PSY-203 CHP 14 Flashcards
Adults who have an anxious attachment style exhibit which of the following behaviors?
They are less trusting.
They are more emotional.
They demand closeness.
They are jealous and possessive.
Research has shown first impressions can detect which of the following?
romantic interests
sexual orientation
violent tendencies
What percentage of adults describe themselves as securely attached?
60 to 80
Adults who have an anxious attachment style exhibit which of the following behaviors?
They are jealous and possessive.
They demand closeness.
They are less trusting.
They are more emotional.
Research has shown first impressions can detect which of the following?
violent tendencies
romantic interests
sexual orientation
The theory that suggests we end up choosing someone who is close to our own level of attractiveness is called the
matching hypothesis
In Blank______ societies, intimacy in romantic relationships is often more intense due to people’s smaller social networks.
individualist
Which of the following are advantages of being single today?
developing personal resources
exploring new places
having privacy
Which two of the following characteristics would best predict marriage longevity?
educational and ethnicity
A study of young adults predicted that marriage is considered more important in their life than which of the following?
parenting
careers
leisure activities
Single adults face several challenges including which of the following?
forming intimate relationships with other adults
confronting loneliness in their lives
finding a niche in a marriage-oriented society
confronting social prejudices
Which two of the following would be most likely to be in a marriage for more than 20 years?
an Asian American woman
someone with a bachelor’s degree
Which two of the following characteristics would best predict marriage longevity?
ethnicity and education
Married ___
(men/women) consistently report being happier than married ____
(men/women).
men; women
Research on premarital education suggests that it ______.
is linked to higher marital satisfaction
should take place 6-12 months before the wedding
