TAST BANK FOR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS 2 ND
EDITION BY THOMAS N. BRADBURY AND BENJAMIN R.
KARNEY LATEST UPDATE IN 2025 ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS 100% A+
TEST BANK
, Table of content
1 Love and Why It Matters 1
2 Influential Theories 35
3 Research Methods 81
4 Gender 119
5 Sexual Orientation 155
6 Personality and Personal History 193
7 Romantic Attraction 225
8 Communication 259
9 Sexual Intimacy 285
10 Conflict 32311 Infidelity and Aggression 353
12 Interpreting Experience 389
13 Stress and Context 429
14 Relationships Across the Lifespan 465
15 Improving Relationships 505
,CHAPTER 1: Why Study Intimate Relationships?
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According To The Textbook, The Defining Feature Of A Relationship Is:
a. Accepting Your Partner’s Specific Faults.
b. Awareness Of The Other.
c. Closeness.
d. Interdependence.
ANSWER: D DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
2. Which Of The Following Is NOT A Key Aspect Of Interdependence In Relationships?
a. Interdependence Is Bidirectional.
b. Interdependence Involves Continuity Over Time.
c. Interdependence Must Include Intimacy.
d. Interdependence Exists Between Two Partners.
ANSWER: C DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
3. On His Way Home From Work Each Day, Abdul Buys His Favorite Bread From Nisa’s Bakery.
As Defined By Your Textbook, Which Element Of Interdependence Is Likely Missing From
Abdul And Nisa’s Relationship?
a. Bidirectionality
b. Continuity Over Time
c. Intimacy
d. All Of The Above Are Likely Present In Abdul And Nisa’s Relationship.
ANSWER: C DIF: Medium
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Applied
4. Impersonal Relationships Tend To Be , Whereas Personal Relationships Tend To Be .
a. Informal And Emotionally Connected; Formal And Task-Oriented
b. Formal And Task-Oriented; Informal And Emotionally Connected
c. Formal And Task-Oriented; Relatively Happy
d. Relatively Happy; Informal And Emotionally Connected
ANSWER: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Conceptual
5. The Relationship Between A Lawyer And Her Client Would Be Considered A/An
Relationship, And
The Relationship Between An Aunt And Niece Would Be Considered A/An Relationship.
a. Impersonal; Personal C. Distant; Close
b. Personal; Impersonal D. Close; Distant
ANSWER: A DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal Relationships
, TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Emotional
Engagement MSC: Conceptual
6. Sandra Regularly Stops At A Particular Coffee Shop On Her Way To Work. Although She
Prefers It When Yasir Makes Her Latte, She Doesn’t Mind When Jamila Makes It. How
Would You Characterize Sandra’s Relationship With Yasir?
a. Close Relationship C. Personal Relationship
b. Distant Relationship D. Impersonal Relationship
ANSWER: D DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Applied
7. Bradlei Buys Organic Steak From His Favorite Butcher Shop Every Saturday. He Prefers It
When Veronica Slices The Steak For Him, But He Doesn’t Mind When Ruth Slices It. How
Would You Characterize Bradlei’s Relationship With Veronica?
a. Personal Relationship C. Close Relationship
b. Impersonal Relationship D. Distant Relationship
ANSWER: B DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Applied
8. All Of The Following Are Key Features Of A Close Relationship EXCEPT:
a. The Partners Have A Strong Influence Over One Another.
b. The Partners Are Happy In The Relationship.
c. The Partners Are Emotionally Engaged In The Relationship.
d. The Partners Treat Each Other As Unique Individuals.
ANSWER: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Personal Relationships To Close Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Closeness MSC: Factual
9. According To Your Textbook, Which Of The Following Distinguishes An Intimate Relationship
From A Close Relationship?
a. The Potential For Sexual Intimacy C. Enduring Interdependence
b. The Frequency Of Interaction D. Positive Feelings Toward The Partner
ANSWER: A DIF: Easy
REF: From Close Relationships To Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Sexual Intimacy MSC: Factual
10. Mutual Influence Is To As Sexual Passion Is To .
a. Interdependence; Intimate Relationships
b. Intimate Relationships; Interdependence
c. Interdependence; Closeness
d. Closeness; Interdependence
ANSWER: A DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships | From Close Relationships To
Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is An Intimate
Relationship?: Sexual IntimacyMSC: Conceptual
EDITION BY THOMAS N. BRADBURY AND BENJAMIN R.
