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1
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Relational partner refers to

A

any two people in a relationship

2
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Relational partner refers to

A

any two people in a relationship

3
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Relational partner refers to

A

any two people in a relationship

4
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Relational partner refers to

A

any two people in a relationship

5
Q

What does research reveal about the sexes and expressions of empathy?

A

It is likely that empathy has to do with one’s gender as well as one’s sex

6
Q

Has research detected sex differences in listening behavior?

A

Yes, women and men tend to listen for different purposes or reasons

7
Q

Max and Sam discuss their relationship and decide they will only date each other. This kind of decision making about a relationship is termed

A

A choice point

8
Q

Miguel is unsure about his first college class and decides he’ll be fairly quiet and just observe what happens in class. Whats the best term for his actions?

A

The process of reducing uncertainty

9
Q

What is one reason men choose to form friendships with other men?

A

so that men have something to do; so they have someone to do things with; for purpose of belonging to a group

10
Q

Leslie and Miranda do things together but they really don’t talk. It this normal of female-female friendships?

A

No; successful female friendships typically foster intimacy through talking rather than through the sharing of activities.

11
Q

A man jokes about anothers appearance. This is called…

A

Jocular sparring

12
Q

Jack and Diane have a sexual relationship but don’t date. This arrangement is called

A

A friends with benefits relationship

13
Q

Betty and Barney are friends but when she needs to talk about something personal, she seeks out Wilma. What explains this situation?

A

As research shows, Betty has different friends for different purposes, choosing to discuss personal matters with female friends rather than male friends.

14
Q

Harold and Maude are close friends. What does research suggest about their relationship?

A

Research suggests that men tend to form friendships with women based on sexual motivations, while women’s motivations tend to be more platonic in nature.

15
Q

Jocular sparring

A

works better on male friends; female friends aren’t likely to interpret this kind of bander as a sign of affection

16
Q

A fear of or inability to establish long-term, intimate relationships has been called

A

commitmentphobia

17
Q

What is the textbook term for talking about talking?

A

Metacommunication

18
Q

Term for those critical moments in a relationship that alter the relationship in some way?

A

Turning points

19
Q

What has research revealed regarding homosexual and heterosexual motivations for engaging in sexual activity?

A

Male subjects in the study responded similarly, while female subjects responded similar, regardless of sexual orientation.

20
Q

Terms like boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, and relational partner are

A

indications of the complexity and confusion that exists regarding romantic relationships

21
Q

Bernard is nagging Simone to clean, thinking if he puts enough pressure on her, she’ll keep a cleaner house. Which relational tension is reflected in this example?

A

acceptance versus change

22
Q

A couple uses vague, immature language for body parts and sexual activity. What’s happening?

A

The couple’s communication is impeded by the use of euphemisms for sexual body parts and activity

23
Q

Jonathan takes his romantic relational partner, Amy, to a gathering of people from where he works. When he starts to introduce Amy to coworkers, he stumbles and says, “This is my..uh..girlfriend, Amy.” Which of the following represents your textbook’s advice for this situation?

A

Jonathan should have simply said “Amy” leaving out the “my” part.

24
Q

Clancey and Nicole were in love; they did absolutely everything together. After this romantic bliss had been going on for a few months, Clancey expressed his desire to spend a “night out with the boys” instead of having
dinner with Nicole. What kind of relational tension did Nicole and Clancey experience?

A

autonomy versus connection

25
Q

What do sexual assault and domestic violence have in common?

A

They are both about power

26
Q

Men who score higher on the Rape Myth Acceptance Scale

A

are likely to hold traditional views of women and view feminism negatively

27
Q

What is the best term for violence that occurs among married, separated, divorced, unmarried, or cohabitating people?

A

Intimate partner violence

28
Q

_____ abuse is abuse to the body, while _____ abuse attacks a persons emotions and spirit

A

physical… psychological

29
Q

The line between sexual activity and sexual assault is

A

Consent

30
Q

Why is intimate partner abuse a preferred term over other terms?

A

because the term is more inclusive than terms like spousal abuse; because the term doesn’t sanitize the abuse, like some believe the term domestic violence does; because people in heterosexual and homosexual relationships are covered by the term

31
Q

What do statistics provided in your text indicate about gay and lesbian partner violence?

