Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the book for the continuing decrease in the divorce rate?
a. The number of abusive relationships is decreasing.
b. People are realizing that divorce often creates a whole new set of problems.
c. People are waiting longer to get married.
d. People are realizing that divorce rarely solves the problem that it was intended to solve.
Question 2From the section on conflict management, which of the following is NOT one of the suggestions for attitude adjustment?
a. Let go of the need to be right.
b. Present more facts to support your point of view.
c. Agree to disagree.
d. Choose your battles wisely.
Question 3Which of the following is the title for the stage in Prochaska and Diclemente's change model in which a person struggles to maintain gains made?
a. Precontemplatio.
b. Maintainence
c. Action
d. Preparation
Question 4Which of the following STIs is LEAST prevalent in the U.S.?
a. Herpes
b. AIDS
c. Genital warts
d. Trichomoniasis
Question 5Which of the following is NOT one of Bill Bridges' three rules for transitions?
a. You will return to familiar activities as a source of comfort.
b. Every transition begins with an ending; every ending will entail loss. It's important to acknowledge this.
c. One cannot fulfill higher personal growth if basic needs aren't met.
d. People frequently engage in self-defeating behavior when faced with change.
Question 6Which of the following describes the trend in divorce rates over the past 50 years?
a. There has been no trend in divorce rateit varies widely.
b. The divorce rate is remaining the same at about 70.
c. From a divorce rate of 25 in the 1950s, the divorce rate has been steadily increasing ever since.
d. From a high of 50 in the 1970s, the divorce rate has been slowly declining ever since.
Question 7Which of the following is a MYTH about sexual orientation?
a. Sexual orientation develops as the result of a complex interplay of biological and psychosocial factors.
b. Homosexuality is not a mental disorder or emotional problem.
c. There are true bisexualspeople who are attracted sexually to both men and women.
d. Homosexuality is mostly about physical attraction and involves few emotional, romantic, or affectionate feelings.