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Q: Which of the following statements about late midlife is NOT true? A. People in late midlife are either preparing for retirement or actually retiring. B. People in late midlife are more likely to experience the death of a parent than people in early midlife. C. People in late midlife are less likely to experience their last child leaving home than people in early midlife. D.

Q: Compared to middle age, which of the following BEST describes late middle age for many individuals? A. Health problems start to decline B. Losses may begin to outnumber gains C. Life-changes decrease: the path is relatively fixed D.

Q: Which of the following is a sign of aging for the average adult in middle adulthood? A. Increase in height B. Decrease in weight C. Brittle fingernails D.

Q: The average adult in middle adulthood _____ height and _____ weight. A. loses; loses B. loses; gains C. gains; gains D.

Q: The rectangularization of the population pyramid has been created by all of the following EXCEPT: A. health advances that promote longevity. B. the aging of the baby boom cohort. C. rising male-to-female sex ratio. D.

Q: _____ is the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age. A. Late adulthood B. Middle adulthood C. Early adulthood D.

Q: Compared with earlier and later periods, middle age is influenced most by _____ factors. A. sociocultural B. biological C. psychodynamic D.

Q: Apart from chronological age, individuals may have all of the following age categorizations EXCEPT: A. biological age. B. anthropological age. C. psychological age. D.

Q: Which of the following is a consistent finding regarding age identity? A. As adults become older their age identity is younger than their chronological age. B. Most adults feel that their age identity is five years more than their chronological age. C. The age identity of adults is directly proportional to their chronological age. D.

Q: What is the consistent finding regarding age identity of 60- to 75-year-olds? A. Half of them viewed themselves as being older than their chronological age. B. Almost all of them felt that they were younger than their chronological age. C. More than half of them considered that their mental age was higher than their chronological age. D.

Q: What was the average life expectancy in 1900? A. 37 years B. 42 years C. 47 years D.

Q: What percentage of the U.S. population is older than 65 years? A. 2 percent B. 12 percent C. 22 percent D.

Q: Today, the average life expectancy in the United States is: A. 72 years. B. 74 years. C. 78 years. D.

Q: In Patricia Cohen's analysis, which of the following has fueled the emergence of thinking about middle age? A. More people entering adolescence earlier than in the past. B. Increased pressure to remain in the workforce and delay retirement. C. Advances in health and more people living to older ages. D.

Q: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the remarriage rates per 1,000 divorced in 2011 was _____. A. 60 B. 41 C. 29 D.

Q: With regard to the timing of remarriage, in the United States: A. men tend to remarry sooner than women do. B. women tend to remarry sooner than men do. C. men with lower incomes are more likely to remarry than their counterparts who have high incomes. D.

Q: Which of the following BEST explains why middle adulthood comes later and lasts longer now than in the early 1900s? A. People today have fewer children than people in the early 1900s. B. People today have a higher income than people in the early 1900s. C. People today have less anxiety in their lives than people in the early 1900s. D.

Q: Questions such as, "To which age group do you belong?" and "How old do you feel?" reflect the concept of _____. A. mental age B. age identity C. chronological age D.

Q: As per the study conducted by Lachman, Maier, & Budner in 2000, it was found that _____ of the individuals 65 to 69 years of age considered themselves middle-aged. A. almost all B. almost half C. one-third D.

Q: It is recommended that premarital education begin approximately: A. 2 to 3 years before the wedding. B. 6 months to a year before the wedding. C. 6 weeks before the wedding. D.

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

Q: Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increase in divorce? A. Marrying late in life B. Having a baby prior to marriage C. Low education levels D.

Q: Most divorces occur in the _____ year of marriage. A. first to third B. second to fifth C. fifth to tenth D.

Q: Both divorced women and divorced men complain of all of the following EXCEPT: A. diminished self-esteem. B. lowered sexual gratification. C. anxiety about the unknowns in their lives. D.

Q: Currently, the average duration of marriage in the United States is just over _____ years. A. 5 B. 9 C. 15 D.

Q: In which of the following countries is chastity the most important factor in a marriage partner? A. China B. Japan C. Sweden D.

Q: In the selection of a partner, there is high value placed on housekeeping in _____. A. the United States B. Canada C. France D.

