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1. According to the text, acts such as rolling one’s eyes in response to a statement or complaint made by a spouse can convey
A. contempt.
B. amusement.
C. power.
D. confusion.
2. Markham found that negativity or positivity of a couple’s communication pattern had little impact on their marital satisfaction during the first year due to
A. love.
B. relative love and need theory.
C. honeymoon effect.
D. the newlywed delusional effect.
3. Research has found that couples in satisfied marriages tend to do all of the following except
A. disclose mostly negative thoughts.
B. engage willingly in conflict.
C. encode and decode messages accurately.
D. spend less time in conflict.
4. All of the following statements are true regarding gender differences in communication EXCEPT
A. wives tend to send clearer messages than husbands.
B. husbands tend to set the emotional tone of an argument.
C. wives tend to use emotional appeals more than husbands.
D. husbands tend to give neutral messages or to withdraw.
5. The basic content of a message is expressed
A. verbally.
B. nonverbally.
C. both verbally and nonverbally.
D. sometimes verbally, sometimes nonverbally.
6. More of the relationship part of a message is expressed
A. verbally.
B. nonverbally.
C. both verbally and nonverbally.
D. neither verbally nor nonverbally.
7. One of the problems with nonverbal communication is
A. it causes an information overload.
B. the imprecision of its message.
C. it is difficult for people to pay attention to it and concentrate on the verbal message at the same time.
D. each person has a different “nonverbal language.”
8. All of the following are true of touch EXCEPT
A. it is the most basic of all senses.
B. it is a life-giving force for infants.
C. sexual behavior relies above almost all else on touch.
D. there are no gender differences in touch.
9. According to your text, barriers to communication include all of the following EXCEPT
A. the traditional male gender role.
B. personal reasons.
C. fear of conflict.
D. need for neutrality.
10. All of the following are obstacles to self-awareness and expression of feelings EXCEPT
A. suppression of feelings.
B. denial of feelings.
C. projection of feelings.
D. displacement of feelings.
11. Jenny believes in the reliability and integrity of John. This illustrates
A. love.
B. trust.
C. commitment.
D. security.
12. All of the following are conditions that must exist for trust to occur EXCEPT
A. we must believe we are able to predict how the person will behave.
B. a relationship has to exist and have the likelihood of continuing.
C. the person must have other acceptable options.
D. we must have similar beliefs about relationships.
13. Withholding self-disclosure erodes
A. love.
B. friendship.
C. trust.
D. power.
14. All of the following are guidelines for effective feedback to one’s partner EXCEPT
A. focus on “I” statements.
B. focus on carefully thought-out advice.
C. focus feedback according to its value to the recipient.
D. focus feedback at an appropriate time and place.
15. Bob and Jenn are struggling with Jenn’s decision to end their sexual relationship in marriage. This illustrates:
A. basic conflict.
B. nonbasic conflict.
C. situational conflict.
D. personality conflict.
16. Jim and Sarah have conflict over who should start dinner and who should pick up their son after school. This illustrates:
A. basic conflict.
B. nonbasic conflict.
C. situational conflict.
D. personality conflict.
17. Every time Tammy tells her husband Michael that she wants to talk about their marriage, Michael either leaves the room or changes the subject. This type of marital communication is referred to as
A. demand-withdraw communication.
B. the request-refuse pattern.
C. demand-ignore communication.
D. the solicit-deny pattern.
18. If Jim does not really care whether his wife Francis stays with him or not, he will have the most power in the relationship according to