A

Studies are mixed on homosexual partner violence; violence can occur within gay and lesbian couples alike.

32
Q

One of your friends went out partying, drank too much, got very dizzy, and can’t remember what happened. She suspects she was date raped, but isn’t sure. Which of the following is the best explanation for what likely happened in this situation?

A

Your friend may have been given a date rape drug that caused her to have no memory of a possible sexual assault.

33
Q

Helene really likes Nick and wants to have sex with him, but doesn’t want to appear “easy.” When Nick asks Helene to have sex with him, she pulls away and says “maybe,” but then she escalates things physically. Which of the following best explains this situation?

A

Helene’s actions toward Nick are termed token resistance, and aren’t advisable in this intimate situation.

34
Q

If someone is in an abusive relationship but thinks she causes the abuse, what explanation for staying with an abusive partner best fits the situation?

A

Blaming oneself

35
Q

Sigrid and Paul are on a date and toward the end of the evening, they find themselves parked on a lonely stretch of road. Paul wants to have sex, but Sigrid isn’t sure. As the evening wears on and Paul keeps asking Sigrid for sex, she finally gives in, though she keeps telling herself in her mind that
she doesn’t want this. How should this situation be viewed?

A

This complicated situation could be viewed from Paul or Sigrid’s point of view

36
Q

What does research reveal about the sexes and expressions of empathy?

A

It is likely that empathy has to do with one’s gender as well as one’s sex

37
Q

Has research detected sex differences in listening behavior?

A

Yes, women and men tend to listen for different purposes or reasons

38
Q

Max and Sam discuss their relationship and decide they will only date each other. This kind of decision making about a relationship is termed

A

A choice point

39
Q

Miguel is unsure about his first college class and decides he’ll be fairly quiet and just observe what happens in class. Whats the best term for his actions?

A

The process of reducing uncertainty

40
Q

What is one reason men choose to form friendships with other men?

A

so that men have something to do; so they have someone to do things with; for purpose of belonging to a group

41
Q

Leslie and Miranda do things together but they really don’t talk. It this normal of female-female friendships?

A

No; successful female friendships typically foster intimacy through talking rather than through the sharing of activities.

42
Q

A man jokes about anothers appearance. This is called…

A

Jocular sparring

43
Q

Jack and Diane have a sexual relationship but don’t date. This arrangement is called

A

A friends with benefits relationship

44
Q

Betty and Barney are friends but when she needs to talk about something personal, she seeks out Wilma. What explains this situation?

A

As research shows, Betty has different friends for different purposes, choosing to discuss personal matters with female friends rather than male friends.

45
Q

Harold and Maude are close friends. What does research suggest about their relationship?

A

Research suggests that men tend to form friendships with women based on sexual motivations, while women’s motivations tend to be more platonic in nature.

46
Q

Jocular sparring

A

works better on male friends; female friends aren’t likely to interpret this kind of bander as a sign of affection

47
Q

A fear of or inability to establish long-term, intimate relationships has been called

A

commitmentphobia

48
Q

What is the textbook term for talking about talking?

A

Metacommunication

49
Q

Term for those critical moments in a relationship that alter the relationship in some way?

A

Turning points

50
Q

What has research revealed regarding homosexual and heterosexual motivations for engaging in sexual activity?

A

Male subjects in the study responded similarly, while female subjects responded similar, regardless of sexual orientation.

51
Q

Terms like boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, and relational partner are

A

indications of the complexity and confusion that exists regarding romantic relationships

52
Q

Bernard is nagging Simone to clean, thinking if he puts enough pressure on her, she’ll keep a cleaner house. Which relational tension is reflected in this example?

A

acceptance versus change

53
Q

A couple uses vague, immature language for body parts and sexual activity. What’s happening?

A

The couple’s communication is impeded by the use of euphemisms for sexual body parts and activity

54
Q

Jonathan takes his romantic relational partner, Amy, to a gathering of people from where he works. When he starts to introduce Amy to coworkers, he stumbles and says, “This is my..uh..girlfriend, Amy.” Which of the following represents your textbook’s advice for this situation?

A

Jonathan should have simply said “Amy” leaving out the “my” part.

55
Q

Clancey and Nicole were in love; they did absolutely everything together. After this romantic bliss had been going on for a few months, Clancey expressed his desire to spend a “night out with the boys” instead of having
dinner with Nicole. What kind of relational tension did Nicole and Clancey experience?