Q: Which of the following statements about marriage around the world is NOT true? A. Japan has a high proportion of unmarried young people. B. Hungary encourages later marriage and a delay in childbearing. C. In Scandinavian countries, people marry later and cohabitation is popular. D.

Q: A recent survey of more than 3,000 adults revealed that premarital education was linked to all of the following EXCEPT: A. lower level of marital satisfaction. B. higher level of commitment to a spouse. C. lower level of destructive marital conflict. D.

Q: In 2010, by 40 years of age, _____ percent of individuals had ever been married. A. 35 B. 40 C. 77 D.

Q: Which of the following statements about cohabitation is true? A. People who cohabitate with another person after a divorce have a higher rate of remarital happiness than people who live alone after a divorce. B. Couples who cohabitate before getting engaged have a better chance of a successful marriage than couples who wait until they are engaged to cohabitate. C. Couples who wait until they are engaged to cohabitate have a better chance of a successful marriage than couples who cohabitate before becoming engaged. D.

Q: Since the early 1900s, the goal of maintaining a stable marriage has: A. become even more important than ever. B. decreased in its level of relative importance. C. replaced self-fulfillment as the most important life goal. D.

Q: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of married Americans in 2012 has _____ in comparison with the percentage in 1960. A. mildly increased B. remained stable C. been rapidly increasing D.

Q: According to the Pew Research Center, in 2011 the average age for first marriage in the U.S.: A. was higher for women than men. B. was higher than at any other point in history. C. declined to an all-time low. D.

Q: Data from 2009 indicate that in the U.S. for the first time in history: A. adults began to cohabit instead of entering into marriages. B. the proportion of individuals 25 to 34 years of age who have never been married exceeded those who were married. C. the percentage of cohabiting adults began to decline. D.

Q: Living together in a sexual relationship without being married is known as _____. A. consensual validation B. attachment C. coparenting D.

Q: There has been _____ in the number of cohabiting U.S. couples since 1970. A. a dramatic increase B. little change C. a huge fall D.

Q: In which country is cohabitation virtually universal before marriage? A. France B. Sweden C. United States D.

Q: Which of the following statements about cohabiting arrangements in the U.S. is true? A. Most cohabiting couples want the official aspects of marriage. B. There is absence of any link between education and cohabitation rates in the U.S. C. Length of cohabitation has been increasing since 1995. D.

Q: Recent research 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.

Q: A relationship marked by intimacy and commitment but low or lacking in passion is called _____, a pattern often found among couples who have been married for many years. A. romantic love B. consummate love C. affectionate love D.

Q: If passion and commitment are present but intimacy is not, Sternberg calls the relationship _____ love, as when one person worships another from a distance. A. romantic B. fatuous C. affectionate D.

Q: Bob worships his colleague Anne. He loves her from afar but there is no intimacy or closeness between them. Sternberg would characterize this as _____ love. A. consummate B. fatuous C. affectionate D.

Q: According to Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, consummate love is characterized by: A. passion, intimacy, and commitment. B. romance, shared disclosure, and sexual desire. C. commitment and exclusiveness. D.

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

Q: In Sternberg's view, an affair or a fling in which there is little intimacy and even less commitment is an example of _____. A. infatuation B. consummation C. fatuous love D.

Q: Julie describes how she feels about Mark: "I'm very physically attracted to him, but we aren't what you would call emotionally close. I love being with him, but I don't know that this will be a long-lasting relationship". According to Robert Sternberg's theory of love, which type of love is Julie experiencing? A. Affectionate love B. Infatuation C. Consummate D.

Q: Brenda and Jonathan have been married for 15 years. When Brenda develops a potentially fatal lung disease, Jonathan retires in order to care for Brenda. This shows that Brenda and Jonathan's relationship has a high level of _____. A. infatuation B. commitment C. fatuous love D.

Q: 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.

Q: When all three dimensions of Sternberg's triarchic theory of love are present in a relationship, what type of love are people experiencing? A. Affectionate love B. Consummate love C. Fatuous love D.

Q: According to Robert J. Sternberg, which of the following BEST describes the love in a relationship where passion is the only ingredient, and intimacy and commitment are low? A. Fatuous love B. Consummation C. Infatuation D.

Q: According to Robert J. Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, _____ is physical and sexual attraction to another. A. attachment B. commitment C. intimacy D.

