You are looking to reduce conflict in her close relationships. You try being more direct with your requests, this is:

Making implicit rules explicit.

Women’s show of fear (complaint/criticism) triggers shame & feelings of_in men, his reaction may increase her fears that

failure; she is alone in the relationship

What is the advantage of fathers engaging in rough and tumble play with their children?

It teaches children how to control their aggressive impulses

Smartphones became commonplace, we witnessed a number of trends in adolescents, which of these are (pick more than one)

More likely to feel lonely, Increases in depression and anxiety, Less likely to hang out with friends

Three girls are roommates, there's a lot of tension between 1 & 2, what would thier triangulation look like?

alexis frequently complains to samantha about simone

In the speaker-listener model, what should the speaker be doing? (choose more than one)

use "I" statements to express thier point of view, stop and let the listener paraphrase what they heard

Broderick identified nine characteristics of marriage. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Marriage is a way to address depression.

Which of the following are strategies for communicating about difficult issues from your text? (Choose more than one)

Don't expect mind reading., Focus on the positive aspects of the other person

Which of these is NOT one of the impacts of tension in the home between the parents onto children?

More likely to do well in school to avoid being home

Which of the following are strategies for communicating about difficult issues from your text? (Choose more than one)

dont fight dirty, avoid attacking the other person, focus on the postive aspects of the other person, dont expect mind reading

Women say that sex has lost its spark bc their body is unresponsive or not interested, this is most likely when:

just after having a baby or during the transition into menopause

A bf works a lot & comes home & watches tv, gf wants to talk about his feelings. He watches tv when work is bad this is

Insecure Avoidant Attachment Style

What did Rath find in regards to work and friendship?

Having a good friend at work makes you likely to be engaged in your job

In regards to the hook up, how did women differ over men?

They were more likely to hope the hook up lead to a committed relationship

A girl's friends have decided to spend all their time being on the internet, she is mostly opposite, yet research says

Over time she's likely to become more like her friends

According to Lerner, an blamer is most likely to do what when the stress comes on?

Spend time trying to change others

Specifically, the term "metacommunication" includes which of the following?

dialogue about communicaton in the relationship

Couples get stuck in a pattern of their fears trigger each other to get out of this pattern, husbands should and wives s

not to be quick to dismess wife's complaints; use a soft-start up

Your mom wants to tell you how bad your dad is, if you dont want to get triangulated what do you do?

tell your mom that you love both your parents and refuse to get involved

Within the Asian culture, the concept of "filial piety" refers to what?

respect and honor for one's elders

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to address anger in the moment it comes up?