KARNEY LATEST UPDATE IN 2025 ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS 100% A+
TEST BANK
, Table of content
1 Love and Why It Matters 1
2 Influential Theories 35
3 Research Methods 81
4 Gender 119
5 Sexual Orientation 155
6 Personality and Personal History 193
7 Romantic Attraction 225
8 Communication 259
9 Sexual Intimacy 285
10 Conflict 32311 Infidelity and Aggression 353
12 Interpreting Experience 389
13 Stress and Context 429
14 Relationships Across the Lifespan 465
15 Improving Relationships 505
,CHAPTER 1: Why Study Intimate Relationships?
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According To The Textbook, The Defining Feature Of A Relationship Is:
a. Accepting Your Partner’s Specific Faults.
b. Awareness Of The Other.
c. Closeness.
d. Interdependence.
ANSWER: D DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
2. Which Of The Following Is NOT A Key Aspect Of Interdependence In Relationships?
a. Interdependence Is Bidirectional.
b. Interdependence Involves Continuity Over Time.
c. Interdependence Must Include Intimacy.
d. Interdependence Exists Between Two Partners.
ANSWER: C DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Factual
3. On His Way Home From Work Each Day, Abdul Buys His Favorite Bread From Nisa’s Bakery.
As Defined By Your Textbook, Which Element Of Interdependence Is Likely Missing From
Abdul And Nisa’s Relationship?
a. Bidirectionality
b. Continuity Over Time
c. Intimacy
d. All Of The Above Are Likely Present In Abdul And Nisa’s Relationship.
ANSWER: C DIF: Medium
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence MSC: Applied
4. Impersonal Relationships Tend To Be , Whereas Personal Relationships Tend To Be .
a. Informal And Emotionally Connected; Formal And Task-Oriented
b. Formal And Task-Oriented; Informal And Emotionally Connected
c. Formal And Task-Oriented; Relatively Happy
d. Relatively Happy; Informal And Emotionally Connected
ANSWER: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Conceptual
5. The Relationship Between A Lawyer And Her Client Would Be Considered A/An
Relationship, And
The Relationship Between An Aunt And Niece Would Be Considered A/An Relationship.
a. Impersonal; Personal C. Distant; Close
b. Personal; Impersonal D. Close; Distant
ANSWER: A DIF: Medium
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal Relationships
, TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Emotional
Engagement MSC: Conceptual
6. Sandra Regularly Stops At A Particular Coffee Shop On Her Way To Work. Although She
Prefers It When Yasir Makes Her Latte, She Doesn’t Mind When Jamila Makes It. How
Would You Characterize Sandra’s Relationship With Yasir?
a. Close Relationship C. Personal Relationship
b. Distant Relationship D. Impersonal Relationship
ANSWER: D DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Applied
7. Bradlei Buys Organic Steak From His Favorite Butcher Shop Every Saturday. He Prefers It
When Veronica Slices The Steak For Him, But He Doesn’t Mind When Ruth Slices It. How
Would You Characterize Bradlei’s Relationship With Veronica?
a. Personal Relationship C. Close Relationship
b. Impersonal Relationship D. Distant Relationship
ANSWER: B DIF: Difficult
REF: From Impersonal Relationships To Personal
Relationships TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?:
Emotional Engagement MSC: Applied
8. All Of The Following Are Key Features Of A Close Relationship EXCEPT:
a. The Partners Have A Strong Influence Over One Another.
b. The Partners Are Happy In The Relationship.
c. The Partners Are Emotionally Engaged In The Relationship.
d. The Partners Treat Each Other As Unique Individuals.
ANSWER: B DIF: Medium
REF: From Personal Relationships To Close Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Closeness MSC: Factual
9. According To Your Textbook, Which Of The Following Distinguishes An Intimate Relationship
From A Close Relationship?
a. The Potential For Sexual Intimacy C. Enduring Interdependence
b. The Frequency Of Interaction D. Positive Feelings Toward The Partner
ANSWER: A DIF: Easy
REF: From Close Relationships To Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Sexual Intimacy MSC: Factual
10. Mutual Influence Is To As Sexual Passion Is To .
a. Interdependence; Intimate Relationships
b. Intimate Relationships; Interdependence
c. Interdependence; Closeness
d. Closeness; Interdependence
ANSWER: A DIF: Easy
REF: Interdependence As The Cornerstone Of Relationships | From Close Relationships To
Intimate Relationships
TOP: What Is An Intimate Relationship?: Interdependence | What Is An Intimate
Relationship?: Sexual IntimacyMSC: Conceptual
