Chapter 11—Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.Which characterizes most friendships?

a. They are based on choice and high reciprocity.

b. They are based on choice and low reciprocity.

c. They are based on no choice and high reciprocity.

d. They are based on no choice and low reciprocity.

ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Conceptual

2.Friendship relationships differ from love relationships in that they are

a. less emotionally intense and less sexual.

b. less emotionally intense and more sexual.

c. more emotionally intense and less sexual.

d. more emotionally intense and more sexual.

ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Conceptual

3.The initial stage in friendship development is called

a. buildup. c. acquaintanceship.

b. continuation. d. deterioration.

ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Factual

4.Siegfried and Roy have been friends for many years. In the past few months, however, they seem to have less in common, and Roy has been thinking more about hanging out with a potential new friend. Siegfried and Roy appear to be in the ____ stage of friendship development.

a. buildup c. acquaintanceship

b. continuation d. deterioration

ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

5.Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage?

a. Eric and Jon move away from each other.

b. Eric develops a mental disorder.

c. Eric and Jon find new friends.

d. Jon gets married, and Eric remains single.

ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

6.People tend to have the most acquaintances/friends during

a. young adulthood. c. late adulthood.

b. middle adulthood. d. latest adulthood.

ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Factual

7.Sanford’s friendships tend to be based on self-disclosure and intimacy. This exemplifies the ____ component of friendship.

a. contextual c. shared

b. sociability d. affective

ANS: D DIF: Difficult REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

8.How could Gene’s relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

a. He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement.

b. He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump.

c. He could disclose his love for her.

d. He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong.

ANS: B DIF: Difficult REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

9.The fact that Bert’s friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship.

a. shared c. sociability

b. affective d. communal

ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

10.A relative strength of online friendships involves the ability of the user to

a. know exactly who they are dealing with.

b. control the level of intimacy in the relationship.

c. ensure compatibility.

d. meet in a less anonymous manner than in face-to-face friendships.

ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Conceptual

11.Which person is least likely to have a strong friendship with her brother?

a. Gwen, who is 10

b. Stephanie, who is 20

c. Helen, who is 45

d. Georgia, who is 80

ANS: C DIF: Difficult REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

12.Calliope is a typical woman who works in an office and likes to play handball. Who is most likely to be her friend?

a. Athena, who also likes to play handball

b. Hera, who works in the same office

c. Aphrodite, who is someone in whom Calliope can confide

d. Venus, who likes to party

ANS: C DIF: Difficult REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

13.The text authors suggest that the strong intimate sharing component that characterizes female friendships but not male friendships is due to females having more comfort with their

a. sexuality. c. intellect.

b. language skills. d. vulnerability.

ANS: D DIF: Difficult REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Conceptual

14.Hansel (a male) and Gretel (a female) are best friends. If their cross-gender friendship is typical of most, Hansel’s biggest misperception concerning Gretel would likely be

a. overperceiving Gretel’s level of sexual interest in him.

b. overperceiving Gretel’s need for emotional intimacy in the friendship.

c. underperceiving Gretel’s intelligence.

d. underperceiving Gretel’s jealousy.

ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

15.Which is not one of the three components of love, according to Sternberg?

a. Intimacy c. Commitment

b. Sociability d. Passion

ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Factual

16.Juliet wants Romeo physically, and she wants him badly! Juliet is most likely experiencing

a. intimacy. c. commitment.

b. passion. d. companionate love.

ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application

17.When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, “I can tell her everything about myself.” Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.

a. commitment c. infatuation

b. passion d. intimacy

ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: 11.1 OBJ: 11.1

MSC: Application