Developmental Psychology

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman’s four horseman related to conflict?

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman’s four horseman related to conflict?

Which of the following is NOT one of Gottman’s four horseman related to conflict?
a.   criticism
b.   sensitivity
c.   defensiveness
d.   stonewalling

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Sheeba

According to Gottman, the key to relationship health is having _____ positive interaction(s) to ever

According to Gottman, the key to relationship health is having _____ positive interaction(s) to ever

According to Gottman, the key to relationship health is having _____ positive interaction(s) to every ______ interaction(s).
a.   2; 1
b.   5; 1
c.   10; 2
d.   3; 1

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Sheeba

Gottman’s research finds that _____% of the time, discussion about conflict issues are initiated by

Gottman’s research finds that _____% of the time, discussion about conflict issues are initiated by

Gottman’s research finds that _____% of the time, discussion about conflict issues are initiated by the _______ partner in a relationship.
a.   20; female
b.   80; male
c.   20; male
d.   80; female

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Sheeba

According to Gottman’s work, anger in relationships is often escalated by ___________.

According to Gottman’s work, anger in relationships is often escalated by ___________.

According to Gottman’s work, anger in relationships is often escalated by ___________.
a.   men more than women
b.   women more than men
c.   men and women equally
d.   outside sources

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Sheeba

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making

According to Gottman, we create a(n) ___________ by making small, everyday sacrifices and by making efforts to notice and appreciate the kindnesses of our partner.
a.   tit-for-tat strategy
b.   reciprocal strategy
c.   plus system
d.   e

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Sheeba

Positive attributions are beneficial to relationships because they:

Positive attributions are beneficial to relationships because they:

Positive attributions are beneficial to relationships because they:
a.   allow us to ignore negative feelings.
b.   build and maintain supportive climates.
c.   cause us to take our partners for granted.
d.   increase defensiveness.

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Sheeba

Justin is frustrated by the latest fight with his girlfriend Sara; however, he attributes the fight

Justin is frustrated by the latest fight with his girlfriend Sara; however, he attributes the fight

Justin is frustrated by the latest fight with his girlfriend Sara; however, he attributes the fight to her stress at work and as normal in a relationship. This is an example of a _________.
a.   love map
b.   negative attribution
c.   positi

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Sheeba

For couples who have detailed love maps, the birth of their first child:a.maintains their existing r

For couples who have detailed love maps, the birth of their first child:a.maintains their existing r

For couples who have detailed love maps, the birth of their first child:
a.   maintains their existing relationship satisfaction.
b.   increases their existing relationship satisfaction.
c.   decreases their existing relationship satisfactio

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Sheeba

_________ are the perceptions of our partner’s likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams. It is created our

_________ are the perceptions of our partner’s likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams. It is created our

_________ are the perceptions of our partner’s likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams. It is created our of a deep and broad awareness of that partner.
a.   Love letters
b.   Positive attributions
c.   Love maps
d.   Negative attributions

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Sheeba

According to Gottman, having trust in our relationships often leads us to:a.demand more quality time

According to Gottman, having trust in our relationships often leads us to:a.demand more quality time

According to Gottman, having trust in our relationships often leads us to:
a.   demand more quality time.
b.   take our partner for granted.
c.   behave inappropriately with others.
d.   interruptions in communication.

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Sheeba

According to Hiller (2004) and Uvnas-Moberg (1998), the hormone _______ is released in both men and

According to Hiller (2004) and Uvnas-Moberg (1998), the hormone _______ is released in both men and

According to Hiller (2004) and Uvnas-Moberg (1998), the hormone _______ is released in both men and women during sex, and it __________ pair bonding.
a.   testosterone; decreases
b.   estrogen; maintains
c.   oxytocin; maintains
d.   oxyt

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Sheeba

According to a study by Moran (1992), couples giving birth at home show _________ intimacy after the

According to a study by Moran (1992), couples giving birth at home show _________ intimacy after the

According to a study by Moran (1992), couples giving birth at home show _________ intimacy after the event.
a.   increased
b.   decreased
c.   maintained
d.   a decrease then an increase in

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Sheeba

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event. a.increasedb

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event. a.increasedb

In general, couples giving birth in a hospital show _________ intimacy after the event.
a.   increased
b.   decreased
c.   maintained
d.   a decrease, then an increase in

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Sheeba

Audrey and Jackson both think their relationship is in a rut and decide to take up a new hobby toget

Audrey and Jackson both think their relationship is in a rut and decide to take up a new hobby toget

Audrey and Jackson both think their relationship is in a rut and decide to take up a new hobby together, hiking. According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), this new adventure should correlate with:
a.   increased relationship satisfaction.