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

Q: 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. A. commitment B. intimacy C. attachment D.

Q: According to Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of love, love is characterized by the dimensions of: A. role-exchanges, exclusivity, and commitment. B. shared activities, self-disclosure, and commitment. C. passion, commitment, and intimacy. D.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love? A. passion B. exchange C. commitment D.

Q: According to Ellen Berscheid, the most important ingredient of romantic love is: A. friendship. B. sexual desire. C. long-term commitment. D.

Q: _____ love has strong components of sexuality and infatuation, and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship. A. Companionate B. Affectionate C. Consummate D.

Q: _____ love is also called companionate love. A. Passionate B. Affectionate C. Consummate D.

Q: _____ love is the type of love that occurs when someone desires to have the other person near and has a deep, caring affection for the person. A. Passionate B. Fatuous C. Companionate D.

Q: The early stages of love have more _____ love ingredients. A. romantic B. companionate C. passionate D.

Q: Penelope is describing her marriage of 15 years: "My husband and I were eating breakfast the other day. Neither of us was talking, both of us just reading and thinking our own thoughts. But it was a very comfortable, companionable silence, and I love it!" What aspect of their relationship does this illustrate? A. Passion B. Infatuation C. Romantic love D.

Q: Which of the following is true about gender differences in adult friendships? A. Compared with women, men have more close friends. B. Adult male friendships are more competitive than those of women. C. Compared with women, men's friendships involve more self-disclosure and exchange of mutual support. D.

Q: Which of the following is a problem that can plague cross-gender friendships? A. Unclear sexual boundaries B. Lack of intimacy C. Lack of trust D.

Q: _____ love is also called eros. A. Companionate B. Affectionate C. Romantic D.

Q: Which of the following is another name for romantic love? A. Passionate love B. Affectionate love C. Companionate love D.

Q: Which of the following statements about romantic love is true? A. Males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females. B. Females show higher avoidance of romantic love than males. C. Males show higher anxiety about romantic love than females. D.

Q: Erikson describes _____ as finding oneself while losing oneself in another person, and it requires a commitment to another person. A. friendship B. intimacy C. attachment D.

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

Q: According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is a precursor to intimacy in romantic relationships during emerging adulthood? A. Identity development in adolescence B. Insecure attachment in childhood C. Postconventional reasoning in childhood D.

Q: A meta-analysis revealed a positive link between _____ and intimacy, with the connection being stronger for men than women. A. identity development B. insecure attachment C. postformal thought D.

Q: Development in early adulthood involves a balance of: A. autonomy and freedom on the one hand with shame and doubt on the other. B. passion and trust. C. interconnection, independence, and negotiation. D.

Q: Female friendships involve more _____ than male friendships. A. competition B. outdoor activities C. self-disclosure D.

Q: Latrell is very intelligent but only of average physical attractiveness. The matching hypothesis states that he will choose a partner who: A. is also intelligent but very attractive. B. is bright but unattractive. C. is of average physical attraction and intelligence. D.

Q: Which of the following characteristics do men rate in women as most important? A. Good looks B. Honesty C. Understanding D.

Q: According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages is the most important issue to be negotiated in adolescence? A. Identity versus identity confusion B. Industry versus Inferiority C. Intimacy versus isolation D.

Q: According to Erik Erikson, which of the following is the sixth developmental stage? A. Intimacy versus isolation B. Identity versus identity confusion C. Autonomy versus shame and doubt D. Integrity versus despair

Q: According to Erik Erikson, which of the following stages occurs during early adulthood, after individuals are well on their way to establishing stable and successful identities? A. Identity versus identity confusion B. Generativity versus stagnation C. Integrity versus despair D.

Q: Which of the following is a potential benefit of romantic relationships over the Internet? A. The chance of potential partners misrepresenting themselves is low. B. The lack of interpersonal connection benefits the relationship in the long-term. C. It benefits shy and anxious people who find it difficult to meet potential partners in person. D.

Q: Compared to the relationships established in person, what is the significant finding about romantic relationships initiated over the Internet? A. Romantic relationships initiated on the Internet are more likely than relationships established in person to last for more than two years B. In contrast to popular belief, intentional misrepresentation of self over the Internet is very rare. C. Women were found to be more dishonest than men. D.