M10 MC

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios will most likely increase the tendency of a child to become an introvert and create more emotional problems in adulthood?
Select one:
A. admitting the child to peer groups with other inhibited children with common interests
B. having caregivers who are sensitive and accepting and allowing the child to set his own pace
C. the presence of ‘defensible shelters’ that the child can retreat to when there is too much stimulation in the physical environment
D. using inappropriate low-level control and forcing the child into new situations.

Answer 1

D. using inappropriate low-level control and forcing the child into new situations.

Question 2

In one longitudinal study, when 3-year-old children showed good control of their emotions and were resilient in the face of stress, they were:
Select one:
A. likely to continue to handle emotions effectively as adults
B. less likely as adults to be assertive
C. likely to be aggressive in their relationships in later adulthood
D. more likely to engage in compulsive gambling in early adulthood.

Answer 2

A. likely to continue to handle emotions effectively as adults

Question 3

Secure attachment to parents during childhood correlates with:
Select one:
A. higher academic achievement in college
B. stronger sibling relationships in adulthood
C. secure attachment to romantic partners in adulthood
D. an easy temperament in adulthood.

Answer 3

C. secure attachment to romantic partners in adulthood

Question 4

A national survey indicated that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in adults was associated with the development of disease and chronic illness, especially cardiovascular system problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Select one:
A. secure attachment
B. easy temperament
C. insecure attachment
D. assertive personality

Answer 4

C. insecure attachment

Question 5

Which of the following best exemplifies the psychological concept of consensual validation?
Select one:
A. complimenting someone on the positive changes made in his or her life
B. being curious about someone whose native culture differs considerably from your own
C. being comfortable with someone who values the same things that you do
D. agreeing with someone that a proposed compromise is valid and acceptable

Answer 5

C. being comfortable with someone who values the same things that you do

Question 6

According to research, which of the following is most likely to be rated as the least important characteristic that women look for in men?
Select one:
A. kindness
B. good looks 
C. earning prospects
D. considerateness

Answer 6

B. good looks

Question 7

According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages is the most important issue to be negotiated in adolescence?
Select one:
A. identity versus identity confusion 
B. industry versus inferiority
C. intimacy versus isolation
D. autonomy versus shame
Feedback

Answer 7

A. identity versus identity confusion

Question 8

According to Erik Erikson, if individuals do not develop intimacy, they face:
Select one:
A. low self-esteem
B. insecure attachment
C. narcissism
D. social isolation.

Answer 8

D. social isolation.

Question 9

Female friendships involve more \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ than male friendships.
Select one:
A. competition
B. outdoor activities
C. self-disclosure
D. sharing of useful information

Answer 9

C. self-disclosure

Question 10

The early stages of love have more \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ love ingredients.
Select one:
A. romantic 
B. companionate
C. passionate
D. consummate

Answer 10

A. romantic

Question 11

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ relates to the emotional feelings of warmth, closeness, and sharing in a relationship.
Select one:
A. attachment
B. intimacy
C. commitment
D. passion

Answer 11

B. intimacy

Question 12

According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the cognitive appraisal of the relationship and the intent to maintain the relationship even in the face of problems.
Select one:
A. commitment 
B. intimacy
C. attachment
D. passion

Answer 12

A. commitment

Question 13

A recent study of unmarried relationship dissolution in 18- to 35-year-olds revealed that experiencing a breakup was linked to:
Select one:
A. a decrease in health problems
B. an increase in life satisfaction
C. a decrease in psychological stress
D. an increase in psychological stress.

Answer 13

D. an increase in psychological stress.

Question 14

There has been \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the number of cohabiting US couples since 1970.
Select one:
A. a dramatic increase 
B. little change
C. a huge fall
D. a steady rise

Answer 14

A. a dramatic increase

Question 15

One of the benefits of a good marriage is:
Select one:
A. increased longevity
B. more financial security
C. an improved gender identity
D. improved social relations.

Answer 15

A. increased longevity

Question 16

Most divorces occur in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ year of marriage.
Select one:
A. first to third
B. second to fifth
C. fifth to tenth 
D. tenth to twelfth

Answer 16

C. fifth to tenth

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of John Gottman's seven main principles that determine whether a marriage will work?
Select one:
A. overcoming gridlock
B. solving perpetual conflicts
C. letting your partner influence you
D. creating shared meaning

Answer 17

B. solving perpetual conflicts

Question 18

Most parents learn parenting practices from:
Select one:
A. their own parents 
B. parenting educators
C. their friends who are parents
D. their older siblings.

Answer 18

A. their own parents

Question 19

Which of the following is an outcome of the growing trend of having fewer children?
Select one:
A. Institutional care is replaced by parental care.
B. Women have less time for other endeavors.
C. Men are apt to invest a greater amount of time in fathering.
D. Parents are bound to have more realistic expectations for their children.

Answer 19

C. Men are apt to invest a greater amount of time in fathering.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about perpetual problems?
Select one:
A. They are such problems that can be worked out.
B. They are problems of such nature that the partners are not being verbally affectionate.
C. They are the type that do not go away and may include disagreements about whether to have children.
D. They form only about one-third of the marital problems.

Answer 20

C. They are the type that do not go away and may include disagreements about whether to have children.