Interpersonal Relationships Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Interpersonal Relationships explores the dynamics of interactions between individuals in personal, social, and professional contexts. This course examines key theories and concepts such as communication styles, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and the development of trust and intimacy. Students will engage in both theoretical study and practical exercises to understand factors that influence relationship satisfaction, the impact of culture and gender, and strategies for building and maintaining healthy, effective relationships. By the end of the course, students will have developed insight into their own relational patterns and gained skills to foster positive interactions in various aspects of life.
Recommended Textbook
Choices in Relationships An Introduction to Marriage and the Family 11th Edition by David Knox
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
16 Chapters
1327 Verified Questions
1327 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/3667 Page 2
Chapter 1: Choices in Relationships: an Introduction
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
94 Verified Questions
94 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72978
Sample Questions
Q1) Common law marriage:
A)is available in six states
B)means the couple is not married unless they have common legal residence
C)means the couple has taken common vows in the presence of a magistrate
D)means that the couple is married if they hold themselves as being married in states that recognize common law marriage.
Answer: D
Q2) Another term for group marriage is:
A)polygyny
B)pantagamy
C)polyandry
D)polyconjugality
Answer: B
Q3) The definitions of the situation and looking-glass self are concepts relevant to the conflict framework for viewing the family.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: Gender
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
88 Verified Questions
88 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72979
Sample Questions
Q1) Caribbean women view ____ as the symbol of womanhood.
A)marriage to a tall Caribbean man
B)motherhood
C)the role of grandmother
D)the ability to balance family and employment
Answer: B
Q2) The point of Margaret Mead's research on three tribes is New Guinea is that:
A)human beings are mostly the result of their genetic wiring
B)androgyny is more "natural" than either traditional or egalitarian roles
C)culture constructs gender in different ways
D)intersexuality is present in all cultures
Answer: C
Q3) Parents in some African countries encourage female genital cutting of their daughters because they feel it increases the chance that their daughters will find a man who will marry them.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 4
Chapter 3: Love
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
79 Verified Questions
79 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72980
Sample Questions
Q1) Discuss the various social, psychological, physiological, body type, and cognitive conditions under which love develops.
Answer: Love can develop under a variety of social, psychological, physiological, body type, and cognitive conditions. Socially, love can develop in environments where individuals have frequent and meaningful interactions, shared experiences, and mutual support. Psychological conditions such as emotional openness, empathy, and a sense of security can also contribute to the development of love. Physiologically, love can be influenced by factors such as hormonal changes, physical attraction, and the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and oxytocin. Body type can also play a role in love development, as individuals may be attracted to certain physical characteristics or body types. Additionally, cognitive conditions such as shared values, beliefs, and communication styles can impact the development of love. Overall, love can develop in a wide range of conditions, and its formation is influenced by a complex interplay of social, psychological, physiological, body type, and cognitive factors.
Q2) A ludic love style is the most frequent love style among college students.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Communication
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
85 Verified Questions
85 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72981
Sample Questions
Q1) Most communication is:
A)nonverbal
B)verbal
C)direct
D)indirect
Q2) "Do you love me?" is an example of:
A)a closed-ended question
B)an open-ended question
C)a "you" statement question
D)an "I" statement question
Q3) Reflective listening involves which of the following?
A)listening with the "third" ear so the person will know you understand
B)paraphrasing or restating what the person you are listening to has said to you
C)listening to your "inner voice"
D)saying something pleasing to the partner to keep the interaction going
Q4) Compare how women and men differ in their communication patterns.
Q5) What are the steps in resolving a disagreement?
Q6) Review the prevalence of and reasons for keeping secrets in relationships.
Q7) Compare different styles of conflict resolution and identify those most conducive to reported marital satisfaction.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
83 Verified Questions
83 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72982
Sample Questions
Q1) Discuss why some elderly widows would rather live with a new partner than marry.
Q2) From the viewpoint of a child's health, it is better if his or her parents are:
A)married
B)living together
C)living apart together
D)members of a church that is pronatalistic
Q3) Discuss the characteristics of women who initiate relationships with men.
Q4) Regarding hook up relationships, which of the following is not true?
A)African Americans are more likely to report hooking up than whites.
B)Most hook ups involve friends or acquaintances (rather than strangers).
C)Hooking up is associated with having a higher income.
D)Hooking up occurs in the context of alcohol.
Q5) Most hookups involve:
A)friends or acquaintances
B)a new person
C)an old lover
D)a family friend
Q6) Identify the functions of involvement with a person.
