Question 1

Relationships with spouses and lovers tend to differ from relationships with friends in the areas of:

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A)  sexuality and infatuation.
B)  intimacy and spontaneity.
C)  dependency and trust.
D)  respect and confiding.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2007 was around:

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A)  30 for men,29 for women.
B)  37 for men,36 for women.
C)  27 for men,26 for women.
D)  25 for men,24 for women.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Susan and Eduardo say that although they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is TRUE about their love?

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A)  They are not really in love with one another.
B)  They are likely to be happy together for a long time.
C)  They are experiencing the fullest and strongest type of love.
D)  They are infatuated with one another but probably will split up before long.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to Erik Erikson,achievement of intimacy requires that an individual:

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A)  has achieved identity.
B)  significantly revise his or her sense of identity.
C)  go through an extended solo period.
D)  psychologically identify with and surrender his or her identity to a leader figure.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

According to research,the number of men between the ages of 20 and 29 years who reported that they were single in 2006 had risen to ____ percent in the United States.

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A)  60
B)  75
C)  80
D)  95E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

With regard to the timing of remarriage,in the United States:

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A)  men tend to remarry sooner than women do.
B)  women tend to remarry sooner than men do.
C)  European-American women tend to remarry sooner then men,but this is not the case for other ethnic groups in the United States.
D)  European-American men tend to remarry sooner than women do,but this is not the case for other ethnic groups in the United States.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for having a successful and happy life after divorce that is cited by your author?

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A)  Focus on the future,not on the past.
B)  Do not expect success and happiness in everything you do.
C)  Recommit yourself to your physical health and well-being.
D)  Think of a divorced as an opportunity to grow personally and develop positive relationships.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

List and briefly describe the four types of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Question 9

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

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A)  marrying late in life
B)  having a baby before marriage
C)  low education levels
D)  low incomeE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The major change in the last 60 years that has increased the fragility of marriages is:

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A)  the rise in age at which people choose to marry.
B)  the tendency to wait longer before having children.
C)  the push for economic success.
D)  the desire for personal fulfillment both inside and outside of marriage.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) D

Question 11

When men and women report how happy they are in their marriage,the trend is that:

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A)  husbands tend to be happier.
B)  wives tend to be happier.
C)  both husbands and wives are equally happy.
D)  neither husbands nor wives are happy.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

When couples divorce in the United States,they are most likely to do so during which years of marriage?

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A)  1st to 3rd
B)  2nd to 5th
C)  5th to 10th
D)  10th to 12thE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

This theorist proposed a developmental model of love suggesting that the initial surge of sexual attraction tends to wane over time,and is replaced by either a reduction in attachment anxiety or an increase in conflict and withdrawal.Novelty is replaced by familiarity,and the relationship ends up as deeply caring or distressing and unsatisfying.

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Question 14

Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day.Neither of us was talking,both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts.But it was a very comfortable silence,and I love it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?

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A)  passion
B)  infatuation
C)  romantic love
D)  affectionate loveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

List and briefly describe the three dimensions of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of married couples deciding to have only one child?

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A)  Women have more time to pursue other endeavors beyond parenting.
B)  Women spend less actual time in their child's development.
C)  Parental care is more likely to be supplemented by institutional care,such as day care.
D)  Men invest less time in fathering.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Between 1980 and 2007 the divorce rate in the United States:

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A)  increased moderately.
B)  increased significantly.
C)  stayed the same.
D)  decreased moderately.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with:

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A)  higher academic achievement in college.
B)  stronger sibling relationships in adulthood.
C)  more satisfaction with adult relationships.
D)  being less supportive in distress as adults.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 19

According to researcher Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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A)  friendship.
B)  sexual desire.
C)  long-term commitment.
D)  spontaneity in behavior.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) B

Question 20

According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes passion,intimacy,and commitment.

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Exam 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Relationships with spouses and lovers tend to differ from relationships with friends in the areas of:

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If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2007 was around:

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Susan and Eduardo say that although they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is TRUE about their love?

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According to Erik Erikson,achievement of intimacy requires that an individual:

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According to research,the number of men between the ages of 20 and 29 years who reported that they were single in 2006 had risen to ____ percent in the United States.

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With regard to the timing of remarriage,in the United States:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for having a successful and happy life after divorce that is cited by your author?

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List and briefly describe the four types of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

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The major change in the last 60 years that has increased the fragility of marriages is:

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When men and women report how happy they are in their marriage,the trend is that:

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When couples divorce in the United States,they are most likely to do so during which years of marriage?

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Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day.Neither of us was talking,both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts.But it was a very comfortable silence,and I love it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?

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List and briefly describe the three dimensions of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of married couples deciding to have only one child?

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Between 1980 and 2007 the divorce rate in the United States:

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According to researcher Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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According to the triarchic theory of love,this type of love includes passion,intimacy,and commitment.

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If American men and women are going to get married at some point in their life,the average age for a first marriage as of 2007 was around:

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Susan and Eduardo say that although they are not as physically attracted to one another as they once were,they are emotionally very close and are committed to making their relationship work.Which of the following would Robert Sternberg say is TRUE about their love?

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According to Erik Erikson,achievement of intimacy requires that an individual:

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According to research,the number of men between the ages of 20 and 29 years who reported that they were single in 2006 had risen to ____ percent in the United States.

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With regard to the timing of remarriage,in the United States:

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Which of the following is NOT one of the recommendations for having a successful and happy life after divorce that is cited by your author?

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List and briefly describe the four types of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce?

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The major change in the last 60 years that has increased the fragility of marriages is:

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When men and women report how happy they are in their marriage,the trend is that:

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When couples divorce in the United States,they are most likely to do so during which years of marriage?

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Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day.Neither of us was talking,both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts.But it was a very comfortable silence,and I love it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?

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List and briefly describe the three dimensions of love that have been proposed by Robert J.Sternberg (1988)in his triarchic theory of love.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of married couples deciding to have only one child?

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Between 1980 and 2007 the divorce rate in the United States:

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According to researcher Ellen Berscheid,the most important ingredient of romantic love is:

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