Psychology 041 - Lifespan Psychology 2 » 2019 » Chapter 8 Quiz

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Question #1
If you believe the principle of least interest, you can maximize your power:
A.   by having plenty of other options for other relationships.
B.   by being kind and loving.
C.   by showing your partner how much you need him or her.
D.   by doing things to gain your partner’s interest in the relationship.
Question #2
Early adulthood is a time of:
A.   thinking that you are destined to be famous.
B.   peak physiological development.
C.   concrete operational thought.
D.   worrying about what others think.
Question #3
This type of thought is associated with adulthood and education.
A.   preoperational thought.
B.   dialectical thought.
C.   existential thought.
D.   concrete operational thought.
Question #4
This type of love is self-centered and manipulative.
A.   storge.
B.   agape.
C.   companionate.
D.   ludus.
Question #5
The physiological peak for adults begins around 40 years of age.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
One of the top 3 causes of death in early adulthood is _____________.
A.   Diabetes
B.   Autoimmune disorders
C.   Suicide
Question #7
Female factors are the cause of approximately 75% of infertility cases. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
According to Levinson, the period of "settling down" for young adults lasts approximately ______ years. 
A.   15
B.   7
C.   10
D.   5
Question #9
According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, the process of finding intimacy can be difficult without a sense of _______________.
A.   trust
B.   love
C.   belonging
D.   identity
Question #10
When a partner has more to lose without the relationship than the other partner, this is known as the _____________.
A.   rules of exogamy
B.   principle of least interest
C.   filter theory of mate selection
D.   theory of propinquity
Question #11
According to Sternberg's theory, romantic love is missing _________.
A.   passion
B.   realistic expectations
C.   commitment
D.   intimacy
Question #12
Sternberg's Triangle of Love model suggests that passion, intimacy, and commitment are required for all relationships. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #13
Elena and Lisa have been in a relationship or 4 years. They live together and have different and shared hobbies, separate and mutual friends, they enjoy spending time together, but are also happy doing activities alone. If they break-up, they would be sad but they would probably navigate the separation in a healthy way. This is an example of an ______________.
A.   M-frame relationship
B.   A-frame relationship
C.   H-frame relationship
Question #14
The middle phase of a breakup and process of disaffection is often marked by _______________.
A.   disappointment
B.   mistrust
C.   arguments
D.   worry
Question #15
Non-heterosexual couples have exactly the same challenges in partnerships as heterosexual couples, including navigating finances, sex, and household duties. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #16
The median age of a first marriage for women is now around 28 years old.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #17
Having opportunities to meet face to face is a component of mate selection.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #18
A substitute marriage occurs when someone marries their partner, even though they wanted to marry someone else. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #19
_________ of all alcohol consumed is in the form of binge drinking. 
A.   Half
B.   Less than 10%
C.   15%
D.   A quarter
Question #20
One of the major causes of pelvic inflammatory disease is Chlamydia.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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