choose to follow the higher road

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1
You are looking to reduce conflict in her close relationships. You try being more direct with your requests, this is:
Identifying disguised objectives
Unveiling game strategies.
Making implicit rules explicit.
Naming the game.
2
Who is more likely to take too many pills as an attempt to commit suicide?
men
women
both men and women are equally likely to do so
3
This event shifted marriage from having a work companion to help provide for you, to finding someone you love
the rising divorce rate
the birth control pill
women entering the workforce
the industrial revolution
4
Infrequent nodding, continuing another activity and irregular eye contact while speaking are all characteristics of:
both
men
women
5
Why do full-time working women make less than full-time working men?
Women tend to choose occupations that pay less
All of these
Women are less likely to ask for a raise or promotion
Women tend to work fewer hours than men
6
Women’s show of fear (complaint/criticism) triggers shame & feelings of_in men, his reaction may increase her fears that
power; she is powerlessness
failure; she is alone in the relationship
over-dependence; she is rejected
hostility; she is useless to her spouse
7
To deal with sexual issues, including giving pleasure to each other in many stages of vulnerability and communication is
sensate focus
the stop-and-go technique
the squeeze technique
instructional design
8
Its stated when sex is good, it is 15%-20% of the relationship; if it doesn't, it has a much more powerful role of what
100%
30% to 40%
50% to 75%
45% to 60%
9
What is the advantage of fathers engaging in rough and tumble play with their children?
It helps children to trust their fathers more
It helps sons to better understand male/female relationships
It teaches children how to control their aggressive impulses
It helps daughters to do better in school
10
Smartphones became commonplace, we witnessed a number of trends in adolescents, which of these are (pick more than one)
More likely to feel lonely
More criminal behaviors
Increases in depression and anxiety
Less likely to hang out with friends
11
A salesperson somewhat appears to be listening, but keeps interupting to steer the conversation to buying something is
attentive listening
persuasive listening
elaborative listening
directive listening
12
A study found hetero & homo couples to be similar yet hetero couples rely on family support, while homo couples rely on
a therapist
the community
government entities
friends
13
Three girls are roommates, there's a lot of tension between 1 & 2, what would thier triangulation look like?
simone starts spending more time with samantha
alexis frequently complains to samantha about simone
samanatha asks alexis and simone what she can do to help them get along
alexis and simone stop talking to each other
14
Who is more likely to use the same volume as the previous speaker, rather than be louder?
women
passive listeners
men
aggressive listeners
15
In the speaker-listener model, what should the speaker be doing? (choose more than one)
use "I" statements to express thier point of view
make sure to take as long as they'd like
stop and let the listener paraphrase what they heard
bring up all the reasons why they are disappointed in the other person
16
Broderick identified nine characteristics of marriage. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Marriage is a reproductive unit.
Marriage is a unit that socializes children.
Marriage is an economic union.
Marriage is a way to address depression.
17
At what age should you explain sexual intercourse to your children?
eleven (no later than thirteen)
five (no later than seven)
fourteen (no later than sixteen)
eight (no later than ten)
18
Which of the following are strategies for communicating about difficult issues from your text? (Choose more than one)
Don't expect mind reading.
Don't go to bed mad.
Focus on the positive aspects of the other person
Speak before you listen.
19
Which of these is NOT one of the impacts of tension in the home between the parents onto children?
Higher rates of behavior problems
Decreased cognitive performance
More negative outlook on life
More likely to do well in school to avoid being home
20
According to Lerner, overfunctioners want what?
more space
more flexibility
more structure
more feelings
21
Two people recently met, he shows romantic interest in her, she smiles and touches him and says its not returned this is
metacommunication
mixed message
centeral-route to persuassion
double bind
22
Which of the following are strategies for communicating about difficult issues from your text? (Choose more than one)
dont fight dirty, avoid attacking the other person
focus on the postive aspects of the other person
dont go to bed mad
dont expect mind reading
23
Repair attempts work best when you know each other's
style of connection
way of knowing
love language
how to empathize
24
Caucasians constitute approximately ______ of the United States population.
72%
91%
49%
55%
25
Who is more likely to stop an activity while speaking or being spoken to?
no answer test provided
both are equally likely
women
men
26
Women say that sex has lost its spark bc their body is unresponsive or not interested, this is most likely when:
around age 35, when her estrogen levels hit their peak
if she feels she is no longer valued in her marriage and by others around
just after having a baby or during the transition into menopause
when her children are young and emotionally needy
27
