Question 1

Black men have greater benefit from marriage than Black women when it comes to family life and physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Today we are in a period known as the marriage movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Tuning out the partner; not responding to something the partner says,are part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  contempt 
B)  stonewalling 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness 
A)  contempt 
B)  stonewalling 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness B

Question 4

Children in Black families - especially male children - experience great benefits from parents who are married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Therese and Sergio just had their first child,a son.Sergio's love level is high and Therese's conflict level stays low.Based on Belsky's research on change in marital satisfaction for couples who had firstborn sons,using father's love level and mother's conflict level,this couple would fall under which of his typology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stays good group. 
B)  The good gets worse group. 
C)  the bad to worse group. 
D)  The no-effect group. 
A)  The stays good group. 
B)  The good gets worse group. 
C)  the bad to worse group. 
D)  The no-effect group.

Question 6

Most vitalized couples end in divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Michaela and Isaiah have strong communication,conflict resolution,finances,and a sexual relationship with each other.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harmonious. 
B)  Vitalized. 
C)  Conflicted. 
D)  Devitalized. 
A)  Harmonious. 
B)  Vitalized. 
C)  Conflicted. 
D)  Devitalized.

Question 8

Single people live longer than married people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Estimates are that one-half of divorces involve relationships with a high degree of conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The number of marriages in our society continues to decrease,while the number of singles and those cohabiting increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Preparation for marriage should begin at least _____ before the wedding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preparation for marriage should begin at least...

Question 12

People who are married tend to avoid more problematic behavior than single,divorced,or widowed persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What do studies show is a very predictive of whether or not a couple will have a happy marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial management 
B)  children/parenting 
C)  type of relationship 
D)  having realistic expectations 
A)  financial management 
B)  children/parenting 
C)  type of relationship 
D)  having realistic expectations

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of marriage identified by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)in a national (U.S.)sample of 50,000 married couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  harmonious 
B)  vitalized 
C)  conflicted 
D)  non-traditional 
A)  harmonious 
B)  vitalized 
C)  conflicted 
D)  non-traditional

Question 15

Attacking the spouse's character or personality rather than focusing on a specific behavior; negative words about the spouse that are global,are part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  contempt 
B)  stonewalling 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness 
A)  contempt 
B)  stonewalling 
C)  criticism 
D)  defensiveness

Question 16

Which of the following is a common format for premarital education?

Accepted Answer

A)  small group couples' workshops or retreats where they discuss marriage 
B)  meeting once or twice with a member of the clergy 
C)  completing a premarital inventory and receiving some feedback in 2-3 sessions 
D)  all of these 
A)  small group couples' workshops or retreats where they discuss marriage 
B)  meeting once or twice with a member of the clergy 
C)  completing a premarital inventory and receiving some feedback in 2-3 sessions 
D)  all of these

Question 17

The four horseman of predicting marital success involves _____,contempt,stonewalling,and defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four horseman of predicting marital success...

Question 18

Most married people have a _____ sex life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most married people have a _____ sex...

Question 19

Ideally,couples should participate in which of the following before marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  informational lectures,skill-building activities,financial planning 
B)  assessment instrument,financial planning,couple group 
C)  assessment instrument,couple group,communication skill training 
D)  communication skill training,assessment instrument,family-of-origin counseling 
A)  informational lectures,skill-building activities,financial planning 
B)  assessment instrument,financial planning,couple group 
C)  assessment instrument,couple group,communication skill training 
D)  communication skill training,assessment instrument,family-of-origin counseling

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a component of a successful marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both individuals are independent and mature. 
B)  Both individuals love each other and themselves. 
C)  Both individuals know themselves. 
D)  Both individuals make a lot of money. 
A)  Both individuals are independent and mature. 
B)  Both individuals love each other and themselves. 
C)  Both individuals know themselves. 
D)  Both individuals make a lot of money.

Black men have greater benefit from marriage than Black women when it comes to family life and physical health.

Today we are in a period known as the marriage movement.

Tuning out the partner; not responding to something the partner says,are part of which of the following?

Children in Black families - especially male children - experience great benefits from parents who are married.

Most vitalized couples end in divorce.

Michaela and Isaiah have strong communication,conflict resolution,finances,and a sexual relationship with each other.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Single people live longer than married people.

Estimates are that one-half of divorces involve relationships with a high degree of conflict.

The number of marriages in our society continues to decrease,while the number of singles and those cohabiting increases.

Preparation for marriage should begin at least _____ before the wedding.

People who are married tend to avoid more problematic behavior than single,divorced,or widowed persons.

What do studies show is a very predictive of whether or not a couple will have a happy marriage?

Which of the following is NOT a type of marriage identified by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)in a national (U.S.)sample of 50,000 married couples?

Attacking the spouse's character or personality rather than focusing on a specific behavior; negative words about the spouse that are global,are part of which of the following?

Which of the following is a common format for premarital education?

The four horseman of predicting marital success involves _____,contempt,stonewalling,and defensiveness.

Most married people have a _____ sex life.

Ideally,couples should participate in which of the following before marriage?

Which of these is NOT a component of a successful marriage?

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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Exam 11: Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Black men have greater benefit from marriage than Black women when it comes to family life and physical health.

Today we are in a period known as the marriage movement.

Tuning out the partner; not responding to something the partner says,are part of which of the following?

Children in Black families - especially male children - experience great benefits from parents who are married.

Most vitalized couples end in divorce.

Michaela and Isaiah have strong communication,conflict resolution,finances,and a sexual relationship with each other.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Single people live longer than married people.

Estimates are that one-half of divorces involve relationships with a high degree of conflict.

The number of marriages in our society continues to decrease,while the number of singles and those cohabiting increases.

Preparation for marriage should begin at least _____ before the wedding.

People who are married tend to avoid more problematic behavior than single,divorced,or widowed persons.

What do studies show is a very predictive of whether or not a couple will have a happy marriage?

Which of the following is NOT a type of marriage identified by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)in a national (U.S.)sample of 50,000 married couples?

Attacking the spouse's character or personality rather than focusing on a specific behavior; negative words about the spouse that are global,are part of which of the following?

Which of the following is a common format for premarital education?

The four horseman of predicting marital success involves _____,contempt,stonewalling,and defensiveness.

Most married people have a _____ sex life.

Ideally,couples should participate in which of the following before marriage?

Which of these is NOT a component of a successful marriage?

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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