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40 Cards in this Set
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Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships?
A.They involve behavioral independence. B.They involve a lack of emotional availability. C.They involve need fulfillment. D.They involve emotional detachment.
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they involve need fulfillment |
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Lisa and Abby are sisters and best friends. Both feel they can share their worries and concerns with one another. This example demonstrates |
social integration
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Family consists of |
a network of people that provide security, support and a sense of belonging |
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Greg and Kate always support each others' interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This best demonstrates that |
They are advocates for each other |
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According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, the most complete, ideal type of love is |
consummate love |
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A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by |
increasing financial stability and expanding support networks.
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Angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. In order to cope with the failed relationship, she should |
find healthy ways to express her emotions such as talking with a friend or exercising. |
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Menstrual flow is actually sloughed off |
endometrial lining.
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Anthony frequently experiences premature ejaculation. What type of sexual dysfunction does he have? |
Orgasmic disorder
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A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved |
false |
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The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is |
menopause |
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Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their |
emotional availability.
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All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT:
A. they may be spiritually intimate. B.they can include sexual relationships. C.they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual. D.they lack emotional availability.
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they lack emotional availability |
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Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for |
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance. |
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Which of the following is true about communication patterns between men and women? |
women tend to be more expressive |
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Which of the following is true about self-disclosure? A.it mostly involves story telling. B.It is a key element in unhealthy communication. C.It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person. D.It involves sharing secrets and gossip about friends and acquaintances. |
it involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person |
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Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT:
A.learn to accept his imperfections. B.blame his parents for his imperfections. C.select a safe, comfortable place for the conversation. D.be open to discussing his sexual past.
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blame his parents for his imperfections |
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You are most likely to listen best when |
when you believe that speaker is is saying something you can relate to |
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Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? |
Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
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According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves |
intimacy, passion, and commitment.
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Attraction has been described by some social scientists as |
feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
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According to researcher Helen Fisher, the feeling that the excitement and passion is gone from a relationship is due to |
decrease in PEA levels |
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Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of |
serial monogamy |
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Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates |
a monogamous relationship |
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All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT:
A.it can offer love, companionship, and sex B.it is more common among people who are religious. C.after a number of years it can constitute a common-law marriage D.it may become legally binding
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it is more common among people who are religious |
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Which of the following is true about being single in the United States?
A.Singles are unable to achieve intimacy through interactions with loved ones. B.The number of adults electing to remain single is decreasing. C.All singles view their life as being unfulfilled. D.The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing. |
the number of adults electing to remain single is increasing |
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Which of the following is true about intersexuality?
A.It may occur as often as 10 in 100 live births. B.The person does not exhibit exclusive male or female sexual anatomy. C.The person is exclusively female with minor male attributes. D.The person is exclusively male with minor female attributes. |
the person does not exhibit exclusive male and female sexual anatomy |
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What is gender identity? |
Our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine
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Which of the following is true about androgyny? |
A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.
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Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?
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Biological, psychological, and socioenvironmental |
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All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT:
A.it can be an opportunity for personal growth. B.it has nothing to do with personal growth. C.It can be lonely for some people. D.It can be a result of religious beliefs.
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it has nothing to do with personal growth |
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All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT:
A.autoerotic asphyxiation. B.masturbation. C.voyeurism. D.group sex.
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masturbation |
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The duct system atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the |
epididymis |
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Sexual dysfunction only affects men. |
False |
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Trying to understand the gender differences in communication patterns is a good first step to better communication between the sexes. |
True |
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Sexual identity begins at birth. |
False |
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Sexual intimacy is the major reason for the existence of all relationships. |
False |
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Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics. |
True |
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Serial monogamy means that partners can have sexual involvement outside their primary relationship. |
False |
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The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development. |
True |