Prior to the 1900s, why did people have so many children?
because children were seen as an asset, rather than a liability
because of the easy access to public schools
because there was no reliable birth control
blue and yellow
28
No matter what you're talking about your friend always make it about them. This is an example of what?
Directive Listening
Persuasive Listening
Attentive Listening
Narcissistic Listening
29
While__are more likely to attempt suicide,__are more likely to commit suicide because they use more lethal means.
Single women; married women
Women; men
Men; women
Single men; married men
30
A bf works a lot & comes home & watches tv, gf wants to talk about his feelings. He watches tv when work is bad this is
Secure Attachment Style
Insecure Anxious Attachment Style
Insecure Avoidant Attachment Style
31
A married couple have spend every christmas with inlaws. One wants to changes this but minimizes her own request this is
"Failure to Disclose"
"The Ties that Bind"
"Giving Away Your Power"
"I Don't Care. You Decide."
32
What did Rath find in regards to work and friendship?
You are more likely to make friends at work than other place you spend time
Avoid finding friends from work, because that can be too temporary
Having a good friend at work makes you likely to be engaged in your job
It may feel awkward at first, hang out with your co-workers outside of work
33
In regards to the hook up, how did women differ over men?
They were more likely to hope the hook up lead to a committed relationship
They were more likely to hook up with friends than their ex
They were more likely to achieve an orgasm from one
They reported more positive feelings about the hook up than men
34
Listening to a spouse's thoughts and feelings, offering encouragement and showing appreciation are all examples of what?
maternal gatekeeping
emotion work
mental work
gender role expectations
35
One reason why men and women have difficulty talking is their fears that trigger each other. Men's is and women's is
being disrespected; being in charge
failure; being alone
being left out; emotional disclosure
bringing up conflict; losing individuality
36
Lerner's styles of anger management, who is more likely to not want to talk about something but rather process it alone
Pursuer
Underfunctioner
Overfunctioner
Distancer
37
A girl's friends have decided to spend all their time being on the internet, she is mostly opposite, yet research says
Over time she will have more and more conflict with these friends
Over time she's likely to become more like her friends
Over time she will help her friends become more like her
Over time she'll become less like her friends.
38
According to Lerner, an blamer is most likely to do what when the stress comes on?
Want someone else to take over
They want to take charge and advise everyone else
Spend time trying to change others
Tend to withdraw from others
39
Specifically, the term "metacommunication" includes which of the following?
a dialogue aout meaningful issues in the relatioship
dialogue about perceptions of others about the relationship
dialogue about communicaton in the relationship
dialogue about more abstract ideas
40
Couples get stuck in a pattern of their fears trigger each other to get out of this pattern, husbands should and wives s
find ways to compliment her; change the topc when it get's too heated
explain why he's upset; explain why he is wrong
not to be quick to dismess wife's complaints; use a soft-start up
immediately apologize for his part of the conflict; deny there is a problem
41
For men and women, what is the median age for first marriage?
26 for males, 23 for females
27 for males; 26 for females
25 for males, 23 for females
28 for males, 26 for females
42
A study found, day to day reported happiness is said to go up until a certain dollar amount. What amount is that?
$100,000
$45,000
$75,000
$60,000
43
What percentage of men and what percentage of women have been unfatihful to thier spouse at one point in marriage?
25% of men; 15% of women
48% of men; 19% of women
33% of men; 10% of women
15% of men; 7% of women
44
According to Fowers and Davidov, to lead to self-awareness, a person must being with:
self-perception
knowledge
cultural competence
self-exploration
45
What do the authors of your text recommend the need for compassion towards others, including doing what?
Pretend not to see race or color
blue and yellow
Get to know those who are ethnically and culturally different from you
Focus on other group's strengths rather than their weaknesses.
46
Your mom wants to tell you how bad your dad is, if you dont want to get triangulated what do you do?
tell your mom that you love both your parents and refuse to get involved
dont answer the phone when she calls
let your mom know that anything she tells you will be told to your dad
call the sibiling that has the best relationship with mom to talk to her
47
Within the Asian culture, the concept of "filial piety" refers to what?
respect and honor for one's elders
red and blue
lack of sibiling rivialry
shared religious beliefs and behaviors
48
These sorts of debts brought into the marriage, were particularly hard on the marriage. (choose more than one)
School loans
Credit card
Auto loans
Medical
49
When it comes to raising children__tend to focus on soothing & caring, while__tend to more playing & exciting emotion.
grandparent's; parents
step-parents; biological parents
loving parents; dynamic parents
mother's; father's
50
Which of the following is an impact of tension in the home on children?
poor stress managment
all of these