A. the principle of least interest.
B. resource theory.
C. investment theory.
D. the principle of affection.
19. The ability to influence another person or group is
A. strength.
B. force.
C. coercion.
D. power.
20. According to _____ the person gaining the most from the relationship is the one who is most dependent.
A. the principle of least interest
B. relative love and need theory
C. the hierarchy of rules
D. none of the above
21. Resource theory fails to explain
A. why wives have more power when they are employed.
B. why employed wives have more influence in family decisions.
C. the power men continue to enjoy when they have less education than their wives.
D. why men usually have more influence in big decisions than wives.
22. Carrie is very angry with her husband Doug. If she is like most people she will handle her anger by _____ it.
A. projecting or displacing
B. displacing or denying
C. denying or repressing
D. venting or suppressing
23. “Let me see if I can repeat the different points you are making,” is an example of
A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
24. “What you are saying is that you feel bad when you don’t acknowledge my feelings” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
25. “I can understand how you feel” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
26. “Can you explain what you mean a little bit more?” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
27. Happily married couples display all of the following behaviors EXCEPT
A. confrontation.
B. summarizing.
C. validation.
D. clarification.
28. When one partner yells “You’re wrong!” and the other, “I only did what I was supposed to do!” it is an example of
A. clarification.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. attacking and defensiveness.
29. When one partner says, “I work so hard to come home to this!” and the other says, “This is the best I can do with no help!” it is an example of A. clarification.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. attacking and defensiveness.
30. Unhappily married couples displayed all of the following behavior patterns EXCEPT
A. confrontation.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. clarification.
31. All of the following are true regarding couples and money EXCEPT
A. One of the most important reasons couples fight over money is power.
B. Discussing money matters is very secretive.
C. Dating relationships are good indicators of how couples will deal with money matters in a marriage.
D. A major source of conflict is allocation of the family’s income.
32. Layne watched her parents argue constantly when she was growing up. Now she assumes that marriage is about conflict. This illustrates
A. the marital trap.
B. the marital paradigm.
C. the marital prototype.
D. the marital code.
33. Beth is very demanding of support and attention in her marriage. Chances are her attachment style is:
A. secure
B. insecure
C. ambivalent
D. distrustful
34. Amy is quiet, distant, and rarely gives in to her partner’s requests. Chances are her attachment style is
A. secure.
B. insecure.
C. avoidant.
D. distrustful.
35. “Alright, let’s go eat Mexican food if that’s what you want!” grins Jack. His wife, Alexis has just benefitted from which type of conflict resolution?
A. coexistence
B. forgiveness
C. bargaining
D. agreeing as a gift
36. When considering the consequences of marital conflict, we find that all increase EXCEPT
A. anxiety.
B. depression.
C. eating disorders.
D. male alcohol abuse.
37. What impact does marital conflict have on children?
A. They tend to receive poorer parenting.
B. It can result in health problems.
C. It lowers self-esteem.
D. all of the above
38. The physiological functioning of all EXCEPT which of the following systems is impacted by marital conflict?
A. cardiac
B. neurological
C. immunological
D. endocrine
39. The impact of marital stress on physical health seems to be greatest on
A. newlyweds.
B. same-sex couples.
C. men.
D. women.
40. Jessica does not realize that she has power in her marriage although she makes decisions about the care-giving for her children and sets the standard for their discipline. This kind of power is referred to as
A. parental.
B. gatekeeping.
C. maternal.
D. dominance.
41. Feminists argue our understanding of power is limited by
A. emphasizing how couples can resolve conflict.
B. focusing only on heterosexual relationships.
C. focusing only on marital relationships.
D. emphasizing how age impacts communication.
42. Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by all of the following EXCEPT
A. bargaining.
B. coexistence.
C. agreement as a gift.
D. insistence.
43. Conflicts over housework in a marriage
A. are rare in contemporary families.
B. are rare in dual-earner families only.
C. have both practical and symbolic dimensions.
D. have a practical but not a symbolic dimension.
44. Positive strategies for resolving conflict include all of the following EXCEPT
A. supporting your partner.
B. avoidance of the issue.
C. using rational arguments.
D. negotiation.
45. According to the text, ten topics that are most difficult for couples to discuss include all of the following EXCEPT
A. relationship doubts.
B. money.
C. lack of communication.
D. disrespectful behavior.
46. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding touch?
A. Lower status individuals do not touch people of higher status.
B. Touch can convey intimacy.
C. Lower status individuals are more likely to initiate handshakes than higher status individuals.
D. Touch can convey dominance.
47. In _____ relationships, we see the lowest levels of violence.
A. “power divided”
B. egalitarian
C. new
D. traditional
48. Forgiveness leads to all EXCEPT which of the following?
A. long-term physical health benefits.
B. improved self-esteem.
C. more positive feelings toward the transgressor.
D. increased vulnerability to attack.
49. The ability to forgive is NOT associated with this personal quality
A. humility
B. emotional stability
C. pride
D. agreeableness
50. Marriage counselors
A. tend to have graduate education from accredited programs.
B. include psychiatrists, social workers, and pastoral counselors.
C. who hold licensures are subject to recourse if engaging in unethical practices.
D. all of the above
51. Self-disclosure before or soon after marriage is related to relationship satisfaction later. True False
52. Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands. True False
53. Nonverbal messages are used to express the basic content of the message. True False
54. One of the problems with nonverbal communication is the imprecision of its message. True False
55. Couples with the greatest degree of agreement have the greatest eye contact with each other. True False
56. Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.
