Intimate Relationships Exam 3 Practice

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• Which term describes the process of partners coping together with stress?
• What statement best describes consent culture in dating contexts?
• Which statement best describes how romantic love, sexual desire, and attachment function in long-term relationships?
• Which methods are used to measure progress in communication or conflict resolution skills across a course?
• Describe the concept of dyadic coping and provide an example.
• Which primary factor shapes expectations, communication styles, and conflict management in adult romantic relationships?
• What is a repair attempt in conflict, and why are they critical for relationship trajectories?
• Which statement regarding detecting deception in intimate relationships is true?
• Which are the three components of Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?
• What is the effect of deception in romantic relationships on trust and satisfaction?
• What is negative affect reciprocity?
• Which statement best reflects attitudes toward sex before marriage?
• Which factor is associated with a higher likelihood of forgiving after betrayal?
• Define self-disclosure and explain its role in relationship development.
• Which explanation best accounts for reduced condom use under alcohol intoxication?
• In Sternberg's Triangular Theory, which combination yields romantic love?
• In Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, which type-of-love label corresponds to having intimacy, passion, and commitment in balance?
• What is a repair attempt in conflict, and why are repair attempts critical for relationship trajectories?
• What outcomes do relationship education programs aim to improve?
• What does cost-benefit analysis refer to in relationship maintenance?
• Which practice counts as a timely repair attempt during a dispute?
• Fighting that involves disagreements over whose explanation is correct is known as ...
• People who lie to others may begin to...
• What is a repair attempt in the context of couples therapy, and why is it important?
• Which statement about the emotional impact of relational devaluation is supported by the material?
• What is the role of consistency in reliability and boundary rebuilding in repairing after repeated betrayals?
• Which of the following is a warning sign of intimate partner violence?
• Contrast Social Exchange Theory with Equity Theory in explaining why people stay in relationships.
• Which statement accurately describes the behavior of the dismissive-avoidant attachment style?
• Gottman's four horsemen of the apocalypse in relationships are which four behaviors, and what is a recommended repair strategy for addressing Criticism?
• Brittany deliberately left Shauna's name off the list of invited guests to her birthday party. Brittany is engaging in...
• Researchers find that partners in unhappy marriages make more...
• Explain sexual scripts theory and how cultural norms influence sexual communication and consent.
• In dating contexts, which gender is more likely to interpret signals of sexual interest as mutual when they may not be present?
• Forgiveness necessarily involves...
• What is the primary idea behind attachment theory as it applies to adult intimate relationships?
• How are boundaries defined, and what are the three types of boundaries in dating?
• What does the term 'dissolution' refer to in relationship processes?
• According to the material, how many conflicts per week do dating couples report?
• Which of the following is a common risk factor for intimate partner violence?
• What is the best description of how couples handle conflict style over time?
• Which option best describes the United States' standing among nations regarding sexual attitudes according to cross-national research?
• The high subjective quality of sexual interactions among same-sex couples has been found to be related to:
• Why is it important to acknowledge fluidity of gender and sexual orientation in research on intimate relationships?
• How does sexual satisfaction relate to overall relationship satisfaction?
• Explain the concept of dyadic adjustment or relationship satisfaction.
• How should researchers assess gender and sexual orientation diversity within intimate relationships?
• How do gender roles and expectations influence communication patterns in romantic relationships?
• What is the core ingredient in relationship stress described as the perception that others value us?
• What is empty love in Sternberg's typology?
• What practice helps address power negotiation issues that can contribute to conflict?
• When partners have differing relationship scripts, what is generally needed to align expectations?
• Which statement best distinguishes passionate love from companionate love?
• Which statement best describes how minority stress affects LGBTQ+ relationships and what can mitigate its effects?
• In response to conflict and dissatisfaction in his relationship, one partner discusses problems with the other and changes his own behavior. This response illustrates which conflict-management style?
• In the demand/withdrawal conflict cycle, what is the most crucial determinant of which partner becomes the demander?
• Which stage in the stages of relationship development involves increased intimacy and commitment?
• Relational devaluation seems to...
• Which sequence best describes a recommended approach when couples have different levels of sexual desire?
• Which term describes willingness to engage in casual sex without commitment?
• How do parenting roles and parental relationships influence adult intimate relationships?
• Communicating sexual desire is usually...
• Which factor most strongly influences whether infidelity leads to lasting dissolution in a relationship?
• What are common predictors of infidelity and its typical impact on relationship satisfaction?
• If the woman is the more powerful partner, the couple is more likely to
• What is a key strategy for maintaining success in long-distance relationships?
• Which term describes ongoing tensions between opposing desires in a relationship?
• Love maps contribute to long-term relationship health by providing what?
• Which statement about detecting lies is true?
• What are the "Four Horsemen" identified by Gottman as predictors of relationship dissolution, and what is a common repair strategy?
• Who makes us jealous?
• Attachment styles relate to perceived support and coping with stress in relationships. Which statement is correct?
• What is a common argument for pornography's impact on sexual scripts and relationship dynamics?
