1. Passionate love is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
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2. Which one of the following is best described as “practical love”?
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3. Our ability to identify the people with whom we initiate involvements and how we maintain these bonds describes what aspect of a romantic relationship?
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4. Which of the following typically inspires couples to work harder on maintaining their relationship?
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5. Relational dialectics can best be described as which of the following?
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6. Jiro considers himself to be moderately attractive. Which one of the following concepts best explains that Jiro will most likely end up in a relationship with someone whom he perceives as being moderately attractive?
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7. Which of the following is the best example of reciprocal liking?
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8. The shift from thinking “you and I” to “we” occurs during which stage of relational development?
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9. Jill and Pat have created “safe zones” so they can avoid topics that provoke conflict. Which of the following stages of “coming apart” are they experiencing?
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10. Which one of the following does NOT predict the survival of a romantic relationship?
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11. Which of the following statements about romantic betrayal is INCORRECT?
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12. Most romantic involvements generally do not advance beyond which of the following stages?
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13. Jolene feels trapped in her relationship with Maeve, yet feels nothing good will come of discussing her feelings with Maeve. Jolene’s predicament indicates this relationship is in which of the following stages?
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14. Arthur knows his wife gets grouchy whenever she’s stressed about work, but he doesn’t let this bother him. Which relational maintenance strategy is Arthur using?
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