According to Gottman’s research, volatile 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


a) Display a great deal of positive and negative emotion in their interactions

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Kunkel et al. (2005) found that subjects who viewed programs in which the show included a discussion of sexual risks and responsibilities along with the sexual activity, were more likely to view ____ as a positive thing

a. sensory pleasure c. abstinence b. impulse control d. condom use

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Qualitative research methods would be helpful in answering which of the following research questions?

A. How many students in the United States participate in extracurricular activities? B. On average, at what age do American parents have their first child? C. Are American families having less children than they did 50 years ago? D. How do American families resolve conflict within their households?

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If a screening test evaluates a normal child as being at risk, this is an example of a

a) false positive. b) true positive. c) false negative. d) true negative.

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As an upper class businessman, Todd has more contact with other businesspeople, lawyers, and doctors whom he does not meet regularly, than with janitors, bartenders, or plumbers. This feature of his social contacts can be explained by the concept of _____.

A. the contrast effect B. homophily C. hostile prejudice D. the mere-exposure effect

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