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Sheeba

According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), change in emotion rather than the emotion itself:a.inte

According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), change in emotion rather than the emotion itself:a.inte

According to Baumeister & Bratslavsy (1999), change in emotion rather than the emotion itself:
a.   interrupts the success of a relationship.
b.   causes a break-up.
c.    maintain familiarity and comfort in relationships.
d.    foste

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Sheeba

One way to decrease the decline of chemicals associated with emotional intensity is to:a.love more.b

One way to decrease the decline of chemicals associated with emotional intensity is to:a.love more.b

One way to decrease the decline of chemicals associated with emotional intensity is to:
a.   love more.
b.   expose self and partner to new situations.
c.   maintain familiarity and comfort in relationships.
d.   break up with partner

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Sheeba

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline ra

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline ra

Individuals in long-term relationships note that expressed affection and frequency of sex decline rapidly after the first year or two of marriage. How do they respond?
a.   with frustration and guilt
b.   with understanding and acceptance as co

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Sheeba

Earlier research on passionate love suggested that passionate love shifted to companionate love. New

Earlier research on passionate love suggested that passionate love shifted to companionate love. New

Earlier research on passionate love suggested that passionate love shifted to companionate love. Newer research by Tucker and Aron (1993) found:
a.   similar findings to previous results.
b.   that companionate love continued throughout the rel

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Sheeba

__________ love may get us into long-term relationships but _________ love sustains them.

__________ love may get us into long-term relationships but _________ love sustains them.

__________ love may get us into long-term relationships but _________ love sustains them.
a.   Passionate; companionate
b.   Companionate; manic
c.   Ludus; eros
d.   Pragmatic; storge

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Sheeba

Companionate love diminishes over time, even in healthy relationships.

Companionate love diminishes over time, even in healthy relationships.

Companionate love diminishes over time, even in healthy relationships.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

__________ love is based on trust, mutual respect, affection, and friendship.

__________ love is based on trust, mutual respect, affection, and friendship.

__________ love is based on trust, mutual respect, affection, and friendship.
a.   Passionate
b.   Companionate
c.   Manic
d.   Pragmatic

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Sheeba

Jared hasn’t felt the same about Stacy for some time. He commented to his brother, “ I remember when

Jared hasn’t felt the same about Stacy for some time. He commented to his brother, “ I remember when

Jared hasn’t felt the same about Stacy for some time. He commented to his brother, “ I remember when the hair on my neck stood up when she entered a room and I wouldn’t stop thinking about her. I guess I just don’t love her any more.” Based on his st

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Sheeba

If we define love as passion-based, then as passion decreases, we may think we are no longer in love

If we define love as passion-based, then as passion decreases, we may think we are no longer in love

If we define love as passion-based, then as passion decreases, we may think we are no longer in love.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Harriet reports feeling giddy whenever she thinks about her boyfriend. The giddiness is related to n

Harriet reports feeling giddy whenever she thinks about her boyfriend. The giddiness is related to n

Harriet reports feeling giddy whenever she thinks about her boyfriend. The giddiness is related to neurochemicals such as _______ and ________, which stimulates us and promotes feelings of attraction.
a.   estrogen; testosterone
b.   dopamine;

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Sheeba

Theresa describes her love for her husband as intensely arousing and overwhelming. According to Hend

Theresa describes her love for her husband as intensely arousing and overwhelming. According to Hend

Theresa describes her love for her husband as intensely arousing and overwhelming. According to Hendrick (2004), this is characteristic of _______ love.
a.   passionate
b.   manic
c.   companionate
d.   intimate

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Sheeba

Passionate love is fueled by ___________ and cognitive factors.

Passionate love is fueled by ___________ and cognitive factors.

Passionate love is fueled by ___________ and cognitive factors.
a.   physiological
b.   evaluative
c.   charismatic
d.   storge

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Sheeba

Sammy has corresponded for 6 months with Mattie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. Acco

Sammy has corresponded for 6 months with Mattie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. Acco

Sammy has corresponded for 6 months with Mattie, a woman he met online and is planning to meet. According to Levine (2000), what is the likely outcome?
a.   They will live happily ever after.
b.   Since they have corresponded longer than a mont

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Sheeba

One advantage to online dating is having control over when and what to self-disclose to others.

