Amy prides herself on her self-reliance and her ability to live her life without needing anyone’s help or support. She is extremely independent and would rather take care of herself than get involved with some needy, annoying person who will take up all of her time. Which one of the following would best characterize Amy’s adult attachment style?

a) Secure
b) Preoccupied
c) Dismissing-avoidant
d) Fearful-avoidant


c) Dismissing-avoidant

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Men use prostitutes for multiple reasons. A prominent one is ________

a. to combat loneliness b. to improve sex skills c. to increase a weak sex drive d. to satisfy a curiosity about sex with younger women

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Which step is normally taken during the exploration stage?

A. deciding on which specific issues to study B. conducting informal interviews with individuals about their behaviors C. developing theories to explain how certain circumstances lead to different outcomes D. analyzing data that has been collected for the study

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A family system that includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles who are related to the biological parents by blood and cousins as well as the children of siblings, nieces, and nephews are called:

A. social circle. B. extended family. C. family of choice. D. foster family. E. nuclear family.

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_____ ejaculation occurs when the ejaculate empties into the bladder, rather than going out through the tip of the penis.

A. Retrograde B. Refractive C. Reflective D. Premature

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