Psychology 12:  Introduction to African American Psychology

Quiz for March 3, 2009

Chapter 6:  Interpersonal and Close Relationships

 

Your Name: __________________________

 


1.    The African proverb that served as a prologue (and epilog) to the chapter was:

It takes a whole village to raise a child.

a.     Two elephants make three.

b.     A single acorn is a lonely thing.

c.     It takes two to tango.

d.     One finger cannot lift up a thing.

 

2.    The relationship that expects nothing in return, but “feels responsible for the well-being of the other person, is a(n) ______ relationship.

a.     equitable

b.     exchange

c.     communal

d.     all of the above

e.     none of the above

 

3.    The test that is used to assess infant and provider “attachment” is known as the

a.     Attachment test

b.     Provider test

c.     Childhood attachment test

d.     Adult attachment test

e.     Strange Situation Test

 

4.    African American male friendships in high-risk environments are more likely to emphasize which of the following?

a.     Sharing feelings

b.     Emotional support

c.     Intimacy

d.     Intellectualism

e.     Bravado

 

5.    There are two types of love.  Companionate love is the feeling of intimacy and affection that does not include physiological arousal, passion, and desire.  ______ love involves intense feelings and physiological arousal for another.

a.     Passionate

b.     Companionate

c.     Jealous

d.     Competitive

e.     None of the above

 

6.    The “marriage squeeze” refers to:

a.     sex

b.     divorce

c.     gay and lesbian relationships

d.     sex-ratio imbalance

e.     sexual orientation

 

7.    We tend to select mates who are similar to us in terms of race, age, education, religion, and other demographic characteristics.  This norm is known as:

a.     Mate availability

b.     The marriage gradient

c.     Social exchange theory

d.     homo-eroticism

e.     homogamy

 

8.    Compared to other ethnic groups, African Americans…

a.     Are less likely to be married

b.     More likely to be separated

c.     After divorce, less likely to remarry

d.     Less likely to have ever been married

e.     All of the above

 

9.    Compared to Whites, African Americans

a.     Are similar with respect to judgments of facial attractiveness

b.     Judge a larger body silhouette more positively

c.     Have less stigma towards obesity

d.     Are more accepting of interracial relationships

e.     All of the above

f.      None of the above

 

10.   Which of the following is true of African American gay and/or lesbian relationships?

a.     Most of these relationships are unstable, or lack commitment

b.     Same sex couples have less affection, love, and satisfaction in their relationships

c.     In conflicts, there is greater fear and tension

d.     African Americans are more likely to reveal their sexual orientation

e.     None of the above is true