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Chapter 6 Study Guide



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

A pattern of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that occurs in a dating relationship is called
a.
a "crush."
b.
steady dating.
c.
dating violence.
d.
infatuation.
 

 2. 

In what type of situation is a compromise appropriate?
a.
When a friend asks you to do something that is dangerous.
b.
When someone wants you to do something that goes against your values.
c.
When you want to go swimming but your friend wants to play basketball.
d.
When only one person is satisfied with the proposed solution.
 

 3. 

During which stage in the cycle of violence does the abuser do things like make promises, buy presents, and act affectionately?
a.
tension-building
b.
infatuation
c.
violent episode
d.
calm
 

 4. 

The willingness of each person to give up something in order to reach an agreement is called
a.
aggression.
b.
communication.
c.
cooperation.
d.
compromise.
 

 5. 

The openness, sharing, affection, and trust that can develop in a close relationship make up
a.
self-esteem.
b.
emotional intimacy.
c.
sexual intimacy.
d.
abstinence.
 

 6. 

A relationship based on mutual trust, acceptance, and common interests or values is called a(n)
a.
clique.
b.
friendship.
c.
gender role.
d.
infatuation.
 

 7. 

To help yourself stick to your choice of abstinence, you should NOT
a.
set limits before a sexual situation arises.
b.
communicate your feelings to your partner.
c.
allow the expectations of others to influence your decisions.
d.
be firm when you say no.
 

 8. 

During the tension-building stage of the cycle of violence, the abuser
a.
causes serious injury.
b.
is affectionate.
c.
asks for forgiveness.
d.
acts jealous and possessive.
 

 9. 

The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings is called
a.
aggression.
b.
communication.
c.
cooperation.
d.
compromise.
 

 10. 

A teenager who has a "crush" on a movie star is feeling
a.
intimacy.
b.
infatuation.
c.
love.
d.
dating.
 

 11. 

Which of the following is a good tip for making new friends?
a.
Join groups that share your values.
b.
Act how others expect you to act.
c.
Ask simple yes or no questions.
d.
Only talk to people you know very well.
 

 12. 

Pregnancy and STIs are two risks of
a.
sexual intimacy.
b.
emotional intimacy.
c.
abstinence.
d.
the DECIDE process.
 

 13. 

A need to conform to the expectations of friends is called
a.
casual friendship.
b.
peer pressure.
c.
cruelty.
d.
loyalty.
 

 14. 

Which statement about steady dating is NOT true?
a.
People who are steady dating may feel pressured to make decisions about sexual intimacy before they are ready.
b.
Steady dating is the way most teenagers begin dating.
c.
If conflicts arise for people who are steady dating, it may be difficult to break off the relationship.
d.
Steady dating limits your chances of meeting other people you might like.
 

 15. 

Chanelle has negative feelings toward her friend Felicia, because Felicia recently got an expensive new dress that Chanelle wishes she could afford. Chanelle is most likely feeling
a.
envy.
b.
empathy.
c.
cruelty.
d.
loyalty.
 

 16. 

Miguel and Fred are assigned to do a science project together. Their interactions consist mostly of working together in class and saying hello to each other in the hallways at school. Miguel and Fred are best described as
a.
not friends at all.
b.
friends of the opposite sex.
c.
close friends.
d.
casual friends.
 

 17. 

Working together toward a common goal is called
a.
cooperation.
b.
communication.
c.
compromise.
d.
assertiveness.
 

 18. 

Emily and Jasmine have attended church and played softball together for over 10 years. They talk on the phone at least 3 nights a week, sharing their thoughts and feelings with each other. Emily and Jasmine are best described as
a.
friends of the opposite sex.
b.
not friends at all.
c.
close friends.
d.
casual friends.
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 19. 

Steady dating allows you to get to know many different people.
 

 20. 

At some levels of sexual intimacy, it is impossible to stop without causing physical harm.
 

 21. 

Assertive people hold back their true feelings and go along with other people.
 

 22. 

Every teen is sexually experienced.
 



 
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