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Psychologist Ravenna Helson found that women finding a spouse and embarking on what Helson called traditional feminine behavior occurs from ages


A) 16–21.
B) 21–27.
C) 5–30.
D) 30–35.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Attachment styles continue into adulthood and affect the nature of relationships.

A) True
B) False

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Jack is 16 years old and wants to become an architect like his father and eventually take over the family architectural firm when he grows up.However,Jack has been evaluated and found to have a specific learning disability in mathematics.Jack may need to reconsider his plans based upon the difficulty he experiences with all forms of math.According to Ginzberg,Jack is in the


A) fantasy period.
B) tentative period.
C) career consolidation period.
D) realistic period.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to John Holland's personality type theory,people who are associated with good verbal and interpersonal relationship skills are described as


A) conventional.
B) enterprising.
C) social.
D) realistic.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Surveys indicate that a high proportion of which of the following college students would consider it acceptable to marry without love?


A) U.S.college students
B) Japanese college students
C) Brazilian college students
D) Pakistani college students

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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What was a conclusion developed by John Holland in his personality type theory?


A) A person should choose a career based on certain personality characteristics.
B) Certain personality types match well with certain careers.
C) Career success will depend on the particular training of the person.
D) Happiness in a career is dependent on a college education.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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B

What is the most likely reason for the dramatic decrease in the number of children in the average American family?


A) the increase in religious-based sex-abstinence programs
B) the availability and use of effective contraceptives
C) the decrease in the number of people getting married
D) an increase in same-sex couplings

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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According to Robert Sternberg,when two people are happily dating one another but not making future plans,this is called


A) romantic love.
B) fatuous love.
C) companionate love.
D) infatuated love.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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According to Robert Sternberg,empty love develops when only _________ is present.


A) intimacy
B) decision/commitment
C) loyalty
D) similarity

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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In the 1930s,70% of Americans who were polled reported that the ideal number of children to have was _________.In the 1990s,Americans who were polled reported that the ideal number of children to have is ________.


A) 5 or more;no more than three if money is no object
B) 3 or more;no more than four
C) 6;no more than two
D) 3 or more;no more than two,although three or more is ideal if money is no object

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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There is no correlation between attachment style and the nature of care most adults give to their partners.

A) True
B) False

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When Bobby was 8 years old,he was sure he wanted to grow up to be a fireman.But just a year later,Bobby told everybody that when he grew up he wanted to be an astronaut.Still,a few years passed and when he was around 11 years old he changed his mind again and wanted to be a professional basketball player.According to Ginzberg,Bobby is in the


A) tentative period.
B) career consolidation period.
C) realistic period.
D) fantasy period.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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D

In certain ethnic groups,the importance of homogamy is declining.

A) True
B) False

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In what culture does the marriage gradient make finding a spouse difficult when the person is well educated?


A) Asian American men
B) African American women
C) Mexican American men
D) Canadian women

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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The component of love that comprises the motivational drives relating to sex,physical closeness,and romance is called


A) companionate love.
B) the intimacy component.
C) passionate (or romantic) love.
D) the passion component.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following age groups of women giving birth have increased over earlier decades?


A) 24-28
B) 30-34
C) 35-38
D) 38-40

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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B

According to Robert Sternberg,liking develops only when _________ is present.


A) passion
B) intimacy
C) loyalty
D) similarity

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What percent of gay men and lesbian women are parents?


A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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According to Robert Sternberg,fatuous love develops when _________ is (are) present.


A) intimacy and decision/commitment
B) infatuation
C) passion and intimacy
D) passion and decision/commitment

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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The component of love that encompasses feelings of closeness,affection,and connectedness is called


A) companionate love.
B) intimacy component.
C) passionate (or romantic) love.
D) passion component.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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