Page 7
Q7) What are the most frequent sexual behaviors of those who "hook up"?
Q8) Discuss the various outcomes of "hooking up." Which is the most likely?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 8
Chapter 6: Selecting a Partner
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
86 Verified Questions
86 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72983
Sample Questions
Q1) In-home devotional activity and shared religious values are associated with relationship quality.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An effective way to identify who has the power in a relationship is to:
A)identify who is older and has the most prestige
B)identify who has the most relationship experience
C)identify how the principle of least interest is operating
D)identify who is the most in love
Q3) Which of the following is not a reason for state mandated marriage education not being taken seriously by couples?
A)They believe the love myth that divorce is something that happens to other people.
B)They believe the love myth that their love will overcome all obstacles.
C)They are narcotized by love for each other and view such instruction as silly.
D)None apply - individuals feel they know what they need to know about marriage.
Q4) Identify eight personality characteristics predictive of divorce.
Q5) Discuss the reasons individuals develop a prenuptial agreement.
Q6) Identify five "wrong" reasons for getting married.
Page 9
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 7: Marriage Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
83 Verified Questions
83 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72984
Sample Questions
Q1) Not living by one's own rules is what new spouses say they miss most about singlehood.
A)True
B)False
Q2) How does marriage to a man in the military affect the career opportunities of the wife?
Q3) Those who are unhappily married have all of the following except:
A)they report having no love or trust in their marriage
B)they report having different goals
C)they report having no common interests
D)they report having homogamous backgrounds
Q4) Mexican husbands report more marital satisfaction than wives.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What percent of 2922 undergraduates would divorce if love died?
A)none
B)ten percent
C)forty percent
D)eighty-five percent
Q6) Discuss how black and white fraternity men treat women.
Page 10
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 8: Same-Sex Couples and Families
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
78 Verified Questions
78 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72985
Sample Questions
Q1) Gays who do not come out to their family tend to replace them with:
A)alcohol/drugs
B)teachers
C)supportive friends
D)no one; they drift into being social isolates
Q2) Kurdek (2008) noted that ____ couples had the highest quality relationships.
A)lesbian couples
B)gay male couples
C)bisexual couples
D)heterosexuals
Q3) The factor that reduces the impact of stigmatization on the adolescents of lesbian mothers is:
A)therapy with a gay therapist
B)moderate use of alcohol
C)close friends whose parents are gay
D)a close positive relationship
Q4) Education and income do not affect division of labor in gay relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss how heterosexuals are harmed by prejudice against homosexuals.
Page 11
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Sexuality in Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72986
Sample Questions
Q1) What is the condition under which first sexual intercourse has the best outcome?
A)talking about the sex event and making sure there is protection
B)talking about the sex event and making sure both are ready
C)being in a committed relationship
D)the girl being on the pill/the couple using a condom
Q2) Why is marriage the safest social context for not getting an STI?
Q3) Which of the following is not a reason unmarried people have oral sex rather than intercourse?
A)to avoid feeling guilty for having sexual intercourse
B)to keep the current partner interested
C)to avoid a bad reputation
D)to demonstrate to the partner the versatility of sexual pleasuring
Q4) Define and give some examples of the sexual double standard.
Q5) What might you do to help ensure a sexually fulfilling relationship?
Q6) Which of the following is not a characteristic of women who are likely to be "secondary virgins"?
A)conservative
B)religious
C)black
D)white
Page 12
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Planning for Children
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
85 Verified Questions
85 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72987
Sample Questions
Q1) Compare the types and causes of infertility as well as six assisted reproductive technologies available to help a couple have a baby.
Q2) A woman generally needs her parents' consent for an abortion if she is under which of the following ages?
A)18
B)19
C)20
D)21
Q3) Molly previously conceived but is currently unable to do so even though she has had regular sexual relations for the past twelve months. Her situation is known as:
A)primary infertility
B)pregnancy wastage
C)secondary infertility
D)postconception syndrome
Q4) Discuss the respective positions of prolife and prochoice.
Q5) Parental notification means getting permission of parents for an abortion.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 13
Chapter 11: Parenting
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
84 Verified Questions
84 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72988
Sample Questions
Q1) The more children a couple has:
A)the more likely the spouses are to stay together
B)the more likely the spouses are to divorce
C)the more likely the spouses are to be on welfare
D)the more likely the spouses are to abuse drugs
Q2) How does monitoring a teen's behavior affect the behavior of a teen?
