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On a 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) :


A) avoidant attachment style.
B) secure attachment style.
C) anxious attachment style.
D) gregarious attachment style

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

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What are the three major types of love discussed in the text?

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The three types of love are:
-Romantic L...

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Does cohabitation influence marital satisfaction? Discuss the possible reasons for this.

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The majority of studies have found lower...

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


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

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

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According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, _____ involves physical and sexual attraction to another.


A) attachment
B) commitment
C) intimacy
D) passion

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

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_____ love is also called companionate love.


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

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

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is the sixth developmental stage?


A) Intimacy versus isolation
B) Identity versus identity confusion
C) Autonomy versus shame and doubt
D) Integrity versus despair

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

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

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Some of the advantages of being single i...

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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) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is true of the preferences of adults regarding the attachment styles of their partners?


A) Securely attached adults show a preference for individuals with an anxious attachment style.
B) Individuals with an anxious attachment style mostly seem to prefer a partner with an anxious attachment style.
C) Adults prefer to have an avoidant adult as a partner.
D) Adults prefer having a securely attached partner.

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

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Female friendships involve more _____ than male friendships.


A) competition
B) outdoor activities
C) self-disclosure
D) sharing of useful information

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

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According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, consummate love is characterized by:


A) passion, intimacy, and commitment.
B) romance, shared disclosure, and sexual desire.
C) commitment and exclusiveness.
D) eroticism and companionship.

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

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Which of the following differences in communication of men and women has research shown to be true?


A) Women use words more for discussing external events such as occupations and money.
B) Men and women cannot be distinguished from one another in their references to anger and sexuality.
C) Overall gender differences in communication are fairly large for both children and adults.
D) Men use words more for discussing people and what they were doing.

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

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Individuals with an anxious attachment style:


A) are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships, but are committed once they are in one.
B) demand closeness in relationships and are more emotional.
C) are less likely than others to have one-night stands.
D) tend to distance themselves from their partner.

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

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Which of the following is another name for romantic love?


A) Passionate love
B) Affectionate love
C) Companionate love
D) Consummate love

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

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Bob worships his colleague Anne. He loves her from afar but there is no intimacy or closeness between them. Sternberg would characterize this as _____ love.


A) consummate
B) fatuous
C) affectionate
D) passionate

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

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Amy is not overly stressed out about her relationship with her boyfriend Danny. She trusts him and is sure that if there are any problems, they can talk it through and come to an understanding. Which of the following best describes Amy's attachment style?


A) Disorganized attachment style
B) Anxious attachment style
C) Avoidant attachment style
D) Secure attachment style

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

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According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages occurs during early adulthood, after individuals are well on their way to establishing stable and successful identities?


A) Identity versus identity confusion
B) Generativity versus stagnation
C) Integrity versus despair
D) Intimacy versus isolation

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

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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, companionable silence, and I love it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate?


A) Passion
B) Infatuation
C) Romantic love
D) Affectionate love

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

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This theorist has been studying married couples' lives since the 1970s and has found that seven main principles determine whether a marriage will work.

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