Question 1

Most people tend to be attracted to partners of their same race or ethnicity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mothers of securely attached infants are more likely than mothers of babies with other attachment styles to:

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A)   feed their babies when the babies are hungry rather than on a set schedule.
B)   vary their level of responsiveness to their babies to prevent over-attachment.
C)   minimize physical contact with their babies.
D)   feed their babies on a set schedule, and not respond when babies cry for food outside of this schedule.

Question 3

Research on Rubin's love scale revealed that "strong lovers":

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A)   made more eye contact with each other than weak lovers.
B)   held hands more than weak lovers.
C)   made more suggestive remarks to each other than weak lovers.
D)   laughed together more than weak lovers.

Question 4

Counselors encourage their clients to use "I" language when stating their needs to others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the three-step approach to saying no.

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Question 6

James has figured out that his husband, Arturo, is having an affair. James feels so angry and rejected he has had thoughts of being unfaithful himself. James's friends think Arturo is terrible, and they have been encouraging James to leave Arturo. Instead of telling Arturo what he has considered doing, and what his friends think of Arturo, James simply tells Arturo that he is very hurt, and he would like Arturo to break off this other relationship. By not telling Arturo things that likely would only hurt him and complicate the matter, James is using which of Gottman's techniques?

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A)   Leveling
B)   Editing
C)   Stonewalling
D)   Unconditional positive regard B

Question 7

John Allan Lee believes that, in order to maximize satisfaction and success in a relationship, you should find a partner who:

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A)   would score similarly on Rubin's love scale.
B)   is high on ludus .
C)   has interests and values that would contradict yours.
D)   would share your same approach to loving. D

Question 8

In reference to the discussion on how to ask for what you want, which of the following requests would MOST likely be understood?

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A)   "I would like you to be more affectionate."
B)   "I would like our intimate time to be sensual as well as sexual."
C)   "I would like you to hold my hand or put your arm around me when we are out together."
D)   "I would like you to touch me more when we make love." C

Question 9

Define and discuss the basis for effective sexual communication.

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Question 10

A number of studies consistently reveal that women link love and sex to a greater extent than men link love and sex.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your text lists a number of strategies that may be helpful to begin talking about sex. Identify and describe three strategies.

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Question 12

According to Robert Barker, which of the following would NOT motivate a person to work on his or her jealousy?

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A)   If the person is assured that the problem comes from the relationship rather than defects in his or her character
B)   If the person is able to empathize with the person who has been hurt by the jealous behavior
C)   If the person is sure that the relationship is threatened
D)   If the person is not provoked into feeling shame or guilt

Question 13

Eric and Debra talk a lot about their lives, including their likes and dislikes, frustrations and victories, and romantic relationships. Although they are close emotionally, they are not attracted to each other physically. This could be called:

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A)   empty love.
B)   liking.
C)   nonlove.
D)   fatuous love.

Question 14

Passionate love:

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A)   is the longest lasting form of love.
B)   often makes one more aware of the loved one's faults.
C)   typically occurs early in a relationship.
D)   usually increases as one gets to know the loved one better.

Question 15

The knowledge that each partner in a relationship cares for the other and knows the care is reciprocated is called:

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A)   reciprocal rapport.
B)   mutual empathy.
C)   inclusion.
D)   unconditional positive regard.

Question 16

Asking a "why" question:

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A)   lets the other person respond in a more open-ended way.
B)   provides you with more information regarding the subject at hand.
C)   tends to put the other person on the defensive.
D)   reinforces your concern regarding, and thus your emotional investment in, the relationship.

Question 17

Susan and Gina, both women, have just begun dating each other. Susan and Gina:

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A)   are more likely than a male couple to be comfortable having sex without commitment.
B)   likely will base their evaluation of their relationship on the quality of their sexual interactions.
C)   likely will postpone physical intimacy until they have established emotional intimacy.
D)   likely were not initially attracted to each other based on physical qualities.

Question 18

When we value our partners regardless of what they say or do, we are:

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A)   expressing mutual empathy.
B)   using paraphrasing.
C)   expressing unconditional positive regard.
D)   practicing self-disclosure.

Question 19

The neurotransmitters that are partially responsible for the "high" associated with passionate love are chemically similar to amphetamines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Receiving a criticism in a way that can strengthen the relationship begins with:

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A)   defending your position.
B)   empathizing with your partner's concern.
C)   immediately venting your feelings of frustration.
D)   withdrawing so that you and your partner can calm down and resume discussion later.

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Mothers of securely attached infants are more likely than mothers of babies with other attachment styles to:

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Research on Rubin's love scale revealed that "strong lovers":

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Counselors encourage their clients to use "I" language when stating their needs to others.

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Discuss the three-step approach to saying no.

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John Allan Lee believes that, in order to maximize satisfaction and success in a relationship, you should find a partner who:

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Define and discuss the basis for effective sexual communication.

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A number of studies consistently reveal that women link love and sex to a greater extent than men link love and sex.

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Eric and Debra talk a lot about their lives, including their likes and dislikes, frustrations and victories, and romantic relationships. Although they are close emotionally, they are not attracted to each other physically. This could be called:

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Passionate love:

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The knowledge that each partner in a relationship cares for the other and knows the care is reciprocated is called:

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Susan and Gina, both women, have just begun dating each other. Susan and Gina:

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When we value our partners regardless of what they say or do, we are:

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The neurotransmitters that are partially responsible for the "high" associated with passionate love are chemically similar to amphetamines.

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Receiving a criticism in a way that can strengthen the relationship begins with:

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Research on Rubin's love scale revealed that "strong lovers":

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Eric and Debra talk a lot about their lives, including their likes and dislikes, frustrations and victories, and romantic relationships. Although they are close emotionally, they are not attracted to each other physically. This could be called:

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The knowledge that each partner in a relationship cares for the other and knows the care is reciprocated is called:

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The neurotransmitters that are partially responsible for the "high" associated with passionate love are chemically similar to amphetamines.

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