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Test 2 Flashcards

1
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In Robert Sternberg’s typology, __________ love is composed of all three dimensions of his theory.

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consummate

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2
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Although breaking up is hard to do any time, breakups can be a good thing in certain cases.

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true

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3
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A group of individuals who are currently unmarried or unpartnered is called the

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pool of eligibles

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4
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The text points out that consummate love is the same as “good chemistry.”

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false

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5
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According to the wheel of love theory, there are four stages in the development of love. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

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erotic

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Americans tend to marry people of similar race, age, education, religious background, and social class. This behavior reflects

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homogamy

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7
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Of the components of consummate love, which is the quickest to develop and the quickest to fade?

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passion

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8
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Adults with a(n) __________ attachment style exhibit possible negative behaviors such as unwarranted jealousy or attempts to control one’s partner due to “fear of abandonment.”

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insecure/anxious

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9
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Sometimes the marriage exchange is accompanied by a dowry, a sum of money or property brought to the marriage by the _________

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female

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10
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Martyring is essentially equivalent to intimacy.

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false

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11
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The ideas of bargaining, market, and resources used to describe relationships such as marriage come to us from ___________ theory.

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exchange

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12
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__________ refers to marriage between those who are different in race, age, education, religious background, or social class.

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heterogamy

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13
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Social scientist Ira Reiss has proposed what he calls a “__________ theory” of love.

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wheel

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14
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Psychologist Robert Sternberg proposed a __________ theory of love.

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triangular

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15
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Of the components of consummate love, which is the most gradual to develop?

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commitment

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16
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Consider this statement: “If I can get him/her to do what I want done, then I’ll be sure he/she loves me.” This reflects

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manipulation

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17
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Date rape is also known as __________ rape.

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acquaintance

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18
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Today, in countries where arranged marriages used to be the norm, it is more common for the children to marry only when they themselves accept their parents’ choice. Unions like these are called

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assisted marriages

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19
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From a sociological perspective, the triangular theory of love is the only way of looking at love.

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false

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20
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Although breaking up is hard to do any time, breakups can be a good thing in certain cases.

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true

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21
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In general, social scientists find that the most stable marriages are those that are homogamous in

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age, education, religion and race.

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22
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John Alan Lee classified six

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love styles

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23
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Researchers have found it discouraging that about __________ of abusive dating relationships continue rather than being broken off.

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half

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24
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Adults with a(n) __________ attachment style shun or evade emotional closeness

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avoidance

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25
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Adults with a(n) __________ attachment style are inclined to trust that their relationships will provide ongoing emotional support.

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secure

26
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An emerging alternative to marriage is __________, where a couple is engaged in a long-term relationship, but each partner also maintains a separate dwelling.

A

living alone together

27
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A legally or policy-defined relationship between two individuals who live together and share a domestic life but are not married is called a

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domestic partnership

28
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What is the key function of marriage for most Americans?

A

love and ongoing emotional support

29
Q

To the U.S. Census Bureau, “single” means

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unmarried

30
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Stable cohabiting families with two biological parents seem to offer many of the same benefits that stable married biological parents provide.

A

true

31
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Same-sex couple adoption is explicitly prohibited in only which state?

A

Mississippi

32
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Communal living is designed to provide __________.

A

ocial support and companionship

33
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Which category (all ages) is least likely to live alone?

A

Asians and Hispanics

34
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Compared to married couples, cohabitors are all EXCEPT which of the following?

A

older

35
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Compared to marrieds, cohabitants report that they are __________ happy with their relationships.

A

less

36
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Compared with married women, cohabiting women are __________.

A

several years older than and earn more than their partners

37
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On average, cohabiting relationships are

A

relatively short

38
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Today, some cohabitants consider their lifestyle a means of courtship, officially called __________, as they seek to test their compatibility before deciding whether to marry.

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premarital cohabitation

39
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The definition of domestic partner usually includes criteria of joint residence and finances, as well as a statement of loyalty and commitment

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true

40
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The sex ratio is the ratio of __________ in a given society or subgroup of a society

A

men to women

41
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Social support is necessary for feeling positive about and generally satisfied with being single, whether living alone or not.

A

true

42
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Due to the American individualist orientation, three interrelated developments have occurred relating to marriage. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

A

community becomes more vital and important

43
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Historically, marriage and family had two important functions: (1) guaranteeing property rights, and (2) _________.

A

the responsible upbringing of children

44
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At least among white, middle-class Americans, the husband-wife dyad is expected to take precedence over any others.

A

true

45
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Spouses and children are part of a person’s family of

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procreation

46
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In 2000, ________ became the first country to allow same-sex partners to marry.

A

Netherlands

47
Q

The proportion of Americans age 18 and over who are married has _____significantly in the last 50 years-from

A

Declined

48
Q

Young singles choose to live with their parents for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons?

A

tax shelter

49
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The text concludes that much of the increase in singlehood is explained by several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

A

rejection of marriage as an institution

50
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Research has compared adolescents living in married, two-biological-parent families with those who have lived with a cohabiting parent. Those adolescents who have lived with a cohabiting parent are more likely to experience all EXCEPT which of the following?

A

higher academic test scores

51
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Gay male and lesbian partners tend to be more egalitarian than heterosexual spouses.

A

true

52
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Some adults who live with their parents have never moved out, but others — called _________ — have left home and then returned.

A

boomerangers

53
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The text cites four social factors that may encourage young people today to postpone marriage or not to marry at all. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

A

a rejection of marriage as an institution

54
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The distinction between marriage and singlehood is not as sharp today as it used to be.

A

true

55
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In 1996, the U.S. passed DOMA, which refuses to acknowledge same-sex marriages. What does DOMA stand for?

A

Defense of Marriage Act

56
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Communal living may be one way to deal with problems associated with being single EXCEPT which of the following?

A

sexual permissiveness

57
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The number of births to unmarried women has declined recently, probably because of

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the Great Recession that began in 2007

58
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As overall fertility levels have dropped, childbearing has increasingly shifted to later ages.

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true

59
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Children who have experienced disrupted or dissolved adoption events may suffer from what is called __________ disorder.

A

attachment

60
Q

Which United States Supreme Court decision legalized abortion throughout the United States?

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Roe v Wade

61
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Janet is employed as an executive within a major corporation. When she decided to have a child, she stepped down from this position, thus giving up a six-figure income. Janet’s situation illustrates which of the following “costs?”

A

opportunity

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