Jocelyn has problems forming long-lasting romantic relationships. As a 32 year old woman, she has had several relationships throughout her adult life
However, she has difficulties trusting and forming close bonds with others, and therefore, her relationships have only lasted a couple of months. Jocelyn would most likely be classified as a(n) ____ adult.
a. anxious ambivalent c. securely detached
b. avoidant d. insecurely attached
ANS: B
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Irene is investigating daughters whose mothers were given the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) while pregnant. Based on the previous research, which of the following findings is she most likely to learn?
a. DES prevented miscarriage in both the mothers and their daughters. b. Daughter exposed to DES in the womb were more likely to be heterosexual as adults. c. Daughters exposed to DES in the womb are significantly more likely to be gay or bisexual as adults. d. DES led to a decreased risk of cancer for both the mothers and their daughters.
The term "sperm are cheap" best describes which sociobiological theory?
a. A promiscuous man more readily passes on his genes by depositing sperm in many women and staying with those women to ensure the survival of his offspring. b. A selective man more readily passes on his genes by depositing sperm in a single female and not staying around to ensure the survival of his offspring. c. A promiscuous man more readily passes on his genes by depositing sperm in many women but not staying around to ensure the survival of his offspring. d. A selective man more readily passes on his genes by depositing sperm in a single female and staying with that woman to ensure the survival of his offspring.
In about ____ of cases, intersex infants—male and female—undergo genital surgery to make them appear as anatomical females
a. 30% c. 70% b. 50% d. 90%
According to Gottman’s research, avoider couples . . .
a) Display a great deal of positive and negative emotion in their interactions b) Generally suppress emotion in their interactions but “explode” periodically c) Display twice as many negative emotions as positive emotions in interaction d) Experience a great deal of calm interaction