• What is infidelity and what are common emotional and relational consequences?
• Propinquity is defined as physical or geographic closeness, and it influences mate choice by:
• Which statement is an example of an indirect tactic?
• The sexual double standard today is
• What describes the core aim of relationship education?
• What Wendy & Josh experienced is best described as a(n)...
• What strategies help couples sustain closeness across life transitions such as parenthood or career changes?
• All of the following are aspects of personality that influence conflict EXCEPT...
• In forced-choice testing, which infidelity threat triggers women vs men the most?
• In relationships, how does the more powerful partner influence condom use?
• Which of the following is an indicator of healthy boundaries in relationships?
• In volatile couples, the ratio of positive to negative exchanges is at least how many to one?
• Which practice best supports ongoing enthusiastic consent in dating?
• Forgiveness is more likely to occur in which type of relationship?
• What percentage of college students engage in hookups?
• What underlying issues commonly contribute to infidelity or poor responses to it?
• How does Equity Theory apply to romantic relationships, and what behaviors might restore equity after perceived unfairness?
• What is the difference between a secure base and reassurance seeking in attachment?
• What are the ethical considerations in research on intimate relationships?
• What is a typical effect of stress on intimate relationships?
• How do social networks influence relationship trajectories, and how do couples manage intra- and inter-personal networks?
• Which statement best describes abstinence programs' effectiveness as reported in the material?
• Which communication skill is most effective for reducing conflict and increasing intimacy?
• Which pattern best describes attachment anxiety in adult relationships?
• Which group has sex the most according to the data?
• Two partners disagree on how close or important the relationship is. This mismatch pertains to which concept?
• What is the impact of jealousy on relationships and two common coping strategies?
• What is essential to forgiveness in the context of betrayal?
• How are relationship quality measurements typically conducted, and what limitations exist?
• Which statement about digital boundaries is accurate?
• Who is most likely to get away with a lie?
• One rule for the speaker in the Speaker-Listener Technique is to ...
• Which type of couple is unable to maintain a 5-to-1 ratio of nice to nasty conduct?
• In conflict research, which attribution style is associated with unhappy marriages?
• Which attachment style is characterized by independence and avoidance of closeness?
• Which of the following best describes a boundary violation?
• Which factor is associated with a higher likelihood of forgiving after betrayal?
• Which gender is more likely to perceive sexual interest is present when it is not?
• Which group experiences the greatest decline in frequency of sex after ten years in a relationship?
• What is "relationship self-efficacy"?
• According to Regan's study, how do people view the relationship between lust and love?
• What is an attachment injury and how is repair typically approached after repeated betrayals?
• What term describes misperceiving the group's norms about risk-taking in sexual behavior?
• The most essential feature of interpersonal conflict is...
• Interdependence in close relationships implies mutual influence. Which scenario best reflects this?
• In deception, the term for perceiving the recipient as less trustworthy.
• What is self-disclosure and why is it important for intimacy?
• Which of the following correctly identifies two key relationship maintenance behaviors?
• Which description best fits the 'voice' response in Rusbult's typology?
• Which type of couple is characterized by validating each other and maintaining positive interactions?
• Which statement about social support and relationship satisfaction is most accurate?
• What is the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and what are its main subscales?
• Which factor makes the largest contribution to differences in estimates of sexual partners between heterosexual men & women?
• What is a common limitation of self-report measures in relationship research?
• Which statement best summarizes forgiveness in relationship repair?
• According to social exchange theory, which statement best captures its view on relationship satisfaction?
• Which statement best describes ethical research practice in intimate-relationship studies?
• What term describes trait-like beliefs & behaviors about sex?
• Which statement best describes the role of attachment as a secure base in long-term relationships?
• Which outcome represents both partners gaining and learning in the relationship?
• Which type of couple tends to escalate conflict with frequent contempt and withdrawal?
• Which option would NOT be typical of integrative agreement?
• What is the role of forgiveness in relationship repair, and what factors influence its effectiveness?
• Explain the concept of relational aggression and its potential impact on intimate relationships.
• Which statement best describes how insecure attachment styles relate to infidelity risk?
• In a scenario where one partner seems to value you less, what relational experience is most likely?
• What is the difference between instrumental and expressive communication in romantic relationships?
• Explain the role of trust in intimate relationships and factors that erode or rebuild trust.
• What distinguishes ethical non-monogamy from cheating?
• Which of the following best describes the pattern of conflict and negative affect reciprocity associated with poorer relationship outcomes?
• Which statement best describes the role of sexual communication in maintaining satisfaction and consent?
• The good genes hypothesis refers to pursuing long-term mates who contribute resources to raising offspring and also seek good genes.
• How do equity theory and social exchange theory differ in explaining relationship satisfaction?
• Explain the Investment Model of Commitment and name its three predictors.
• Which term describes couples who frequently argue but remain affectionate?
• In the stages of relationship development, which stage signifies the end of the relationship?
• Integrative agreement is characterized by which of the following?