more academic problems
more negative outlook on life
51
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to address anger in the moment it comes up?
Decide now that you want to be in control
choose to follow the higher road
remember the consequences of your anger
learn to control your physical responses
52
You're trying to improve your credit score, which of the following would be a bad idea?
Ask to increase your credit limit
All of these
Challenge mistakes on your credit report
Accept a credit card from Target
53
Which is a sign that you are NOT good at money management? (choose all that apply)
All of your bills are set up on automatic payment
You frequently check your balance
You don't know the size and interest rates of your debts
You're constantly hit with late fees
54
Which of the following is true in regards to recent trends in marriage demographics?
people are getting married at later ages than in the past
more and more people are getting married
red and yellow
the average age of people getting married continues to become older
55
Why do you want a good credit score?
It will save you thousands of dollars over the course of payments and loans
Because it will make it easier to find a job
Because it makes you more marriageable
The interest rate of your student loans is calculated based on that score
56
Who is more likely to adjust their speaking style for their child?
Mothers
Fathers
Both parents equally
57
How do gay and lesbian couples differ from heterosexual couples?
red and yellow
the are less likely to have family members as a source of support
they tend to be more egalitarian in breaking up chores
they tend to argue about different things than heterosexual couples
58
___ is the process in which old cultural trait and value are relinquished and replaced by the dominant culture.
cultural adjustment
segregation
acculturation
assimilation
59
What's the best way to find happiness in money?
Be generous with your money
Put your money towards experiences rather than material things
Focus more on prestige than money
Pay people what you think they deserve
60
In regards to finance, which couple is most likely to be happy?
A couple who focuses on paying their debts rather than buying new toys.
The couple who uses their credit cards to have a great weekend getaway.
A couple who buys anew car that they've wanted despite being out of budget
A couple keeping separate accounts, so they don't have to show each other
61
A 12-year study of lgbtq couples by Gottmans (2016) identified which strengths in these couples? (choose all that apply)
unhappy gay couples tend to demostrate low levels of physcial arousal
gay and lesbian couples are more liekly to take breaks during a fight
in a fight, gay and lesbian couples take it less personally
gay and lesbian couples are more aware of partner's emotional experience
62
Married people are happier than:
single people
widowed people
cohabitating people
all of these
63
A mom never wants to talk to a teenager about sex, she thinks it will make her more likely to do it, what should you say
talking to her child will be very uncomfortable and should be avoided
she should be worried, ecause those conversations can increase the risk
if she talks about it the child will be more likely to delay having sex
speaking about sex will help decide who to have sex with but not delay it
64
There are a number of factors as to why people are having less children than in the past, which of the following isnt?
concerns about the cost of childcare
fears over vaccines
the later age of first marriage
the advent of birth control
65
American Indian populations are unique because their tribes have their own:
all of these
form of government
history
culture
66
As discussed in the mini lecture, what is one of the relationship risks of cohabitation?
People don't consider how household chores should be divided.
Individuals don't consider how this will impact the family
Couples don't discuss what the cohabitation means to each of them
Partners don't consider what will happen if they breakup
67
In regards to childcare and household chores, Poortman and van der Lippe (2009) found what?
Men decide more as to who does what in the home
As women make more money, they do fewer chores
Men prefer spending time with the children than cleaning
Women had more positive views towards these things than men do
68
Which gender is more likely to make fun of each other as a part of thier speaking style?
women
they're both equally likely
men
69
When it comes to coping with loneliness, your text suggests, "Don't expect too much." What does it mean by this?
Don't worry about finding the perfect person, just focus on having fun.
Accept that no everyone is going to like you
Be content for just a few friends, rather than having many as possible.
Quit expecting your friends to fix all your problems.
70
When fighting, "Time-outs" and "fouls" are:
images from competitive world of athlethics have no place in relationships
dirty fighting techniques
indicators that a fight is progressing well and should not be interrupted
useful tools when verbal interchanges get too intense
71
Julie Gottman suggests a pattern for bring up an issue that's bothering you. What is the first step in this pattern?
Acknowledge your part in the problem
Identify what the other person did wrong
Explain what you need
State how you feel
72
In the speaker-listener model, what should the listener be doing? (choose more than one)
question the speakers motives
paraphrase what they heard
focus on the speakers message
point out where the listener disagress
