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,CHAPTER 1: Why Study Intimate Relationships?MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According to the textbook, the defining feature of a relationship is:
a. accepting your partner’s specific faults.
b. awareness of the other.
c. closeness.
d. interdependence.
ANS: D DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
2. Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of interdependence in relationships?
a. Interdependence is bidirectional.
b. Interdependence involves continuity over time.
c. Interdependence must include intimacy.
d. Interdependence exists between two partners.
ANS: C DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
3. On his way home from work each day, Abdul buys his favorite bread from Nisa’s bakery. As defined
by your textbook, which element of interdependence is likely missing from Abdul and Nisa’s
relationship?
a. bidirectionality
b. continuity over time
c. intimacy
d. All of the above are likely present in Abdul and Nisa’s relationship.
ANS: C DIF: Medium
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Applied
4. Impersonal relationships tend to be ________, whereas personal relationships tend to be ________.
a. informal and emotionally connected; formal and task-oriented
b. formal and task-oriented; informal and emotionally connected
c. formal and task-oriented; relatively happy
d. relatively happy; informal and emotionally connected
ANS: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships to Personal Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Emotional engagement
MSC: Conceptual
5. The relationship between a lawyer and her client would be considered a/an ________ relationship, and
the relationship between an aunt and niece would be considered a/an ________ relationship.
a. impersonal; personal c. distant; close
b. personal; impersonal d. close; distant
ANS: A DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships to Personal Relationships
, TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Emotional engagement
MSC: Conceptual
6. Sandra regularly stops at a particular coffee shop on her way to work. Although she prefers it when
Yasir makes her latte, she doesn’t mind when Jamila makes it. How would you characterize Sandra’s
relationship with Yasir?
a. close relationship c. personal relationship
b. distant relationship d. impersonal relationship
ANS: D DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships to Personal Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Emotional engagement
MSC: Applied
7. Bradlei buys organic steak from his favorite butcher shop every Saturday. He prefers it when Veronica
slices the steak for him, but he doesn’t mind when Ruth slices it. How would you characterize
Bradlei’s relationship with Veronica?
a. personal relationship c. close relationship
b. impersonal relationship d. distant relationship
ANS: B DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships to Personal Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Emotional engagement
MSC: Applied
8. All of the following are key features of a close relationship EXCEPT:
a. the partners have a strong influence over one another.
b. the partners are happy in the relationship.
c. the partners are emotionally engaged in the relationship.
d. the partners treat each other as unique individuals.
ANS: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Personal Relationships to Close Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Closeness MSC: Factual
9. According to your textbook, which of the following distinguishes an intimate relationship from a close
relationship?
a. the potential for sexual intimacy c. enduring interdependence
b. the frequency of interaction d. positive feelings toward the partner
ANS: A DIF: Easy
REF: From Close Relationships to Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Sexual intimacy MSC: Factual
10. Mutual influence is to ________ as sexual passion is to ________.
a. interdependence; intimate relationships
b. intimate relationships; interdependence
c. interdependence; closeness
d. closeness; interdependence
ANS: A DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships | From Close Relationships to Intimate
Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Sexual
intimacy MSC: Conceptual
, 11. Dale and Jonathon met a year ago in an introductory chemistry class. Being psychology majors, they
were both nervous about taking chemistry as an elective. They ended up sharing notes and studying
together, and they did well in the course. Since then, Dale and Jonathon have kept in touch and
occasionally go out together on the weekend. Which of the following best characterizes Dale and
Jonathon’s relationship?
a. an impersonal relationship c. a distant relationship
b. a personal relationship d. a close relationship
ANS: B DIF: Medium
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships | From Impersonal Relationships to
Personal Relationships | From Personal Relationships to Close Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is an Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional engagement | What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Closeness
MSC: Applied
12. Which of the following is NOT a defining element of an intimate relationship?
a. mutual influence between partners
b. considering the partner unique
c. positive feelings toward the partner
d. the potential for erotic contact
ANS: C DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships | From Impersonal Relationships to
Personal Relationships | From Personal Relationships to Close Relationships | From Close
Relationships to Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is an Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional engagement | What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Closeness | What Is an Intimate
Relationship?: Sexual intimacy MSC: Factual
13. Your friend Yayoi recently started dating someone new. Which of the following is NOT one of the
features you would look for if you were trying to determine whether she and her new partner have
formed an intimate relationship?
a. sexual passion
b. positive feelings toward each other
c. considering each other irreplaceable
d. interdependence
ANS: B DIF: Difficult
REF: Interdependence as the Cornerstone of Relationships | From Impersonal Relationships to
Personal Relationships | From Personal Relationships to Close Relationships | From Close
Relationships to Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is an Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional engagement | What Is an Intimate Relationship?: Closeness | What Is an Intimate
Relationship?: Sexual intimacy MSC: Applied
14. You are taking part in a study on relationships and pain. You are asked to place your hand in freezing-
cold water for as long as you can. It becomes quite painful after a few minutes. Given what you know
about the neurochemistry of close relationships, under what condition do you think you would
subjectively experience the least pain?
a. when there is a stranger in the room with his or her hand on your shoulder
b. when your romantic partner is in the room with you with his or her hand on your shoulder
c. when you are alone in the room
d. when you are alone in the room but know your partner is nearby
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