Medical Self Assessment: Chapter 4 Quiz

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes a) non-verbal communication b) self-disclosure c) feedback d) constructive listening

By age 30, what percentage of men and women have lived together without being married (cohabitated)? a) 20 percent b) 35 percent c) 50 percent d) 60 percent

The most long lasting element of love is a) euphoria b) preoccupation with the loved one c) commitment d) idealization of the loved one

The arrival of the first child is most likely to a) cause very little change in a marriage b) reinforce traditional marital roles c) cause an equal degree of job changes for fathers and mothers d) reduce relationship stress

One difference between heterosexual and homosexual couples is that same-sex partnerships tend to a) be more equal b) be more organized around gender role c) have one partner provide for the other financially d) place more emphasis on role assignment and less on partnership

Approximately what percentage of divorced people marry again? a) 15 percent b) 50 percent c) 75 percent d) 90 percent

Of the following, which is the MOST constructive conflict resolution strategy? a) providing selective information to minimize conflict b) identifying alternatives to get what each person wants c) using avoidance d) using intimacy to smooth over disagreements

Intimate partnerships differ from friendships, in that intimate partnerships a) do not require exclusiveness b) are more accepting and less critical c) are more stable and enduring over time d) include the presence of sexual desire

Individuals who had an anxious/ambivalent relationship with a parent may find that, as adults, they a) avoid relationships with others b) avoid becoming dependent on others c) worry about being abandoned by others d) maintain their independence in a relationship

It appears that our partner may NOT be interested in what we are saying if he or she responds by a) looking in our eyes b) touching our hand c) looking around the room d) leaning toward us as we speak

Which of the following statements is false regarding gender roles in marriage? a) Married women, even those who work, do most domestic tasks b) Married men suffer more job-related stress than married women c) There is a move toward equalization of responsibilities in marriages d) Married men have assumed an equal share in child care responsibilities

The roots of our identity and sense of self are in our a) childhood b) peer group c) heredity d) community

Having strong social relationships may a) reduce the risk of illness b) speed recovery from illness c) improve measures of mental health d) do all of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of many gay and lesbian relationships? a) They provide intimacy, security, and support b) Household tasks are often shared or split between partners c) Each partner assumes a traditional gender role d) Both partners are usually self-supporting

Jake and Sally have dated for several months. They have talked briefly about marriage and more extensively about living together. They have a strong sexual attraction to each other and describe their relationship as passionate. Sally feels very lucky to have met someone like Jake and wants to spend all of their free time together. She is even willing to take up Jake's hobbies so that they can be together all of the time. Lately, Sally has developed an intense jealousy over Jake spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. Sally's jealousy is an indicator of: a) possessiveness b) love c) a need for intimacy d) commitment

Characteristics of friendships include all of the following, EXCEPT a) respect b) trust c) dependence d) loyalty

The primary problems for single-parent families headed by women are a) social b) scholastic c) religious d) economic

The four general parenting styles include all the following, EXCEPT a) authoritarian b) authoritative c) uninvolved d) indulgent

In cultures where parent-arranged marriages are common, marriages are a) stable b) likely to end in divorce c) generally part of polygamous relationships d) dependent on the fertility of the partners

A characteristic of friendship includes reciprocity, which means a) give-and-take between friends b) mutual respect c) acceptance d) loyalty

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who, when they reach adulthood, a) find it easy to establish relationships b) are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle c) tend to be married to the same person for a lifetime d) are inclined to run from relationships

Our gender role is first defined for us by our a) heredity b) culture c) teachers d) sexual orientation

One advantage cohabitation has over marriage is a) health insurance benefits are better b) most societies are more accepting of cohabitation c) inheritance rights are better d) partners have a greater sense of autonomy

Based on current rates, what percentage of people marrying today will eventually divorce? a) 30-35 percent b) 40-45 percent c) 50-55 percent d) 60-65 percent

Jealousy is: a) proof that love exists b) a harmless emotion c) a measure of insecurity d) unrelated to self-esteem