FLHD 2400 Final Exam – Marriage &
Family Relations 2025-2026 Questions &
Answers
All of Emma's friends have decided not to go onto college, but instead spend most
of their free time playing video games and watching Netflix, while making just
enough money to get by. Generally, she has been quite the opposite of this, being
active outside the home and being enrolled in college. What does the research
suggest, if she continues these friendships?
A. Over time she will have more and more conflict with these friends
B. Over time she's likely to become more like her friends
C. Over time she will help her friends become more like her
D. Over time she'll become less like her friends.
B
According to your text, what are some things you can do to cope with loneliness?
A. Develop a friendship network
B. Be willing to take a chance and reach out, rather than keeping to yourself
C. Use technology to your advantage to find new friends
D. A & B
,E. All of the above are suggestions from the text
D
When it comes to coping with loneliness, your text suggests, "Don't expect too
much." What does it mean by this?
A. Quit expecting your friends to fix all your problems.
B. Accept that no everyone is going to like you.
C. Be content for just a few friends, rather than having many as possible.
D. Don't worry about finding the perfect person when you go out, just focus on
having fun.
D
Which of the following is a drawback to social media use?
A. It eats up time we could be spending more productively
B. It's addictive
C. It can replace live social interactions
D. A & B
E. All of the above are drawbacks
E
,A study was done with undergrads, having them only spend 30 minutes on social
media a day for 30 days. Those who did it, reported that they felt significantly
better including what?
A. Less depression
B. Less loneliness
C. Less pressure to be perfect
D. A & B
E. All of the above are benefits they reported
D
How do friendship and our friends impact us?
feel more optimistic about life
lower risk of depression
deal with stress better
live longer
Cameron and Haley have been married for seven years, and have spent every
Christmas morning with his parents. This year she feels very strongly that they
should stay home and have Christmas with just them and their two young children.
She explains to Cameron, "Hey maybe we should do something different this
Christmas, but only if you're okay with it. I mean it's not a big deal. What would
you like?" Which destructive intimacy game does this most likely represent?
"I don't care, you decide"
, What did Rath find in regards to work and friendship?
A. You should avoid finding friends from work, because that can be too temporary
B. You are more likely to make friends at work than other place you spend time,
which is why you shouldn't overlook it as a friend resource.
C. Even though it may feel awkward at first, try to hang out with your co-workers
outside of work if invited.
D. Having a good friend at work makes you much more likely to be engaged in
your job
D
Crystal is looking to reduce conflict in her close relationships. Her therapist
suggests that she be direct in her requests and expression of needs from others.
Which of the four central techniques in limiting destructive games is this?
A. Naming the game.
B. Making implicit rules explicit.
C. Unveiling game strategies.
D. Identifying disguised objectives.
B
Family Relations 2025-2026 Questions &
Answers
All of Emma's friends have decided not to go onto college, but instead spend most
of their free time playing video games and watching Netflix, while making just
enough money to get by. Generally, she has been quite the opposite of this, being
active outside the home and being enrolled in college. What does the research
suggest, if she continues these friendships?
A. Over time she will have more and more conflict with these friends
B. Over time she's likely to become more like her friends
C. Over time she will help her friends become more like her
D. Over time she'll become less like her friends.
B
According to your text, what are some things you can do to cope with loneliness?
A. Develop a friendship network
B. Be willing to take a chance and reach out, rather than keeping to yourself
C. Use technology to your advantage to find new friends
D. A & B
,E. All of the above are suggestions from the text
D
When it comes to coping with loneliness, your text suggests, "Don't expect too
much." What does it mean by this?
A. Quit expecting your friends to fix all your problems.
B. Accept that no everyone is going to like you.
C. Be content for just a few friends, rather than having many as possible.
D. Don't worry about finding the perfect person when you go out, just focus on
having fun.
D
Which of the following is a drawback to social media use?
A. It eats up time we could be spending more productively
B. It's addictive
C. It can replace live social interactions
D. A & B
E. All of the above are drawbacks
E
,A study was done with undergrads, having them only spend 30 minutes on social
media a day for 30 days. Those who did it, reported that they felt significantly
better including what?
A. Less depression
B. Less loneliness
C. Less pressure to be perfect
D. A & B
E. All of the above are benefits they reported
D
How do friendship and our friends impact us?
feel more optimistic about life
lower risk of depression
deal with stress better
live longer
Cameron and Haley have been married for seven years, and have spent every
Christmas morning with his parents. This year she feels very strongly that they
should stay home and have Christmas with just them and their two young children.
She explains to Cameron, "Hey maybe we should do something different this
Christmas, but only if you're okay with it. I mean it's not a big deal. What would
you like?" Which destructive intimacy game does this most likely represent?
"I don't care, you decide"
, What did Rath find in regards to work and friendship?
A. You should avoid finding friends from work, because that can be too temporary
B. You are more likely to make friends at work than other place you spend time,
which is why you shouldn't overlook it as a friend resource.
C. Even though it may feel awkward at first, try to hang out with your co-workers
outside of work if invited.
D. Having a good friend at work makes you much more likely to be engaged in
your job
D
Crystal is looking to reduce conflict in her close relationships. Her therapist
suggests that she be direct in her requests and expression of needs from others.
Which of the four central techniques in limiting destructive games is this?
A. Naming the game.
B. Making implicit rules explicit.
C. Unveiling game strategies.
D. Identifying disguised objectives.
B