73
When fathers are involved early in a child's life, then what?
Mothers are more likely to feel connected to their husbands
The child is more likely to love both their parents
The child is more likely to be more gender neutral
Fathers are more likely to be involved later in the child's life
74
The level of tension and conflict between parents has been found to be predictive of what in children?
thier likelihood of getting sick
thier risk of divorce as adults
thier use of screen time
thier cortisol levels
75
People in a marriage, according to Waite and Gallagher, were found to be what?
all of these
happier
healthier
wealthier
76
To assume that one's culture is the standard by which one judges all others is:
assimilation
accomodation
ethnocentrism
racism
77
Some of the benefits of marriage including which of the following?
the accumulate more financial wealth
they are more likely to have sex then their single counterparts
red and yellow
they tend to live longer
78
How do fathers tend to respond to the emotional needs of their children?
They respond emotional needs of their sons and daughters about the same
They are more responsive to the emotional needs of their daughters
They are more responsive to the emotional needs of their sons
79
In regards to gender socialization, schools are more likely to do what?
encourage girls to play with other girls
favor girls' compliant behavior
reinforce boys' aggressive behavior
prefer boys' active nature
80
Since the 1980s the divorce rate continues to climb.
False
True
81
According to a American Sex Survey, the median number of sex partners in a lifetime for women is, while for men it is
4;10
6;20
3;8
5;12
82
Mate selection based on similarity to self and group is _; however when it's someone from outside your group it is _
sex ratio; mating gradient.
mating gradient; sex ratio.
endogamy; exogamy
exogamy; endogamy.
83
Approximately what percentage of the United States population marries at least once?
50%
85%
75%
65%
84
Carlford Broderick identified nine characteristics of marriage. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
all of these
Marriage is a unit that socializes children
Marriage is a reproductive unit
Marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the state
85
Research, found that once people left college campuses what happened in regards to the hook up?
People continued to stay in touch with the people they had hook ups with
They continued to hookup as they did before but on a less frequent basis
They would end up marrying at least one of the people they hooked up with
They left the hook up culture behind to pursue more formal dating
86
The largest minority group in the United States is:
african american
latino
asian american
american indian
87
American Indian populations are unique because their tribes have their own:
all of these
culture.
form of government.
history.
88
According to a Vox video, what did people blame divorce on in the 1970s and 1980s?
Women entering the workforce
The invention of birth control
men coming back from the war
Changes in divorce laws
89
According to your text, what are some things you can do to cope with loneliness?
red and blue
Use technology to your advantage to find new friends
Be willing to take a chance and reach out, rather than keeping to yourself
Develop a friendship network
90
There are three dimensions of family systems which one refers to the emotional closeness you feel to a family member?
family cohesion
family communication
family flexibility
91
A bf is always texting his gf and needs reassurance that she's okay. If she takes long to answer he gets upset this is:
Insecure Anxious Attachment Style
Insecure Avoidant Attachment Style
Secure Attachment Style
92
A survey revealed that more happy couples than unhappy couples divided household tasks on the basis of
the amount of time spent in the home
personal convenience
traditional tasks of males and of females
personal preference of the spouses
93
Worrying about the children and household tasks and seeking solutions to problems are examples of what?
emotion work
mental work
gender role expectations
family resourcing
94
Maternal gatekeeping is predictive of what?
Father's emotional connection with their daughters
The level of rough and tumble play fathers will engage in
How husbands perceive their wives
Life-long father-child involvement
95
The common physical characteristics of a group, generally skin color, is an individual's:
culture
out-group
ethnicity
race
96
The differences between the sexes are not as great as what?
the differences between races
the differences within the individual
the differences within them
97
A study had people, only spend 30 minutes on social media a day for 30 days, they reported feeling better including what
Less pressure to be perfect
red and blue
Less depression
Less loneliness
98
Why did cohabitation become more common since the 1990s?
tax laws changed making it more acceptable
red and blue
more people are worried about ending up divorced than in the past
there is less social stigma against is
99
The biggest financial challenge for couples is what?
Agreeing to how much money should be saved
Being able to talk about money in a healthy way
Deciding where to invest money
Being on the same page as to how money should be spent
100
Two of the most common self-help techniques for couples with sexual problems are:
body exploration and masturbation
erotic touch and other-focus
instructional sex books and pornography
communication and weekend getaways

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