True False
57. The degree of trust in a relationship influences the interpretation of ambiguous messages.
True False
58. Personal space is the same in all cultures.
True False
59. Most of the time women realize how much power they have in their marriages.
True False
60. Conflict can be beneficial.
True False
61. Husbands often believe that they have more power in relationships than they actually do.
True False
62. The relative love and need theory explains power in terms of an individual’s involvement and needs in the relationship.
True False
63. It is common and normal for couples to have disagreements or conflicts.
True False
64. Secure adults are more likely to compromise than are anxious or ambivalent adults.
True False
65. Sex can be used as a scapegoat for nonsexual problems.
True False
66. In power struggles, sexuality can be used to bring couples closer together.
True False
67. One of the most important reasons couples have money a conflict is because of power issues.
True False
68. While forgiveness is good for a relationship, it has no effect on the forgiver’s self-esteem.
True False
69. Cohabiting couples are less likely to divorce than couples who did not cohabit prior to marriage.
True False
70. Too much disclosure can be damaging to a relationship.
True False
71. The best approach to helping yourself is prevention.
True False
72. Describe five of the characteristics that researchers have found to be common to those in satisfied marriages.
73. Describe the functions of nonverbal communication.
74. Discuss five of the guidelines developed by David Johnston for engaging in effective dialogue and feedback with your partner.
75. Discuss the consequences of conflict.
76. Identify and explain five ways of resolving conflict.
1. According to the text, acts such as rolling one’s eyes in response to a statement or complaint made by a spouse can convey
A. contempt.
B. amusement.
C. power.
D. confusion.
2. Markham found that negativity or positivity of a couple’s communication pattern had little impact on their marital satisfaction during the first year due to
