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61)The first rule of successful communication is that A)it should stick to a predetermined script. B)both partners should establish who has control of the relationship. C)a third, objective party should be present. D)everyone involved should say what they mean and mean what they say. E)healthy communication starts with a healthy lifestyle. 62)The second rule of effective communication is to A)be willing to listen and respond to your partner’s comments and complaints. B)change what you can and be content with what you can’t. C)set relationship goals and negotiate a strategy of action. D)write everything down on paper. E)hold discussions in a neutral environment. 63)The __________ period represents an increased sensitivity to the communication of a partner, as well as a strong desire to please and understand the other person. A)introductory B)dating C)Limerence D)honeymoon E)empty nest 64)Among couples with young children, marital satisfaction is significantly higher A)if they learn to communicate effectively. B)when one parent takes on the responsibility of child-rearing. C)when partners establish meaningful family rituals. D)when adults practice permissive parenting. E)when adults practice authoritarian parenting. 65)According to the textbook, there are only three ways to increase relationship well-being. One of these methods is A)to avoid divorce at all costs. B)to have fewer children. C)to be better at avoiding stressful events. D)to focus on educational and career goals. E)to maintain close contact with extended family. 66)With regards to marital therapy, A)many researchers conclude that many couples could benefit from learning psychological skills to control escalating conflict. B)men do not participate as much as women. C)it tends to have a long-term positive impact on communication skills. D)it is the most effective among couples who support traditional gender roles. E)interpersonal skills need to be addressed. 67)In the long-term, if therapy is to succeed, it must A)address the underlying issues that produce conflict. B)convince one or both spouses to accept fault. C)eliminate conflict. D)convince couples to divorce. E)save the marriage. 68)A typical goal of a family therapy session might be A)to eliminate conflict without solving the underlying problem. B)improve the well-being of the relationship as a whole. C)improve the well-being of the relationship for one person. D)solve the underlying problem that is causing conflict. E)all of the above. 69)According to recent studies, relationship therapy benefits approximately ___________ of all participants. A) 0 percentB) 4 percentC) 20 percentD) 50 percentE) 97 percent 70)Emotional intimacy is strongly associated with: A)social intimacy. B)intellectual intimacy. C)recreational intimacy. D)conventionality.