Q3) Which childrearing approach emphasizes the importance of active listening, using "I" messages, and resolving conflicts through mutual negotiation?
A)parent effectiveness training
B)socioteleological
C)behavioral
D)attachment theory
Q4) Which style of parenting is associated with warmth, consequences, and communication?
A)permissive
B)authoritative
C)authoritarian
D)indulgent
Q5) What are potential negative outcomes for children who grow up without a father?
Page 14
Q6) Identify outcomes to the child of a father's involvement in the child's life.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 12: Work and Family Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
78 Verified Questions
78 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72989
Sample Questions
Q1) Undergraduates stressed about their economic situation tend to buy more alcohol.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The basic exchange between elderly parents and their adult children is that:
A)the parents give the children money and the children give the parents time
B)the parents give the children time and the children give the parents money
C)family relationships are more humane than the crass exchange of money for time
D)the parents give the children advice of how to rear children who give parents thanks
Q3) In Spanish families, a woman who earns more:
A)will notice an increase in power in the relationship with her husband
B)will notice more depression in her husband who is "losing face"
C)will see no change in gender roles since traditional norms persist
D)will notice that she does less housework while her husband does more
Q4) Undergraduates who took an online money management class:
A)continued to spend money with wild abandonment
B)showed significant improvement in their spending behavior and reduction of stress
C)continued to dig into savings rather than increase income
D)showed no stress since they "didn't care" about money issues
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 15
Chapter 13: Violence and Abuse in Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
86 Verified Questions
86 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72990
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is not a reason that a man who abuses a woman continues to stay in a relationship with her?
A)He is married to the victim.
B)They have children together.
C)He is older.
D)He does not have a history of family violence.
Q2) Individuals abused as children were are less likely to be abusive as adults.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is Megan's Law and why is it controversial?
Q4) What are the personality characteristics of the person who is likely to be abusive?
Q5) Which condition is most conductive to leaving an abusive relationship?
A)using medications wisely to reduce the anxiety of leaving
B)the desire to "save their baby" and having a peer who offers a safe place to stay
C)being sent to the hospital because of a brutal attack
D)being embarrassed and abused publicly
Q6) Discuss the various forms of elder abuse.
Q7) Discuss the cycle of abuse and the factors associated with breaking the cycle.
Page 16
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 14: Stress and Crisis in Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72991
Sample Questions
Q1) Compare adjusting to the death of a child with the death of a parent.
Q2) Discuss seven explanations for why spouses become involved in extramarital sex.
Q3) With regard to whether being in love helps a couple to resolve problems:
A)undergraduate males believe this more than undergraduate females
B)undergraduate females believe this more than undergraduate males
C)there is no difference in males and females on this issue
D)there has been no research on this issue
Q4) To combat alcohol abuse on university campuses, a nationwide policy was adopted in 2012 by over half of all state universities who receive federal money that three offenses of alcohol abuse will result in suspension of the student.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Compare men and women with regard to romantic involvement in an extramarital affair.
Q6) Most husbands who view pornography can be regarded as "sex addicts."
A)True B)False
Q7) Discuss the qualities that make for "resilient" families.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 15: Divorce and Remarriage
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
78 Verified Questions
78 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72992
Sample Questions
Q1) If 100 couples marry today, what percent will divorce within 15 years?
A)25 percent
B)33 percent
C)43 percent
D)53 percent
Q2) In general, children living with two biological parents when compared to children living with a single parent tend to reflect better mental health, lower drug use, later sexual behavior and better physical health.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following family structures is the one in which adolescents were most likely to be found smoking and drinking?
A)cohabitating biological families
B)cohabitating stepfamilies
C)adopted families
D)married stepfamilies
Q4) How vulnerable to divorce is a couple who falls out of love?
Q5) Contrast the characteristics of a "good" and "bad" divorce as outlined in your text.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18
Chapter 16: Relationships in the Later Years
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
80 Verified Questions
80 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72993
Sample Questions
Q1) Discuss how one might best come to the end of life.
Q2) The elderly parent most likely to agree to go willingly to a nursing home is:
A)from the lower class
B)has only a high school education
C)frail
D)has only sons as children
Q3) Which of the following are used by elderly men to help create an erection?
A)Cialis and Levitra
B)Paxil and Zoloff
C)CRI inhibitors
D)maximine
Q4) The single most important factor associated with happy retirement is adequate income.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Having enough money is the single most important criterion for happiness among the elderly.
A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 19