A

autonomy versus connection

56
Q

What do sexual assault and domestic violence have in common?

A

They are both about power

57
Q

Men who score higher on the Rape Myth Acceptance Scale

A

are likely to hold traditional views of women and view feminism negatively

58
Q

What is the best term for violence that occurs among married, separated, divorced, unmarried, or cohabitating people?

A

Intimate partner violence

59
Q

_____ abuse is abuse to the body, while _____ abuse attacks a persons emotions and spirit

A

physical… psychological

60
Q

The line between sexual activity and sexual assault is

A

Consent

61
Q

Why is intimate partner abuse a preferred term over other terms?

A

because the term is more inclusive than terms like spousal abuse; because the term doesn’t sanitize the abuse, like some believe the term domestic violence does; because people in heterosexual and homosexual relationships are covered by the term

62
Q

What do statistics provided in your text indicate about gay and lesbian partner violence?

A

Studies are mixed on homosexual partner violence; violence can occur within gay and lesbian couples alike.

63
Q

One of your friends went out partying, drank too much, got very dizzy, and can’t remember what happened. She suspects she was date raped, but isn’t sure. Which of the following is the best explanation for what likely happened in this situation?

A

Your friend may have been given a date rape drug that caused her to have no memory of a possible sexual assault.

64
Q

Helene really likes Nick and wants to have sex with him, but doesn’t want to appear “easy.” When Nick asks Helene to have sex with him, she pulls away and says “maybe,” but then she escalates things physically. Which of the following best explains this situation?

A

Helene’s actions toward Nick are termed token resistance, and aren’t advisable in this intimate situation.

65
Q

If someone is in an abusive relationship but thinks she causes the abuse, what explanation for staying with an abusive partner best fits the situation?

A

Blaming oneself

66
Q

Sigrid and Paul are on a date and toward the end of the evening, they find themselves parked on a lonely stretch of road. Paul wants to have sex, but Sigrid isn’t sure. As the evening wears on and Paul keeps asking Sigrid for sex, she finally gives in, though she keeps telling herself in her mind that
she doesn’t want this. How should this situation be viewed?

A

This complicated situation could be viewed from Paul or Sigrid’s point of view

67
Q

What does research reveal about the sexes and expressions of empathy?

A

It is likely that empathy has to do with one’s gender as well as one’s sex

68
Q

Has research detected sex differences in listening behavior?

A

Yes, women and men tend to listen for different purposes or reasons

69
Q

Max and Sam discuss their relationship and decide they will only date each other. This kind of decision making about a relationship is termed

A

A choice point

70
Q

Miguel is unsure about his first college class and decides he’ll be fairly quiet and just observe what happens in class. Whats the best term for his actions?

A

The process of reducing uncertainty

71
Q

What is one reason men choose to form friendships with other men?

A

so that men have something to do; so they have someone to do things with; for purpose of belonging to a group

72
Q

Leslie and Miranda do things together but they really don’t talk. It this normal of female-female friendships?

A

No; successful female friendships typically foster intimacy through talking rather than through the sharing of activities.

73
Q

A man jokes about anothers appearance. This is called…

A

Jocular sparring

74
Q

Jack and Diane have a sexual relationship but don’t date. This arrangement is called

A

A friends with benefits relationship

75
Q

Betty and Barney are friends but when she needs to talk about something personal, she seeks out Wilma. What explains this situation?

A

As research shows, Betty has different friends for different purposes, choosing to discuss personal matters with female friends rather than male friends.

76
Q

Harold and Maude are close friends. What does research suggest about their relationship?

A

Research suggests that men tend to form friendships with women based on sexual motivations, while women’s motivations tend to be more platonic in nature.

77
Q

Jocular sparring

A

works better on male friends; female friends aren’t likely to interpret this kind of bander as a sign of affection

78
Q

A fear of or inability to establish long-term, intimate relationships has been called

A

commitmentphobia

79
Q

What is the textbook term for talking about talking?

A

Metacommunication

80
Q

Term for those critical moments in a relationship that alter the relationship in some way?

A

Turning points

81
Q

What has research revealed regarding homosexual and heterosexual motivations for engaging in sexual activity?

A

Male subjects in the study responded similarly, while female subjects responded similar, regardless of sexual orientation.

