Question 1

In Gottman and Levinson's work,they found that couples at a low risk for divorce showed a ratio of positive to negative exchanges of:

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A)   1:1.
B)   3:1.
C)   5:1.
D)   10:1.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Mary is in a relationship where her comparison level is high,her outcomes are below her comparison level,and her comparison level of alternatives is 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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Individuals high in avoidance (in terms of attachment) tend to be:

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A)   more attentive to alternative relationships and less likely to pursue communal norms.
B)   generous with potential partners but become nervous when those individuals behave communally toward them.
C)   accepting of occasional neediness and likely to pursue communal norms.
D)   anxious to avoid conflict and get nervous if others don't expect anything from them.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In _____ relationships,we are governed by a desire for and expectation of immediate repayment for benefits given.

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A)   communal
B)   exchange
C)   love
D)   attachmentE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In his relationship with Andrea,Tom perceives his ratio of benefits to contributions to be 30/80,whereas he perceives Andrea's ratio to be 50/100.Tom probably experiences:

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A)   equity.
B)   underbenefit.
C)   overbenefit.
D)   entrapment.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

People who are _____ tend to have higher CLALTs than others.

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A)   ambivalently attached
B)   avoidantly attached
C)   securely attached
D)   preoccupiedE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which factors have been found to undermine the outcomes that lead to marriage?

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A)   Lack of effort
B)   Unwelcome surprises
C)   Unrealistic expectations
D)   All of these.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

From an equity theory perspective,who will feel distressed?

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A)   Partners in equitable relationships
B)   Underbenefited partners
C)   Overbenefited partners
D)   Both underbenefited and overbenefited partnersE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Millie is in a relationship in which her outcomes exceed her CLalt,which in turn exceeds her CL.Josephine is in a relationship in which her CLalt is greater than her outcomes,which in turn are greater than her CL.Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Both Millie and Josephine are likely in stable relationships.
B)   Millie's relationship is most likely unstable; Josephine's is stable.
C)   Millie is likely to be happy in her relationship; Josephine is not.
D)   Both Millie and Josephine are likely in happy relationships.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Equity theory suggests that people are most satisfied in relationships that include which of the following attributes?

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A)   Distributed justice
B)   Retributive justice
C)   Western justice
D)   Proportional justiceE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The two domains particularly sensitive to equity according to the textbook authors are:

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A)   household tasks and child care.
B)   affection and money.
C)   hours spent at work and money.
D)   household tasks and affection.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Of the following statements regarding communal relationships,which one is NOT true?

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A)   When we do favors for others, we prefer that they do not repay us immediately.
B)   When we help others, our moods and self-evaluation change only slightly if at all.
C)   When we are working with others on a joint project, we don't make a clear distinction between their work and our own.
D)   We keep track of others' needs even when they will be unable to return favors.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Utilizing interdependence theory,Peter's decision to stay in his dissatisfying relationship with Julie might best be explained by his:

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A)   high CL.
B)   high costs.
C)   low CLalt.
D)   low rewards.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Larry and Moe are careful to pay each other back for anything they borrow.If Larry needs help and Moe says he can't,Moe doesn't feel guilty for refusing.Clark and Mills would say that Larry and Moe have a(n) :

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A)   communal relationship.
B)   unrealistic relationship.
C)   exchange relationship.
D)   balanced relationship.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 6: Interdependency

Individuals high in avoidance (in terms of attachment) tend to be:

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Larry and Moe are careful to pay each other back for anything they borrow.If Larry needs help and Moe says he can't,Moe doesn't feel guilty for refusing.Clark and Mills would say that Larry and Moe have a(n) :

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In his relationship with Andrea,Tom perceives his ratio of benefits to contributions to be 30/80,whereas he perceives Andrea's ratio to be 50/100.Tom probably experiences:

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In Gottman and Levinson's work,they found that couples at a low risk for divorce showed a ratio of positive to negative exchanges of:

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Millie is in a relationship in which her outcomes exceed her CL_alt,which in turn exceeds her CL.Josephine is in a relationship in which her CL_alt is greater than her outcomes,which in turn are greater than her CL.Which of the following statements is true?

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Of the following statements regarding communal relationships,which one is NOT true?

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From an equity theory perspective,who will feel distressed?

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The two domains particularly sensitive to equity according to the textbook authors are:

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Mary is in a relationship where her comparison level is high,her outcomes are below her comparison level,and her comparison level of alternatives is low.It is likely this relationship is:

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Equity theory suggests that people are most satisfied in relationships that include which of the following attributes?

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Utilizing interdependence theory,Peter's decision to stay in his dissatisfying relationship with Julie might best be explained by his:

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In _____ relationships,we are governed by a desire for and expectation of immediate repayment for benefits given.

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Which factors have been found to undermine the outcomes that lead to marriage?

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People who are _____ tend to have higher CL_ALTs than others.

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Exam 6: Interdependency

Individuals high in avoidance (in terms of attachment) tend to be:

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Larry and Moe are careful to pay each other back for anything they borrow.If Larry needs help and Moe says he can't,Moe doesn't feel guilty for refusing.Clark and Mills would say that Larry and Moe have a(n) :

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In his relationship with Andrea,Tom perceives his ratio of benefits to contributions to be 30/80,whereas he perceives Andrea's ratio to be 50/100.Tom probably experiences:

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In Gottman and Levinson's work,they found that couples at a low risk for divorce showed a ratio of positive to negative exchanges of:

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Millie is in a relationship in which her outcomes exceed her CLalt,which in turn exceeds her CL.Josephine is in a relationship in which her CLalt is greater than her outcomes,which in turn are greater than her CL.Which of the following statements is true?

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Of the following statements regarding communal relationships,which one is NOT true?

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From an equity theory perspective,who will feel distressed?

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The two domains particularly sensitive to equity according to the textbook authors are:

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Mary is in a relationship where her comparison level is high,her outcomes are below her comparison level,and her comparison level of alternatives is low.It is likely this relationship is:

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Equity theory suggests that people are most satisfied in relationships that include which of the following attributes?

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Utilizing interdependence theory,Peter's decision to stay in his dissatisfying relationship with Julie might best be explained by his:

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In _____ relationships,we are governed by a desire for and expectation of immediate repayment for benefits given.

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Which factors have been found to undermine the outcomes that lead to marriage?

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People who are _____ tend to have higher CLALTs than others.

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Millie is in a relationship in which her outcomes exceed her CL_alt,which in turn exceeds her CL.Josephine is in a relationship in which her CL_alt is greater than her outcomes,which in turn are greater than her CL.Which of the following statements is true?

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People who are _____ tend to have higher CL_ALTs than others.

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