A. love.
B. relative love and need theory.
C. honeymoon effect.
D. the newlywed delusional effect.
3. Research has found that couples in satisfied marriages tend to do all of the following except
A. disclose mostly negative thoughts.
B. engage willingly in conflict.
C. encode and decode messages accurately.
D. spend less time in conflict.
4. All of the following statements are true regarding gender differences in communication EXCEPT
A. wives tend to send clearer messages than husbands.
B. husbands tend to set the emotional tone of an argument.
C. wives tend to use emotional appeals more than husbands.
D. husbands tend to give neutral messages or to withdraw.
5. The basic content of a message is expressed
A. verbally.
B. nonverbally.
C. both verbally and nonverbally.
D. sometimes verbally, sometimes nonverbally.
6. More of the relationship part of a message is expressed
A. verbally.
B. nonverbally.
C. both verbally and nonverbally.
D. neither verbally nor nonverbally.
7. One of the problems with nonverbal communication is
A. it causes an information overload.
B. the imprecision of its message.
C. it is difficult for people to pay attention to it and concentrate on the verbal message at the same time.
D. each person has a different “nonverbal language.”
8. All of the following are true of touch EXCEPT
A. it is the most basic of all senses.
B. it is a life-giving force for infants.
C. sexual behavior relies above almost all else on touch.
D. there are no gender differences in touch.
9. According to your text, barriers to communication include all of the following EXCEPT
A. the traditional male gender role.
B. personal reasons.
C. fear of conflict.
D. need for neutrality.
10. All of the following are obstacles to self-awareness and expression of feelings EXCEPT
A. suppression of feelings.
B. denial of feelings.
C. projection of feelings.
D. displacement of feelings.
11. Jenny believes in the reliability and integrity of John. This illustrates
A. love.
B. trust.
C. commitment.
D. security.
12. All of the following are conditions that must exist for trust to occur EXCEPT
A. we must believe we are able to predict how the person will behave.
B. a relationship has to exist and have the likelihood of continuing.
C. the person must have other acceptable options.
D. we must have similar beliefs about relationships.
13. Withholding self-disclosure erodes
A. love.
B. friendship.
C. trust.
D. power.
14. All of the following are guidelines for effective feedback to one’s partner EXCEPT
A. focus on “I” statements.
B. focus on carefully thought-out advice.
C. focus feedback according to its value to the recipient.
D. focus feedback at an appropriate time and place.
15. Bob and Jenn are struggling with Jenn’s decision to end their sexual relationship in marriage. This illustrates:
A. basic conflict.
B. nonbasic conflict.
C. situational conflict.
D. personality conflict.
16. Jim and Sarah have conflict over who should start dinner and who should pick up their son after school. This illustrates:
A. basic conflict.
B. nonbasic conflict.
C. situational conflict.
D. personality conflict.
17. Every time Tammy tells her husband Michael that she wants to talk about their marriage, Michael either leaves the room or changes the subject. This type of marital communication is referred to as
A. demand-withdraw communication.
B. the request-refuse pattern.
C. demand-ignore communication.
D. the solicit-deny pattern.
18. If Jim does not really care whether his wife Francis stays with him or not, he will have the most power in the relationship according to
A. the principle of least interest.
B. resource theory.
C. investment theory.
D. the principle of affection.
19. The ability to influence another person or group is
A. strength.
B. force.
C. coercion.
D. power.
20. According to _____ the person gaining the most from the relationship is the one who is most dependent.
A. the principle of least interest
B. relative love and need theory
C. the hierarchy of rules
D. none of the above
21. Resource theory fails to explain
A. why wives have more power when they are employed.
B. why employed wives have more influence in family decisions.
C. the power men continue to enjoy when they have less education than their wives.
D. why men usually have more influence in big decisions than wives.
22. Carrie is very angry with her husband Doug. If she is like most people she will handle her anger by _____ it.
A. projecting or displacing
B. displacing or denying
C. denying or repressing
D. venting or suppressing
23. “Let me see if I can repeat the different points you are making,” is an example of
A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
24. “What you are saying is that you feel bad when you don’t acknowledge my feelings” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
25. “I can understand how you feel” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
26. “Can you explain what you mean a little bit more?” is an example of A. summarizing.
B. paraphrasing.
C. validating.
D. clarifying.
27. Happily married couples display all of the following behaviors EXCEPT
A. confrontation.
B. summarizing.
C. validation.
D. clarification.
28. When one partner yells “You’re wrong!” and the other, “I only did what I was supposed to do!” it is an example of
A. clarification.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. attacking and defensiveness.
29. When one partner says, “I work so hard to come home to this!” and the other says, “This is the best I can do with no help!” it is an example of A. clarification.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. attacking and defensiveness.
30. Unhappily married couples displayed all of the following behavior patterns EXCEPT
A. confrontation.
B. confrontation and defensiveness.
C. complaining and defensiveness.
D. clarification.
31. All of the following are true regarding couples and money EXCEPT
A. One of the most important reasons couples fight over money is power.
B. Discussing money matters is very secretive.
C. Dating relationships are good indicators of how couples will deal with money matters in a marriage.
D. A major source of conflict is allocation of the family’s income.
32. Layne watched her parents argue constantly when she was growing up. Now she assumes that marriage is about conflict. This illustrates
A. the marital trap.
B. the marital paradigm.
C. the marital prototype.
D. the marital code.
33. Beth is very demanding of support and attention in her marriage. Chances are her attachment style is:
A. secure
B. insecure
C. ambivalent
D. distrustful
34. Amy is quiet, distant, and rarely gives in to her partner’s requests. Chances are her attachment style is
A. secure.
B. insecure.
C. avoidant.
D. distrustful.
35. “Alright, let’s go eat Mexican food if that’s what you want!” grins Jack. His wife, Alexis has just benefitted from which type of conflict resolution?
