Question 1

Even though gender differences exist in communication, when a man and a woman are talking about the same subject, their goals are usually the same.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship?

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A)   expecting your partner to change
B)   expecting that your partner loves you
C)   expecting intimacy
D)   expecting that you can trust your partnerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

All the following are important for effective speaking, EXCEPT:

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A)   use "I" statements.
B)   state your concern or issue as clearly as you can.
C)   make constructive requests.
D)   focus on the whole person.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

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A)   possessiveness.
B)   love.
C)   a need for intimacy.
D)   commitment.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Most love relationships change over time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following emotions is NOT accompanied by physiological arousal?

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A)   love
B)   fear
C)   rejection
D)   respectE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Female conversation patterns could be characterized as generally competitive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our

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A)   childhood.
B)   peer group.
C)   heredity.
D)   community.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The most important question for potential mates is,

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A)   "How much money do you make?"
B)   "How much do we have in common?"
C)   "How flexible are you?"
D)   "Will your parents like me?"E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following may diminish over time within a relationship?

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A)   passion
B)   companionship
C)   acceptance
D)   commitmentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Of the following, which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy?

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A)   providing selective information to minimize conflict
B)   identifying alternatives to get what each person wants
C)   using avoidance
D)   using intimacy to smooth over disagreementsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

_____________ is an idealization of a loved one.

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A)   Infatuation
B)   Passion
C)   Intimacy
D)   CommitmentE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The element that is least characteristic of enduring love relationships is

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A)   pursuit of common goals.
B)   closeness.
C)   absorption in each other.
D)   promise of a shared future.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

After a divorce occurs, the recovery period usually does not start for about

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A)   3 months after the divorce.
B)   6 months after the divorce.
C)   1 year after the divorce.
D)   1 month for every year of marriage.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Having strong social relationships may do all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   reduce the risk of illness.
B)   speed recovery from illness.
C)   decrease measures of physical health.
D)   improve measures of mental health.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If your partner expresses unhappiness in your relationship, it is best to

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A)   validate your partner's feelings and respond with self-disclosure.
B)   defend yourself and your actions.
C)   leave the room before saying something you will regret later.
D)   offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common. Name and describe them.

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Question 19

As relationships grow, many couples face challenges. List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced and give strategies for coping with each.

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Question 20

Out of necessity, commitment and passion do diminish over time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Healthy Relationships and Communication

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Female conversation patterns could be characterized as generally competitive.

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The element that is least characteristic of enduring love relationships is

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_____________ is an idealization of a loved one.

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If your partner expresses unhappiness in your relationship, it is best to

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Most love relationships change over time.

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Which of the following emotions is NOT accompanied by physiological arousal?

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As relationships grow, many couples face challenges. List and describe three of the common challenges you have experienced and give strategies for coping with each.

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Effective communication includes making sure that your words match your body language.

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Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship?

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Sally's jealousy is an indicator of

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All the following are important for effective speaking, EXCEPT:

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Of the following, which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy?

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Which of the following may diminish over time within a relationship?

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Having strong social relationships may do all the following, EXCEPT

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The most important question for potential mates is,

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Couples who successfully weather the stresses of a new baby seem to have three characteristics in common. Name and describe them.

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Even though gender differences exist in communication, when a man and a woman are talking about the same subject, their goals are usually the same.

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