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Sara is in an intimate love relationship with Ren. She has a strong commitment toward her relationship with Ren. However, the intimacy in her relationship is diffused as she also places strong emphasis on connections with her family members. According to the cross-cultural variations observed in romantic relationships, Sara's relationship is most likely characteristic of a(n)


A) narcissistic country.
B) totalitarian country.
C) collectivist country.
D) individualistic country.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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In the context of online dating, a national study of more than 19,000 individuals by Cacioppo and others (2013) found that


A) less than one-third of marriages began online.
B) marriages that began online were slightly more likely to break up than those that started in traditional offline contexts.
C) marriages that began online were characterized by slightly higher marital satisfaction than those that started in traditional offline contexts.
D) women lied online most about their height, income, and age.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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A national survey indicated that ________ in adults was associated with the development of disease and chronic illness, especially cardiovascular system problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.


A) secure attachment
B) easy temperament
C) insecure attachment
D) assertive personality

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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On an assessment of attachment styles modeled on Hazan and Shaver's questionnaire, Alicia described herself thus: "I find it relatively easy to get close to others and I am comfortable depending on them and having them depend on me. I don't worry about being abandoned or about someone getting too close to me." Alicia seems to have a(n) ________ attachment style.


A) avoidant
B) secure
C) anxious
D) gregarious

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is an advantage of having children late?


A) Women have fewer medical problems during pregnancy.
B) Parents have more physical energy.
C) Parents have more income for child-rearing expenses.
D) Parents are less likely to build up expectations for their children.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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List a few reasons why remarried adults often find it difficult to stay remarried.

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Most divorces occur in the ________ year of marriage.


A) first to third
B) second to fifth
C) fifth to tenth
D) tenth to twelfth

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage?


A) France
B) Sweden
C) United States
D) Kenya

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with


A) higher academic achievement in college.
B) stronger sibling relationships in adulthood.
C) secure attachment to romantic partners in adulthood.
D) an easy temperament in adulthood.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Kelly has just given birth to her first baby at the age of 37; her best friend, Olivia, age 26, also gave birth to her first child. Which of the following is most likely to be true for these new mothers?


A) Kelly will have more energy to care for her child than Olivia.
B) Olivia will have fewer medical problems with pregnancy and childbirth.
C) Olivia will more likely build up expectations for her child.
D) Olivia will have more income for child-rearing expenses than Kelly.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Compared to relationships established in person, what is a significant finding about romantic relationships initiated on the Internet?


A) Romantic relationships initiated on the Internet are more likely than relationships established in person to last for more than two years.
B) Contrary to popular belief, intentional misrepresentation of the self over the Internet is very rare.
C) Women were found to be more dishonest than men.
D) Romantic relationships established in person have been found to last longer than those established over the Internet.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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According to the triarchic theory of love, which type of love includes passion and commitment, but does not include (or is low on) intimacy?

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The early stages of love have more ________ love ingredients.


A) romantic
B) companionate
C) passionate
D) consummate

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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If researchers measure an individual's self-esteem at ages 10, 20, 30, and 40 years, where are they likely to find the most stability?


A) when measured at the age of 10 and then again at the age of 30
B) when measured at the age of 20 and then again at the age of 30
C) when measured at the age of 20 and then again at the age of 40
D) when measured at the age of 10 and then again at the age of 40

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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One of the benefits of a good marriage is


A) increased longevity.
B) more financial security.
C) an improved gender identity.
D) improved social relations.

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Which of the following is true about gender differences in adult friendships?


A) Compared with women, men have more close friends.
B) Adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women.
C) Compared with women, men's friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support.
D) The adult female pattern of friendship often involves keeping one's distance while sharing useful information.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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________ adults have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships.


A) Securely attached
B) Attachment-anxious
C) Attachment-avoidant
D) Securely detached

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages is the most important issue to be negotiated in adolescence?


A) identity versus identity confusion
B) industry versus inferiority
C) intimacy versus isolation
D) autonomy versus shame

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Tina and Danny have been married for 12 years. Both are working and have busy schedules, but at the end of the day, they sit together and tell each other about their day. They have had their share of ups and downs in life, and their love for each other has grown steadily. However, Tina, although very happy in her marriage, reminisces about and wishes to have the passion they had in the early days of their marriage. According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, Tina and Danny's relationship is mostly likely categorized as


A) romantic love.
B) consummate love.
C) affectionate love.
D) fatuous love.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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________ love is also called eros.


A) Companionate
B) Affectionate
C) Romantic
D) Consummate

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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