Which of the following statements about stage models of relationship development isNOT accurate?

a) Stage theorists generally agree on the number of stages romantic relationships pass through.
b) Not all relationships progress through the same stages of development.
c) Couples differ in the rate at which they pass through particular developmental stages.
d) Process models appear to more accurately explain relationship progression.


a) Stage theorists generally agree on the number of stages romantic relationships pass through.

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Which of the following is true about discrimination of sexual minority groups?

A. Discrimination of sexual minorities is not considered a social problem. B. Discrimination of sexual minorities has few psychological repercussions. C. Discrimination goes hand in hand with stereotyping of sexual minorities. D. Discrimination against the sexual minority groups seldom occurs.

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________ prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm from joining the egg, or alter the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.

A. Hormonal methods B. Fertility awareness methods C. Cervical Barrier Methods D. Barrier Methods E. Vaginal Spermicides

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Which of the following is a criticism of symbolic interaction theory?

A. It does not acknowledge the importance of symbolic communication. B. It portrays humans as other-directed individuals. C. It overemphasizes the role of emotions in sexual interactions. D. It does not consider rational, conscious thought.

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Spontaneous abortions

A. always occur during the third trimester of pregnancy. B. involve the termination of the fetus through medical means. C. occur through natural causes, before the conceptus is viable. D. are the results of psychological trauma in pregnant women.

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