One advantage to online dating is having control over when and what to self-disclose to others.

One advantage to online dating is having control over when and what to self-disclose to others.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba

Of those individuals surveyed with access to the Internet, ________ indicate they use it to date “at

Of those individuals surveyed with access to the Internet, ________ indicate they use it to date “at

Of those individuals surveyed with access to the Internet, ________ indicate they use it to date “at least occasionally.”
a.   10-15%
b.   20-25%
c.   41-45%
d.   70-75%

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Sheeba

Since you can control the pace of dating in internet dating, people may perceive their mates to be m

Since you can control the pace of dating in internet dating, people may perceive their mates to be m

Since you can control the pace of dating in internet dating, people may perceive their mates to be more attractive because:
a.   of mere exposure
b.   of dishonesty
c.   the virtual environment
d.   they love them

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Sheeba

Internet dating is on the rise. Websites such as Match.com can get an average of ___________visitors

Internet dating is on the rise. Websites such as Match.com can get an average of ___________visitors

Internet dating is on the rise. Websites such as Match.com can get an average of ___________visitors each month.
a.   500,000
b.   1 million
c.   4 million
d.   10 million

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Sheeba

Rather than attitude similarity leading to marriage, it could be that:a.attitudes have become more s

Rather than attitude similarity leading to marriage, it could be that:a.attitudes have become more s

Rather than attitude similarity leading to marriage, it could be that:
a.   attitudes have become more similar by the time partners have decided to get married.
b.   attitudes have become more dissimilar.
c.   perceptions of similarity may b

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Sheeba

Personality traits have a consistent impact on relationship satisfaction and this relationship is __

Personality traits have a consistent impact on relationship satisfaction and this relationship is __

Personality traits have a consistent impact on relationship satisfaction and this relationship is ___________.
a.   strong
b.   moderate
c.   weak
d.   nonexistent

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Sheeba

One theory on why attitude similarity predicts relationship satisfaction involves the idea that dati

One theory on why attitude similarity predicts relationship satisfaction involves the idea that dati

One theory on why attitude similarity predicts relationship satisfaction involves the idea that dating someone with similar beliefs __________our own perspective.
a.   changes
b.   devalues
c.   personalizes
d.   validates

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Sheeba

Sam and Michael are similar in that they have comparable values concerning education and family. Thi

Sam and Michael are similar in that they have comparable values concerning education and family. Thi

Sam and Michael are similar in that they have comparable values concerning education and family. This is an example of ___________ similarity.
a.   demographic
b.   attitude
c.   personality
d.   lifetime

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Sheeba

Newlyweds Jane and Carl are similar in age, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and educati

Newlyweds Jane and Carl are similar in age, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and educati

Newlyweds Jane and Carl are similar in age, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and education level. According to Hamilton they share _________ similarity.
a.   demographic
b.   attitude
c.   personality
d.   lifetime

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Sheeba

In addition to physical attractiveness, _________ or the degree to which we are like someone is rela

In addition to physical attractiveness, _________ or the degree to which we are like someone is rela

In addition to physical attractiveness, _________ or the degree to which we are like someone is related to attraction.
a.   similarity
b.   dissimilarity
c.   opposites attract
d.   mere exposure

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Sheeba

According to a large-scale Spanish study by Sangrador and Yela (2000), although physical attractiven

According to a large-scale Spanish study by Sangrador and Yela (2000), although physical attractiven

According to a large-scale Spanish study by Sangrador and Yela (2000), although physical attractiveness was the single most important predictor of initial attraction it was the ________ important in long-term relationships.
a.   second-most
b

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Sheeba

Which of the following was NOT included by Kenrick, and colleagues (1993) as one of the three most i

Which of the following was NOT included by Kenrick, and colleagues (1993) as one of the three most i

Which of the following was NOT included by Kenrick, and colleagues (1993) as one of the three most important characteristics of long-term relationships?
a.   emotional stability
b.   an agreeable personality
c.   trustworthiness
d.   phy

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Sheeba

According to Snyder, Berscheid & Glick (1985), men who are high self-monitors indicated they would r

According to Snyder, Berscheid & Glick (1985), men who are high self-monitors indicated they would r

According to Snyder, Berscheid & Glick (1985), men who are high self-monitors indicated they would rather date an unattractive woman with a very nice personality than a rude, beautiful woman.
a.   True
b.   False

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Sheeba