82
Q

Terms like boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, and relational partner are

A

indications of the complexity and confusion that exists regarding romantic relationships

83
Q

Bernard is nagging Simone to clean, thinking if he puts enough pressure on her, she’ll keep a cleaner house. Which relational tension is reflected in this example?

A

acceptance versus change

84
Q

A couple uses vague, immature language for body parts and sexual activity. What’s happening?

A

The couple’s communication is impeded by the use of euphemisms for sexual body parts and activity

85
Q

Jonathan takes his romantic relational partner, Amy, to a gathering of people from where he works. When he starts to introduce Amy to coworkers, he stumbles and says, “This is my..uh..girlfriend, Amy.” Which of the following represents your textbook’s advice for this situation?

A

Jonathan should have simply said “Amy” leaving out the “my” part.

86
Q

Clancey and Nicole were in love; they did absolutely everything together. After this romantic bliss had been going on for a few months, Clancey expressed his desire to spend a “night out with the boys” instead of having
dinner with Nicole. What kind of relational tension did Nicole and Clancey experience?

A

autonomy versus connection

87
Q

What do sexual assault and domestic violence have in common?

A

They are both about power

88
Q

Men who score higher on the Rape Myth Acceptance Scale

A

are likely to hold traditional views of women and view feminism negatively

89
Q

What is the best term for violence that occurs among married, separated, divorced, unmarried, or cohabitating people?

A

Intimate partner violence

90
Q

_____ abuse is abuse to the body, while _____ abuse attacks a persons emotions and spirit

A

physical… psychological

91
Q

The line between sexual activity and sexual assault is

A

Consent

92
Q

Why is intimate partner abuse a preferred term over other terms?

A

because the term is more inclusive than terms like spousal abuse; because the term doesn’t sanitize the abuse, like some believe the term domestic violence does; because people in heterosexual and homosexual relationships are covered by the term

93
Q

What do statistics provided in your text indicate about gay and lesbian partner violence?

A

Studies are mixed on homosexual partner violence; violence can occur within gay and lesbian couples alike.

94
Q

One of your friends went out partying, drank too much, got very dizzy, and can’t remember what happened. She suspects she was date raped, but isn’t sure. Which of the following is the best explanation for what likely happened in this situation?

A

Your friend may have been given a date rape drug that caused her to have no memory of a possible sexual assault.

95
Q

Helene really likes Nick and wants to have sex with him, but doesn’t want to appear “easy.” When Nick asks Helene to have sex with him, she pulls away and says “maybe,” but then she escalates things physically. Which of the following best explains this situation?

A

Helene’s actions toward Nick are termed token resistance, and aren’t advisable in this intimate situation.

96
Q

If someone is in an abusive relationship but thinks she causes the abuse, what explanation for staying with an abusive partner best fits the situation?

A

Blaming oneself

97
Q

Sigrid and Paul are on a date and toward the end of the evening, they find themselves parked on a lonely stretch of road. Paul wants to have sex, but Sigrid isn’t sure. As the evening wears on and Paul keeps asking Sigrid for sex, she finally gives in, though she keeps telling herself in her mind that
she doesn’t want this. How should this situation be viewed?

A

This complicated situation could be viewed from Paul or Sigrid’s point of view

98
Q

What does research reveal about the sexes and expressions of empathy?

A

It is likely that empathy has to do with one’s gender as well as one’s sex

99
Q

Has research detected sex differences in listening behavior?

A

Yes, women and men tend to listen for different purposes or reasons

100
Q

Max and Sam discuss their relationship and decide they will only date each other. This kind of decision making about a relationship is termed

A

A choice point

101
Q

Miguel is unsure about his first college class and decides he’ll be fairly quiet and just observe what happens in class. Whats the best term for his actions?

A

The process of reducing uncertainty

102
Q

What is one reason men choose to form friendships with other men?

A

so that men have something to do; so they have someone to do things with; for purpose of belonging to a group

103
Q

Leslie and Miranda do things together but they really don’t talk. It this normal of female-female friendships?

A

No; successful female friendships typically foster intimacy through talking rather than through the sharing of activities.

104
Q

A man jokes about anothers appearance. This is called…

A

Jocular sparring

105
Q

Jack and Diane have a sexual relationship but don’t date. This arrangement is called

A

A friends with benefits relationship

106
Q

Betty and Barney are friends but when she needs to talk about something personal, she seeks out Wilma. What explains this situation?

