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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2014 the average age for first marriage was approximately _____ for men and _____ for women.


A) 24; 21
B) 27; 24
C) 29; 27
D) 32; 29

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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John and Cynthia are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. Reflecting back, they remember how obsessed they were with each other when they were first married. Over time they have grown more comfortable and able to become partners in building their lives together. Consistent with Shaver's model, they moved from _____ love to _____ love.


A) romantic; affectionate
B) affectionate; romantic
C) fatuous; affectionate
D) affectionate; fatuous

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT a problem that many cohabitating couples face?


A) Legal rights regarding the dissolution of the relationship
B) Disapproval by family or friends
C) Buying property together
D) Pet ownership

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Even though Dawn and Gregory have been married for seven years, she still has a strong sense of her things and his things. Rather than merge their lives, Dawn tends to think of them as "friends with benefits." Dawn is displaying a(n) _____ style.


A) secure attachment
B) anxious attachment
C) avoidant attachment
D) autonomous attachment

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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A recent study revealed that in their early twenties, women showed more _____ with their closest friend than did men.


A) emotional intimacy
B) rivalry
C) competition
D) physical intimacy

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Pamela enjoys her relationship with Travis. She loves and trusts him, even though he is one who needs his personal space. He "protects his heart" by not letting himself totally attach to another person. It is likely that Pamela has a(n) _____ style and Travis has a(n) _____style.


A) secure attachment; avoidant attachment
B) secure attachment; anxious attachment
C) secure attachment; autonomous attachment
D) anxious attachment; avoidant attachment

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Miranda and Blake are a typical young adult couple building a life together. Their lifestyle, choosing to live like a married couple but without getting married, is known as:


A) consensual validation.
B) attachment.
C) co-parenting.
D) cohabitation.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is another name for romantic love?


A) Passionate love
B) Affectionate love
C) Companionate love
D) Consummate love

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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According to Robert J. Sternberg, which of the following is the strongest and fullest form of love?


A) Passionate love
B) Fatuous love
C) Affectionate love
D) Consummate love

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Since the early 1900s, the goal of maintaining a stable marriage is increasingly paired with the goal of:


A) creating a large, extended family network.
B) personal fulfillment outside the marriage.
C) personal fulfillment both inside and outside the marriage.
D) equality in the marriage relationship.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Henry is a single, never-married adult who is looking for a potential marriage partner. Consistent with a current research study, Henry would be the least concerned that the woman has:


A) similar ideas about raising children as he does.
B) a steady job.
C) the same religious beliefs as he does.
D) at least as much education as he does.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Research indicates that links between early attachment styles and later attachment styles were _____ by stressful and disruptive experiences.


A) not impacted by
B) lessened
C) facilitated
D) enhanced

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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In terms of online dating, among those in their twenties data suggest that _____ have more pursuers, and among those in their forties data suggest that _____ have more pursuers.


A) women; men
B) men; women
C) women; women
D) men; men

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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There has been _____ in the number of cohabiting U.S. couples since 1970.


A) a dramatic increase
B) little change
C) a small decline
D) a significant decline

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being single in early adulthood.

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Some of the advantages of being single i...

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_____ infants are defined as those who use the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment.


A) Anxious
B) Avoidant
C) Dependent
D) Securely attached

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Caitlyn and Tristan have a dream of opening a bed and breakfast in a coastal town. They have started saving money and visiting potential towns. Which one of John Gottman's seven main principles are they displaying?


A) Nurturing fondness and admiration
B) Establishing love maps
C) Letting your partner influence you
D) Creating shared meaning

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Recent research, although mixed, generally suggests that:


A) cohabiting before marriage increases marital satisfaction.
B) cohabiting before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce.
C) cohabiting couples have less difficulty owning property jointly.
D) cohabiting couples face less disapproval from parents and other family members.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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In 2012, the percentage of currently married Americans was approximately _____, down from _____ in 1960.


A) 23%; 65%
B) 31%; 75%
C) 49%; 72%
D) 60%; 80%

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is FALSE about most adult friendships?


A) Most are long lasting.
B) Best friends are usually of the same sex.
C) Most have been friends since childhood.
D) Most have a best friend.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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