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Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Intimate Relationships

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Our gender role is defined for us by our:
		A)	genes.
		B)	culture.
		C)	decisions.
		D)	sexual experiences.


2	All of the following are associated with long-term love relationships EXCEPT:
		A)	loyalty.
		B)	idealization of the other person.
		C)	respect.
		D)	interest in the other person.


3	Jealousy:
		A)	proves the existence of commitment in a relationship.
		B)	is associated with high self-esteem.
		C)	is more closely related to insecurity than to love.
		D)	secures a relationship by putting strict controls on the partners.


4	The most destructive way of dealing with anger is probably to:
		A)	suppress it.
		B)	talk about your feelings.
		C)	give yourself some space until your anger subsides.
		D)	negotiate and explore alternatives.


5	First attraction is usually based on:
		A)	easily observable characteristics.
		B)	personality traits.
		C)	basic values.
		D)	future aspirations.


6	The factor that most separates people who cohabit from those who don't is:
		A)	age.
		B)	ethnicity.
		C)	religiousness.
		D)	socioeconomic status.


7	The adoption of "best friend" roles in a relationship a common characteristic of:
		A)	long-term marriages.
		B)	cohabitating couples.
		C)	relationships that have just begun.
		D)	gay and lesbian relationships.


8	Which one of the following statements about marriage is TRUE?
		A)	About 25% of marriages in the United States end in divorce.
		B)	The primary functions and benefits of marriage are very different from other types of personal relationships.
		C)	People are marrying at younger ages than in the past.
		D)	Today, people tend to marry for personal, emotional reasons rather than for practical or economic reasons.


9	About ______ of all children under 18 live with only one parent.
		A)	4%
		B)	16%
		C)	28%
		D)	42%


10	Which of the following tends to be TRUE about strong families?
		A)	They are without problems.
		B)	They seek counseling about any difficult problems that arise.
		C)	They avoid talking about disagreements.
		D)	They know they care for one another without having to show it.

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