A

As research shows, Betty has different friends for different purposes, choosing to discuss personal matters with female friends rather than male friends.

107
Q

Harold and Maude are close friends. What does research suggest about their relationship?

A

Research suggests that men tend to form friendships with women based on sexual motivations, while women’s motivations tend to be more platonic in nature.

108
Q

Jocular sparring

A

works better on male friends; female friends aren’t likely to interpret this kind of bander as a sign of affection

109
Q

A fear of or inability to establish long-term, intimate relationships has been called

A

commitmentphobia

110
Q

What is the textbook term for talking about talking?

A

Metacommunication

111
Q

Term for those critical moments in a relationship that alter the relationship in some way?

A

Turning points

112
Q

What has research revealed regarding homosexual and heterosexual motivations for engaging in sexual activity?

A

Male subjects in the study responded similarly, while female subjects responded similar, regardless of sexual orientation.

113
Q

Terms like boyfriend/girlfriend, significant other, and relational partner are

A

indications of the complexity and confusion that exists regarding romantic relationships

114
Q

Bernard is nagging Simone to clean, thinking if he puts enough pressure on her, she’ll keep a cleaner house. Which relational tension is reflected in this example?

A

acceptance versus change

115
Q

A couple uses vague, immature language for body parts and sexual activity. What’s happening?

A

The couple’s communication is impeded by the use of euphemisms for sexual body parts and activity

116
Q

Jonathan takes his romantic relational partner, Amy, to a gathering of people from where he works. When he starts to introduce Amy to coworkers, he stumbles and says, “This is my..uh..girlfriend, Amy.” Which of the following represents your textbook’s advice for this situation?

A

Jonathan should have simply said “Amy” leaving out the “my” part.

117
Q

Clancey and Nicole were in love; they did absolutely everything together. After this romantic bliss had been going on for a few months, Clancey expressed his desire to spend a “night out with the boys” instead of having
dinner with Nicole. What kind of relational tension did Nicole and Clancey experience?

A

autonomy versus connection

118
Q

What do sexual assault and domestic violence have in common?

A

They are both about power

119
Q

Men who score higher on the Rape Myth Acceptance Scale

A

are likely to hold traditional views of women and view feminism negatively

120
Q

What is the best term for violence that occurs among married, separated, divorced, unmarried, or cohabitating people?

A

Intimate partner violence

121
Q

_____ abuse is abuse to the body, while _____ abuse attacks a persons emotions and spirit

A

physical… psychological

122
Q

The line between sexual activity and sexual assault is

A

Consent

123
Q

Why is intimate partner abuse a preferred term over other terms?

A

because the term is more inclusive than terms like spousal abuse; because the term doesn’t sanitize the abuse, like some believe the term domestic violence does; because people in heterosexual and homosexual relationships are covered by the term

124
Q

What do statistics provided in your text indicate about gay and lesbian partner violence?

A

Studies are mixed on homosexual partner violence; violence can occur within gay and lesbian couples alike.

125
Q

One of your friends went out partying, drank too much, got very dizzy, and can’t remember what happened. She suspects she was date raped, but isn’t sure. Which of the following is the best explanation for what likely happened in this situation?

A

Your friend may have been given a date rape drug that caused her to have no memory of a possible sexual assault.

126
Q

Helene really likes Nick and wants to have sex with him, but doesn’t want to appear “easy.” When Nick asks Helene to have sex with him, she pulls away and says “maybe,” but then she escalates things physically. Which of the following best explains this situation?

A

Helene’s actions toward Nick are termed token resistance, and aren’t advisable in this intimate situation.

127
Q

If someone is in an abusive relationship but thinks she causes the abuse, what explanation for staying with an abusive partner best fits the situation?

A

Blaming oneself

128
Q

Sigrid and Paul are on a date and toward the end of the evening, they find themselves parked on a lonely stretch of road. Paul wants to have sex, but Sigrid isn’t sure. As the evening wears on and Paul keeps asking Sigrid for sex, she finally gives in, though she keeps telling herself in her mind that
she doesn’t want this. How should this situation be viewed?

A

This complicated situation could be viewed from Paul or Sigrid’s point of view