Chapter 4: Intimate Relationships and Communication

Question 1

Recognize that human emotions have two components:

Answer 1

Physiological arousal – physical response to feelings of love
Emotional explanation for the arousal – some feelings are too intense for people to handle

Question 2

The Transformation of Love

Answer 2

All relationships change over time.
At first, high levels of passion and increased intimacy are apparent.
Reduction of romance and/or passion can lead to the development of deep love over time naturally

Question 3

Challenges in Relationships

Answer 3

Honesty and openness
Unequal or premature commitment
Unrealistic expectations
Expecting your partner to change
Assuming
Unsupported beliefs
Competitiveness
Focus on fun activities together
Balance of time together and apart
Jealousy (especially in young couples) due to personal insecurities

Question 4

Cohabitation –

Answer 4

living together without marriage
30 years old
Half of all men and women have cohabited

Question 5

Parenting styles
Authoritarian
Authoritative
Permissive (or indulgent)
Uninvolved

Answer 5

Authoritarian
Authoritative
Permissive (or indulgent)
Uninvolved

Question 6

U.S. Census Bureau

27% of all children under 18 live

Answer 6

with only one parent

Question 7

Values associated with successful families include:

Answer 7

Commitment
Appreciation
Communication
Time together
Spiritual wellness
Coping with stress and crisis