A. coexistence
B. forgiveness
C. bargaining
D. agreeing as a gift
36. When considering the consequences of marital conflict, we find that all increase EXCEPT
A. anxiety.
B. depression.
C. eating disorders.
D. male alcohol abuse.
37. What impact does marital conflict have on children?
A. They tend to receive poorer parenting.
B. It can result in health problems.
C. It lowers self-esteem.
D. all of the above
38. The physiological functioning of all EXCEPT which of the following systems is impacted by marital conflict?
A. cardiac
B. neurological
C. immunological
D. endocrine
39. The impact of marital stress on physical health seems to be greatest on
A. newlyweds.
B. same-sex couples.
C. men.
D. women.
40. Jessica does not realize that she has power in her marriage although she makes decisions about the care-giving for her children and sets the standard for their discipline. This kind of power is referred to as
A. parental.
B. gatekeeping.
C. maternal.
D. dominance.
41. Feminists argue our understanding of power is limited by
A. emphasizing how couples can resolve conflict.
B. focusing only on heterosexual relationships.
C. focusing only on marital relationships.
D. emphasizing how age impacts communication.
42. Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by all of the following EXCEPT
A. bargaining.
B. coexistence.
C. agreement as a gift.
D. insistence.
43. Conflicts over housework in a marriage
A. are rare in contemporary families.
B. are rare in dual-earner families only.
C. have both practical and symbolic dimensions.
D. have a practical but not a symbolic dimension.
44. Positive strategies for resolving conflict include all of the following EXCEPT
A. supporting your partner.
B. avoidance of the issue.
C. using rational arguments.
D. negotiation.
45. According to the text, ten topics that are most difficult for couples to discuss include all of the following EXCEPT
A. relationship doubts.
B. money.
C. lack of communication.
D. disrespectful behavior.
46. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding touch?
A. Lower status individuals do not touch people of higher status.
B. Touch can convey intimacy.
C. Lower status individuals are more likely to initiate handshakes than higher status individuals.
D. Touch can convey dominance.
47. In _____ relationships, we see the lowest levels of violence.
A. “power divided”
B. egalitarian
C. new
D. traditional
48. Forgiveness leads to all EXCEPT which of the following?
A. long-term physical health benefits.
B. improved self-esteem.
C. more positive feelings toward the transgressor.
D. increased vulnerability to attack.
49. The ability to forgive is NOT associated with this personal quality
A. humility
B. emotional stability
C. pride
D. agreeableness
50. Marriage counselors
A. tend to have graduate education from accredited programs.
B. include psychiatrists, social workers, and pastoral counselors.
C. who hold licensures are subject to recourse if engaging in unethical practices.
D. all of the above
51. Self-disclosure before or soon after marriage is related to relationship satisfaction later. TRUE
52. Husbands send clearer messages to their wives than wives send to their husbands.
FALSE
53. Nonverbal messages are used to express the basic content of the message. FALSE
54. One of the problems with nonverbal communication is the imprecision of its message. TRUE
55. Couples with the greatest degree of agreement have the greatest eye contact with each other. TRUE
56. Traditional male gender roles work against the idea of expressing feelings.
TRUE
57. The degree of trust in a relationship influences the interpretation of ambiguous messages.
TRUE
58. Personal space is the same in all cultures.
FALSE
59. Most of the time women realize how much power they have in their marriages.
FALSE
60. Conflict can be beneficial.
TRUE
61. Husbands often believe that they have more power in relationships than they actually do.
TRUE
62. The relative love and need theory explains power in terms of an individual’s involvement and needs in the relationship.
TRUE
63. It is common and normal for couples to have disagreements or conflicts.
TRUE
64. Secure adults are more likely to compromise than are anxious or ambivalent adults.
TRUE
65. Sex can be used as a scapegoat for nonsexual problems.
TRUE
66. In power struggles, sexuality can be used to bring couples closer together.
FALSE 67. One of the most important reasons couples have money a conflict is because of power issues.
TRUE
68. While forgiveness is good for a relationship, it has no effect on the forgiver’s self-esteem.
FALSE 69. Cohabiting couples are less likely to divorce than couples who did not cohabit prior to marriage.
FALSE 70. Too much disclosure can be damaging to a relationship.
TRUE
71. The best approach to helping yourself is prevention.
TRUE
72. Describe five of the characteristics that researchers have found to be common to those in satisfied marriages.
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73. Describe the functions of nonverbal communication.
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74. Discuss five of the guidelines developed by David Johnston for engaging in effective dialogue and feedback with your partner.
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