• When people wrongly believe their feelings and beliefs are different from those of others they are showing which phenomenon?
• What percentage of college students engage in hookups?
• Boundaries differentiate physical, emotional, and digital boundaries in dating. Which statement best describes their scope?
• Which statement best describes the role of humor in repair strategies during conflict?
• Which term describes a direct tactic such as making accusations?
• In the demand/withdrawal cycle, which term describes the partner who initiates a request for change?
• Which statement best reflects a healthy boundary indicator?
• How do culture and religion shape expectations about marriage and sexuality?
• In Rusbult's typology, the most constructive and active response is ______ whereas the most destructive and passive response is ______.
• According to resource theory, who tends to hold power in a relationship, and what is a typical example?
• Which statement best describes the status of the sexual double standard?
• Define jealousy in romantic relationships and identify two typical cognitive-emotional responses and two behaviors.
• In attachment theory, what does a secure base provide?
• How can cultural differences in relationship scripts lead to conflict?
• What is the most crucial ingredient in jealousy?
• What is the impact of social support networks on relationship satisfaction?
• What is attachment avoidance and how might it manifest in conflict situations?
• Which elements comprise a safety plan for dating violence?
• What term describes the misperception that others approve of a sexual behavior when they do not?
• In studies of relationship satisfaction, which elements are typically included in evaluating dyadic adjustment?
• The Smiths can best be classified as which type of couple?
• When Chris and Barb fight, the fights tend to be caustic and Barb often withdraws before they come to a conclusion. Chris and Barb are best classified as...
• Alcohol myopia is related to less frequent use of condoms because...
• What is the difference between romance scripts and sexual scripts, and how do they influence behavior?
• What does dyadic coping involve in response to stress?
• Olivia sees her relationship with Ryan as very close and important. Ryan sees his relationship with Olivia as moderately close and not very important. They differ in their...
• Which of the following is an example of distal processes in relationship outcomes?
• In studies using dyadic data from couples, what is a common interpretive challenge?
• If couples experience persistent mismatches in sexual desire, what is a recommended course of action?
• Which coping strategy is effective for minority stress in LGBTQ+ relationships?
• What factor is most responsible for differences in reported numbers of sexual partners between men and women in research?
• Which behavior is described by withdrawing from a conflict before reaching a resolution?
• Belief in a perfect partner tends to lead to what outcome in long-term relationships?
• How should one understand ethical non-monogamy relative to cheating?
• How do cultural values shape attitudes toward divorce?
• Which response is constructive in betrayal?
• How do demographic factors influence relationship dynamics and stability?
• Forgiveness is associated with better relationship outcomes when which conditions are present?
• In Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, what are the three components, and how can their combinations explain different types of love?
• Which is the most effective approach to repairing trust after a breach?
• Which statement best describes the topics of disagreement for gay and lesbian couples compared to heterosexual couples?
• Which statement about jealousy is supported by the material?
• What are best practices for studying intimate relationships ethically?
• Which is NOT a subscale of the Dyadic Adjustment Scale?
• What is the core ingredient in relationship stress described as the perception that others value us?
• By age 20, what percentage have not had sex?
• Which term describes a resolution achieved by creating a mutually satisfying solution that expands both partners' options?
• What term best captures how important a relationship is to an individual?
• Which option best describes the role of humor in repair strategies?
• What does higher emotional intelligence predict in intimate relationships?
• What constitutes ongoing enthusiastic consent, and how can partners communicate it in a dating context?
• Explain love maps and why they matter in long-term relationships.
• Maintenance in a relationship is characterized by which dynamic?
• Which of the following is NOT an individual difference related to jealousy?
• The apparent decrease in others' regard for us that results in hurt feelings is known as...
• Which therapy approach targets emotions and attachment needs in couples?
• How does nonverbal communication affect relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution?
• In same-sex couples, what has been linked to higher subjective quality in sexual interactions?
• In Interdependence Theory, what do CL (comparison level) and CLalt (comparison level for alternatives) represent, and which combination tends to promote commitment?
• Which term describes intentionally omitting someone from the guest list when they would otherwise be invited?
• What are 'love maps' in relationships?
• Which scenario best illustrates interdependence in close relationships?
• When both partners achieve their original aspirations while making concessions about how to reach them, this outcome is called what?
• Which statement about the three predictors of the Investment Model of Commitment is true?
• What are the core components of emotional intelligence in the context of intimate relationships?
• When partners get what they want and also learn and grow in their relationship, they have achieved which outcome?
• How do researchers study intimate relationships, and what is a key challenge in interpreting results?
• Which of the following is a potential effect of minority stress on intimate relationships?
• Which of the following is a proximal process in relationship science?
• Which of the following dialectics can lead to tension in close relationships?
• Which concept describes the perceived importance of a relationship to one's self-worth?
• Which sequence best describes the typical phases and coping strategies in divorce?
• When considering gender differences in communication and conflict, which factors are linked to misunderstandings?
• When navigating social networks, what is a key practice for couples?
• Individuals with unrestricted sociosexual orientations are most likely to: