosure.
C)   intimacy.
D)   love.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Toxic relationships in which neither partner is happy are referred to as empty relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Marika received an inflammatory comment on social media. Which of the following strategies would help her prevent cyber bullying in the future?

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A)   Ignore it since most cyber bullying is a one time event.
B)   Think before she posts something online.
C)   Send back an insulting retort.
D)   Post a derogatory comment towards the bully's cyber friends.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Helen went to France for spring break. While there, she met Jacques and had a passionate affair, but then returned to college to finish her degree. This is an example of

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A)   companionate love.
B)   consummate love.
C)   empty love.
D)   fatuous love.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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