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Midterm Flashcards

1
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Statistics on divorce

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overall- 50%
church- 45%
temple- 38%-40%

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How high does the average BYU-Idaho newlywed rate their marriage?

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“miserable”

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3
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Most divorces happen after how many years?

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What are some explanations for the rising divorce rate?

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conditional love, finances, expecting happiness to breed from getting married

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5
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The most common reason cited for divorce is

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unrealistic expectations

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6
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Why are happy marriages good for us?

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lead to a happy life, help us feel fulfilled, feels good to love & be loved

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7
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What is the completion theory?

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we are looking for a partner who will fill our holes

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8
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What is emotional intimacy?

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an emotional connection

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9
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What are emotional holes?

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our baggage/unmet emotional needs

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What is emotional honesty?

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the ability to be emotionally honest with ourselves

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What is real love?

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charity/christlike, love towards spouse/kids/pets

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What is attraction?

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wanting to be with someone all the time; temporary

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13
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What hormones drive the attraction experience?

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dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine

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14
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What is the nature of real love? What hormones are involved?

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family, attachment; serotonin & oxytocin

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15
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Why does it matter if you are an idealist, a realist, or a romantic?

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it determines how you love & need to be loved

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16
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Why is attraction important?

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it tells us who we are physically attracted to & weeds out relationships strictly built on hormones

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17
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What is counterfeit revelation?

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revelation not meant for you

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18
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Why is faith & obedience critical to receiving revelation?

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you must be committed to receive the blessings

19
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Why is receiving revelation tricky when it comes to matters of the heart?

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it can be intermingled easily with hormones

20
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What can we do to hear, recognize & discern the voice of the Lord?

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have true intent and remember He only wants to help

21
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What are some principles of revelation that can guide us?

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action/knowledge, real intent, humility, obedience, not going against doctrine, & only receiving it for oneself

22
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What are social skills and why do they matter?

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the ability to make people comfortable & leads to understanding of the opposite sex

23
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What are the emotional needs for guys?

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physical/verbal reassurance, recreational companionship, attractive, admiration, needed

24
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What are the emotional needs for girls?

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romance & affection, emotional closeness, respect/safety, family connection, cherished

25
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What is the most important emotional need for each sex?

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Guys- to be needed

Girls- to be cherished

26
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Why is physical appearance important when dating?

A

society says it is

27
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How does the value we put on attractiveness impact us?

A

the things that are supposed to matter won’t & it takes away the possibility of progression

28
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How important is what we think of ourselves when it comes to our attractiveness and confidence?

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important but confidence is key

29
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What makes a quality first date?

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honesty, openness, respect, true to oneself, no “front”

30
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How can you make a positive impression on a date?

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touch, smile, show you care, listen, be yourself

31
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What are the areas of the RAM model?

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rely, commit, touch, know, and trust

32
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Name a few red flags

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manipulation, pressure, lack of conscience, spending habits, self-centered, high maintenance, deceitful

33
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Why is personality style important?

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your personalities need to mesh well

34
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What is the active dependent personality style?

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extreme reliance on others

35
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What is the passive dependent personality style?

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lack of self-confidence & self-reliance, depends on others

36
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What is the narcissistic personality style?

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takes charge/dominates, conscience doesn’t regulate behavior

37
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What is the avoidant personality style?

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not comfortable with conflict & will do anything to avoid it

38
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What is the passive aggressive personality style?

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makes others pay for their avoidance

39
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What are some of the schizoid traits we are seeing in young men today?

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don’t socialize well, extreme avoidance, hermits, addicted to video games

40
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What do communication studies on boys and girls age 2-4 reveal?

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boys- 60% verbal, 40% sound effects, facts, 12,000 words/day

girls- 100% verbal, explore relationships, 25,000 words/day

41
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What is the cave?

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the nothing box in a guy’s mind, a place to escape when stressed, emotionally safe

42
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Why do men and women communicate so differently?

A

each gender is socialized to communicate/feel differently

43
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Why is it important to understand the communication difference between men and women?

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their needs are different, men want to fix but women want to listen

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