Question 1

The practice of polygamy is, by definition, an exception to which social expectation about marriage?

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A)   It is voluntary.
B)   It is based on love.
C)   It is permanent.
D)   It is exclusive.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Identify and explain the primary exceptions to the expectations that marriage is exclusive and marriage is voluntary.

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The primary exceptions to the expectatio...

Question 3

Explain the basic principles behind Petronio's communication privacy management theory. How do couples/families decide the process of sharing information? How are these rules communicated to others? What advantages are there to sharing information freely with outsiders? What are the advantages of keeping information private?

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Petronio's communication privacy managem...

Question 4

Mother, son, grandfather, and aunt are all examples of family roles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Open relationships are observed between heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual individuals alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Gottman's couple typology, which type of couple handles disagreements in a way that is open, but their discussions tend to be competitive rather than cooperative?

Accepted Answer

A)   validating
B)   volatile
C)   conflict-avoidant
D)   hostileE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Why is the discussion of routine, mundane tasks important to consider in long-term romantic relationships?

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A)   Most of the communication that takes place in these relationships falls in this category.
B)   How to handle these issues can become a major issue of contention.
C)   The way couples handle these tasks reflects the balance of power in their relationship.
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, cognitive models for what marriage is and should be are called

Accepted Answer

A)   marital hierarchies.
B)   marital schemata.
C)   sexual roles.
D)   bonding patterns.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

When considering a potential spouse, someone from an individualistic culture such as the United States would likely ask:

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A)   "What's in it for my family?"
B)   "How does my heart feel?"
C)   "What will others think?"
D)   "Will this marriage last?E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge said, "Friendship is a sheltering tree." Explain the meaning behind this statement, making explicit reference to the emotional, material, and health benefits of friendship. Use examples from your own friendships to illustrate Coleridge's point.

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge's quote "Friends...

Question 11

People in arranged marriages are usually unhappy with their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Let's say you're friends with your co-worker, Eric, who's up for a promotion. Which of the following reflects the task dimension of your relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)   Based on his performance, you don't feel Eric deserves the promotion.
B)   As his friend, you want Eric to get the promotion.
C)   If Eric doesn't get the promotion, you will console him and help cheer him up.
D)   All of these are examples of the task dimension of your relationship.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

According to your text, this kind of relationship is an exception to the general rule that friendships are voluntary.

Accepted Answer

A)   friends-with-benefits relationship
B)   platonic relationship
C)   parasocial relationship
D)   polygamous relationshipE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Work relationships usually involve both a task dimension and a social dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research by Messman, Canary, and Hause found that people keep other-sex relationships nonromantic for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   they aren't ready to be in a romantic relationship.
B)   they aren't attracted to their friend.
C)   they identify as asexual.
D)   they are concerned about their sibling or friend who is romantically interested in the friend.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Differentiate between upward, downward, and lateral communication in the workplace.

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Upward, downward, and lateral communicat...

Question 17

Compare and contrast family roles and family rituals, giving concrete examples of each.

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Question 18

Regarding sex differences in friendships, which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women and men report equal levels of closeness in their same-sex friendships.
B)   Male-male friendships tend to emphasize shared activities and common interests.
C)   Female-female friendships tend to emphasize conversational and emotional expressiveness.
D)   Both women and men see their other-sex friends as more loyal and helpful than their same-sex friends.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following reasons is most commonly cited for ending a friendship due to changes in life circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)   having a child
B)   moving away
C)   getting married
D)   experiencing an illness in the familyE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

In which marriage type do spouses adopt conventional gender roles and tend to avoid conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)   traditional
B)   separate
C)   independent
D)   mixedE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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