Question 1

From an interdependency theory perspective,the most likely reason why we act compassionately and magnanimously is because:

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A)   we were socialized to do it.
B)   we would experience guilt if we didn't.
C)   our partners ask us to act benignly.
D)   it increases the likelihood we will receive valuable rewards in return.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Jamal is in a relationship where he has high outcomes and his comparison level and comparison level for alternatives are low.It is likely this relationship is:

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A)   happy and stable.
B)   unhappy and unstable.
C)   happy and unstable.
D)   unhappy and stable.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Research shows that in relationships in which the men adhere to traditional expectations,the women involved are:

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A)   generally happier and healthier than in relationships involving men who believe in more equality of the sexes.
B)   generally not as happy and healthy as in relationships involving men who believe in more equality of the sexes.
C)   just as happy and healthy as those in relationships involving men who believe in more equality of the sexes.
D)   happier than those in relationships involving men who believe in more equality of the sexes but also more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

Both Aletha and her partner are getting equal amounts from their relationship.Aletha feels she is putting more into the relationship.According to equity theorists,Aletha is likely to feel:

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A)   dissatisfied because if she is contributing more she should also be getting more out of the relationship.
B)   satisfied because both she and her partner are getting equal amounts out of the relationship.
C)   dissatisfied because the more one puts in the more dissatisfied that person is with the relationship.
D)   satisfied because she knows she is doing all she can for the relationship.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

According to the model of relational turbulence,couples should expect:

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A)   increasing intimacy and interdependence to parallel with increasing satisfaction.
B)   that they will experience ups and downs in their relationships from the beginning.
C)   satisfaction with a relationship to level off for a time as the couple adjusts to increased interdependence.
D)   decreasing satisfaction as intimacy and interdependence increase.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Your best friend criticizes you,then offers you a compliment.Research suggests:

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A)   the compliment would soften the blow of the criticism, but the combination will still leave you distressed.
B)   you will be delighted with the compliment and ignore the criticism.
C)   the compliment and criticism will cancel each other out, leaving you in the same state you started in.
D)   you will question your friend's reasons for giving the compliment, but not question the reasons for the criticism.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In talking about interdependence theory,your textbook author suggests that people divorce:

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A)   when they are unhappy, no matter their other prospects.
B)   when they are unhappy and their prospects seem brighter elsewhere.
C)   when their comparison level is high.
D)   when their comparison level is low.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 8

In problem-solving tasks,research subjects were:

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A)   more likely to show disapproval and frustration with their spouse than with strangers.
B)   more polite and congenial to their spouse than with strangers.
C)   less likely to show disapproval and frustration with their spouse than with strangers.
D)   less willing to persist at the task with their spouse than with strangers.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Amelia expects her friends to always be supportive of her,no matter what they have going on and to understand when she is too busy to help them.Lisa expects that her friends will often disappoint her and not be there for her when she needs someone to listen.It seems that Amelia and Lisa's _____ are different.

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A)   comparison levels
B)   outcomes
C)   investments
D)   commitmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Commitment is best characterized as:

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A)   the strength of one's intentions to continue a relationship.
B)   the kinds of future outcomes a person expects from a relationship.
C)   the effort a person spends searching for a meaningful relationship.
D)   an acceptance of positive relationships and rejection of negative ones.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The authors point to all of the following as explanations for why marital satisfaction declines EXCEPT:

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A)   lack of effort.
B)   unwelcome surprises.
C)   unrealistic expectations.
D)   overcommitment.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following pairs is the best example of an exchange relationship?

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A)   Recently married couple
B)   Brother and sister
C)   Close same-sex friends
D)   Store clerk and customerE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

With whom are people most likely to withhold criticism,swallow disapproval,and suppress signs of frustration?

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A)   Wife
B)   Total stranger
C)   Husband
D)   ChildrenE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following principles holds that the partner who is less dependent on a relationship has more power in it?

