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1 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.Intimate Relationships, 8e (Miller) Chapter 1 The Building Blocks of Relationships
1) One primary reason why solitary confinement may be so difficult is that it interferes with the
satisfaction of our:
- social needs.
- need for acceptance.
- esteem needs.
- physical needs.
Answer: A
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2) Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which casual relationships differ from intimate relationships?
- Interdependence
- Knowledge
- Mutuality
- Honesty
Answer: D
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3) Sarah reveals to her boyfriend that she and her father are estranged. Which of the six characteristics of intimate relationships is illustrated by the preceding statement?
- Mutuality
- Care
- Knowledge
- Commitment
Answer: C
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4) Jorge believes that he and his partner Suzie will be together forever. He invests a lot of time in their relationship. Which of the six characteristics of intimate relationships is illustrated the preceding statements?
- Responsiveness
- Trust
- Knowledge
- Commitment
Answer: D
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2 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.5) As a participant in a research study, Chris is asked to describe his relationship with his partner.The researchers ask him to choose a pair of overlapping circles, representing him and his partner, which best describes the closeness in their relationship. In this scenario, which of the following components of intimate relationships is being assessed by the researchers?
- Mutuality
- Knowledge
- Responsiveness
- Commitment
Answer: A
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6) We generally expect intimate relationships to be characterized by all of the following
expectations EXCEPT:
- your partner will not unduly hurt you.
- your partnership will continue indefinitely.
- your partner will treat you fairly and honorably.
- your partner will stay the same.
Answer: B
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7) Pauline and Hugh begin to address themselves as "us" rather than I and he/she. This change
reflects the development of:
- dependency.
- self-esteem.
- singlism.
- mutuality.
Answer: D
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8) We are driven to establish and maintain intimacy with others to fulfill the need:
- to belong.
- for dependency.
- for success.
- to please others.
Answer: A
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3 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.9) In the context of the nature and importance of intimacy, when the need to belong is satisfied, the
drive to form additional relationships is:
- increased.
- reduced.
- developed.
- lost.
Answer: B
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10) In the context of the nature and importance of intimacy, people with ________ in their lives are at a risk for a wide variety of health problems.
- excessive mutuality
- excessive commitment
- insufficient intimacy
- insufficient responsiveness
Answer: C
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11) According to researchers, Eberhart and Hammen, a lack of intimacy can:
- cause psychological problems only in those who are below 40 years of age.
- causes destructive behaviors, such as substance abuse.
- be fulfilled, regardless of the quality of our relationships.
- be satisfied with certain solitary pursuits if one cannot find companionship.
Answer: B
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12) Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Americans in the 1960s?
- Most children were born to parents married to each other.
- Men and women married in their early 20s.
- Most of the men and women cohabited before marriage.
- Most women did not work outside the home.
Answer: C
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13) Between 1960 and today, which aspect of marriage declined in the United States?
- Importance of love within marriage
- Ratio of the population that gets married
- Average age at which people get married
- Divorce rate for people with less education
Answer: B
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4 Copyright 2019 © McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education.14) Which of the following situations is currently ordinary within the United States?
- Two-thirds of Americans are married by age 30.
- Most preschool children have stay-at-home mothers.
- Most young adults will live with a lover before marriage.
- Most Americans rate their marriages as "not very happy."
Answer: C
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15) On average, an American mother now has her first child:
- after she gets married.
- before she gets married.
- by the age of 40.
- by the age of 50.
Answer: B
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16) According to a research conducted by Anderson, most young adults now feel that it is desirable
for a couple to live together before they get married so that:
- they can avoid the chances of getting divorced.
- they can spend more time together.
- they do not have to make any commitments.
- they do not have health problems.
Answer: B
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17) After encountering a single 45-year-old woman at her new job, Jonah says, "It's not normal that she's 45 and single. And I've heard it's unhealthy, too." Jonah's attitude is an example of:
- singlism.
- individualism.
- avoidance motivation.
- excessive mutuality.
Answer: A
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18) In contrast to those who do not cohabitate, individuals who cohabitate are more likely to:
- have a long-lasting marriage.
- encounter infidelity.
- stay together.
- have a positive attitude toward marriage.
Answer: B
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