Question 1

Which of the following statements about mate selection in contemporary mainland China is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  There has been a dramatic change from parent-arranged marriage to love-based marriage. 
B)  Love-based mate selection happens more often in small towns and rural areas than in cities,because people know each other better,and their families. 
C)  Young people in China know how to select a mate because they tend to date for a long period of time before eventually selecting a mate. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  There has been a dramatic change from parent-arranged marriage to love-based marriage. 
B)  Love-based mate selection happens more often in small towns and rural areas than in cities,because people know each other better,and their families. 
C)  Young people in China know how to select a mate because they tend to date for a long period of time before eventually selecting a mate. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 2

Older American single individuals tend to define dating (for themselves)as "playing the field" rather than "going steady."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Arranged marriages _____ existing family units rather than creating new units.This reinforces ties with other families in the community and strengthens the community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arranged marriages _____ existing family units rather...

Question 4

In dealing with dating conflict,which approach is used most by males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning 
B)  verbal aggression 
C)  minor violence,such as pushing 
D)  severe violence,such as hitting or choking 
A)  reasoning 
B)  verbal aggression 
C)  minor violence,such as pushing 
D)  severe violence,such as hitting or choking

Question 5

One of the effects of industrialization on marriage is

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals marry at younger ages. 
B)  an increase in parent-arranged marriages. 
C)  more freedom for women to make marriage decisions. 
D)  none of these 
A)  individuals marry at younger ages. 
B)  an increase in parent-arranged marriages. 
C)  more freedom for women to make marriage decisions. 
D)  none of these

Question 6

Exogamy is dating people from within your own social,age,or ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Parent-arranged marriages tend to strengthen and reinforce community life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sakuro is from an Asian American family and her father owns his own business.Although her family is not arranging a marriage,they do want her to marry a boy whose background is similar to theirs.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy. 
A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about opportunities for dating in early America?

Accepted Answer

A)  approved by family members 
B)  more informal than formal 
C)  conducted under parental supervision 
D)  male initiated 
A)  approved by family members 
B)  more informal than formal 
C)  conducted under parental supervision 
D)  male initiated

Question 10

Moshe is Jewish and will only consider marriage to a Jewish girl.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy. 
A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy.

Question 11

Parent-arranged marriages are based on

Accepted Answer

A)  physical attraction. 
B)  the potential for affection. 
C)  a belief that elders in the community have the most wisdom. 
D)  none of these 
A)  physical attraction. 
B)  the potential for affection. 
C)  a belief that elders in the community have the most wisdom. 
D)  none of these

Question 12

Considering that love is relatively unimportant for arranged marriages,

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce rates are higher than in societies that use individual choice. 
B)  affection and respect seldom grow over the years. 
C)  most families do not experience much harmony. 
D)  none of these 
A)  divorce rates are higher than in societies that use individual choice. 
B)  affection and respect seldom grow over the years. 
C)  most families do not experience much harmony. 
D)  none of these

Question 13

The _____ indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ indicates the relationship between the...

Question 14

The ability of women to work leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the decline of arranged marriages 
B)  enhanced possibility of love matches 
C)  a slightly diminished marriage rate. 
D)  All of the Above 
A)  the decline of arranged marriages 
B)  enhanced possibility of love matches 
C)  a slightly diminished marriage rate. 
D)  All of the Above

Question 15

The social stigma attached to cohabitation is increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The _____ is the tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they themselves are.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the tendency of women...

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about elderly people and dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many are willing to give up their independence,because it gives them the security of marriage. 
B)  Many have fears during dating,about the burden of caring for someone in deteriorating health,or being a burden themselves. 
C)  They tend not to have sex during dating,because when their age cohort was young,social values prohibited sex outside of marriage. 
D)  They tend to tell their families about their new partner early in the dating relationship. 
A)  Many are willing to give up their independence,because it gives them the security of marriage. 
B)  Many have fears during dating,about the burden of caring for someone in deteriorating health,or being a burden themselves. 
C)  They tend not to have sex during dating,because when their age cohort was young,social values prohibited sex outside of marriage. 
D)  They tend to tell their families about their new partner early in the dating relationship.

Question 18

Sofia and Tempest like to hang out together at parties on campus and typically have sex together when the party ends.They are not really interested in pursuing a relationship with each other but enjoy the time they have together.Which of the following terms most closely represents this kind of relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Double standard. 
B)  Freedom of choice. 
C)  Dating. 
D)  Hooking up. 
A)  Double standard. 
B)  Freedom of choice. 
C)  Dating. 
D)  Hooking up.

Question 19

In terms of minor physical dating violence,more men are on the receiving end than on the giving end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Antonio is from a large Hispanic,middle class,catholic family.He is only interested in marrying a girl who is also from a large,Hispanic,middle class family.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy. 
A)  Mating gradient. 
B)  Sex ratio. 
C)  Endogamy. 
D)  Exogamy.

Which of the following statements about mate selection in contemporary mainland China is TRUE?

Older American single individuals tend to define dating (for themselves)as "playing the field" rather than "going steady."

Arranged marriages _____ existing family units rather than creating new units.This reinforces ties with other families in the community and strengthens the community.

In dealing with dating conflict,which approach is used most by males and females?

One of the effects of industrialization on marriage is

Exogamy is dating people from within your own social,age,or ethnic group.

Parent-arranged marriages tend to strengthen and reinforce community life.

Sakuro is from an Asian American family and her father owns his own business.Although her family is not arranging a marriage,they do want her to marry a boy whose background is similar to theirs.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Which of the following is NOT true about opportunities for dating in early America?

Moshe is Jewish and will only consider marriage to a Jewish girl.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Parent-arranged marriages are based on

Considering that love is relatively unimportant for arranged marriages,

The _____ indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age.

The ability of women to work leads to:

The social stigma attached to cohabitation is increasing.

The _____ is the tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they themselves are.

Which of the following is TRUE about elderly people and dating?

In terms of minor physical dating violence,more men are on the receiving end than on the giving end.

Antonio is from a large Hispanic,middle class,catholic family.He is only interested in marrying a girl who is also from a large,Hispanic,middle class family.This is an example of which of the following terms?

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

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

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 10: Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Which of the following statements about mate selection in contemporary mainland China is TRUE?

Older American single individuals tend to define dating (for themselves)as "playing the field" rather than "going steady."

Arranged marriages _____ existing family units rather than creating new units.This reinforces ties with other families in the community and strengthens the community.

In dealing with dating conflict,which approach is used most by males and females?

One of the effects of industrialization on marriage is

Exogamy is dating people from within your own social,age,or ethnic group.

Parent-arranged marriages tend to strengthen and reinforce community life.

Sakuro is from an Asian American family and her father owns his own business.Although her family is not arranging a marriage,they do want her to marry a boy whose background is similar to theirs.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Which of the following is NOT true about opportunities for dating in early America?

Moshe is Jewish and will only consider marriage to a Jewish girl.This is an example of which of the following terms?

Parent-arranged marriages are based on

Considering that love is relatively unimportant for arranged marriages,

The _____ indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age.

The ability of women to work leads to:

The social stigma attached to cohabitation is increasing.

The _____ is the tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they themselves are.

Which of the following is TRUE about elderly people and dating?

In terms of minor physical dating violence,more men are on the receiving end than on the giving end.

Antonio is from a large Hispanic,middle class,catholic family.He is only interested in marrying a girl who is also from a large,Hispanic,middle class family.This is an example of which of the following terms?

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

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Filters