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A)   Principle of lesser interest
B)   Principle of increasing interest
C)   Principle of low investment
D)   Principle of low costE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

People end up disappointed by relationships if their expectations are:

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A)   low.
B)   glorified.
C)   tied to their self-worth.
D)   based on real experiences.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Kayla doesn't want to offend or upset anyone,so during the few parties she attends,she tends to hang back and stay out of the way.Kayla seems to have:

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A)   a strong approach motivation.
B)   a strong avoidance motivation.
C)   a low comparison level.
D)   a high investment level.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D) B

Question 17

As an aspect of relationship maintenance,commitment is related to all of the following characteristics EXCEPT which one?

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A)   Higher levels of sexual activity
B)   Willingness to make sacrifices
C)   Considering one's relationships to be better than those of others
D)   More accommodative behaviorsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

According to interdependence theory,we are dependent on our partner:

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A)   if we have relied on him/her in the past.
B)   if we are less powerful than him/her.
C)   if we are younger than him/her.
D)   when the outcome we receive from our partner exceeds our CLalt.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Based on the research cited in the text,during the first few years of marriage marital satisfaction:

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A)   goes up.
B)   goes up until the arrival of a first child.
C)   drops.
D)   fluctuates more dramatically than it does among couples who have been married for several years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

One way to understand the rise in divorce rates since the 1960s is that:

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A)   CLs and CLalts are lower today.
B)   CLs and CLalts are higher today.
C)   CLs are lower and CLalts are higher today.
D)   None of these; neither has changed over time.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 6: Interdependency

From an interdependency theory perspective,the most likely reason why we act compassionately and magnanimously is because:

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Jamal is in a relationship where he has high outcomes and his comparison level and comparison level for alternatives are low.It is likely this relationship is:

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Research shows that in relationships in which the men adhere to traditional expectations,the women involved are:

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Both Aletha and her partner are getting equal amounts from their relationship.Aletha feels she is putting more into the relationship.According to equity theorists,Aletha is likely to feel:

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According to the model of relational turbulence,couples should expect:

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Your best friend criticizes you,then offers you a compliment.Research suggests:

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In talking about interdependence theory,your textbook author suggests that people divorce:

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In problem-solving tasks,research subjects were:

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Commitment is best characterized as:

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The authors point to all of the following as explanations for why marital satisfaction declines EXCEPT:

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Which of the following pairs is the best example of an exchange relationship?

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With whom are people most likely to withhold criticism,swallow disapproval,and suppress signs of frustration?

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Which of the following principles holds that the partner who is less dependent on a relationship has more power in it?

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People end up disappointed by relationships if their expectations are:

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Kayla doesn't want to offend or upset anyone,so during the few parties she attends,she tends to hang back and stay out of the way.Kayla seems to have:

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As an aspect of relationship maintenance,commitment is related to all of the following characteristics EXCEPT which one?

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According to interdependence theory,we are dependent on our partner:

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Based on the research cited in the text,during the first few years of marriage marital satisfaction:

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One way to understand the rise in divorce rates since the 1960s is that:

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Exam 6: Interdependency

From an interdependency theory perspective,the most likely reason why we act compassionately and magnanimously is because:

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Jamal is in a relationship where he has high outcomes and his comparison level and comparison level for alternatives are low.It is likely this relationship is:

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Research shows that in relationships in which the men adhere to traditional expectations,the women involved are:

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Both Aletha and her partner are getting equal amounts from their relationship.Aletha feels she is putting more into the relationship.According to equity theorists,Aletha is likely to feel:

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According to the model of relational turbulence,couples should expect:

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Your best friend criticizes you,then offers you a compliment.Research suggests:

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Commitment is best characterized as:

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The authors point to all of the following as explanations for why marital satisfaction declines EXCEPT:

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Which of the following pairs is the best example of an exchange relationship?

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With whom are people most likely to withhold criticism,swallow disapproval,and suppress signs of frustration?

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Which of the following principles holds that the partner who is less dependent on a relationship has more power in it?

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Kayla doesn't want to offend or upset anyone,so during the few parties she attends,she tends to hang back and stay out of the way.Kayla seems to have:

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As an aspect of relationship maintenance,commitment is related to all of the following characteristics EXCEPT which one?

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According to interdependence theory,we are dependent on our partner:

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Based on the research cited in the text,during the first few years of marriage marital satisfaction:

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