Question 1

Which of the following refers to the completion of household labor while also working outside the home?

Accepted Answer

A)  routine labor 
B)  low-control labor 
C)  the second shift 
D)  emotion work 
A)  routine labor 
B)  low-control labor 
C)  the second shift 
D)  emotion work

Question 2

In a classic fairy tale,Cinderella,an emotionally and financially impoverished adolescent,is forbidden to attend a royal party.However,she secretly attends with the help of a fairy godmother who lends her a dress and shoes until midnight.At the ball,Cinderella is so beautiful that the politically powerful and wealthy prince instantly falls in love with her,even before they speak.He asks her to dance,but then as the time nears midnight,she runs away,leaving a shoe behind.The prince searches for the woman whose foot fits into the shoe.Although many women are likely to share the same size foot,this plan nonetheless works.When he finds Cinderella,he sweeps her away to live with him in his castle.At the end of the story,Cinderella's empty life has been transformed and she has everything she ever wanted.
Identify at least three specific myths about romance from this classic story.

Accepted Answer

This teenage dating relationship appears

Question 3

Which of the following is the LEAST accurate description of same-gender and cross-gender friendships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most people have similar numbers of same-gender friends and cross-gender friends. 
B)  Most people have more same-gender friends than cross-gender friends. 
C)  People who identify as heterosexual commonly are physically attracted to a cross-gender friend. 
D)  Many people who identify as heterosexual maintain cross-gender friendships without sexual activity. 
A)  Most people have similar numbers of same-gender friends and cross-gender friends. 
B)  Most people have more same-gender friends than cross-gender friends. 
C)  People who identify as heterosexual commonly are physically attracted to a cross-gender friend. 
D)  Many people who identify as heterosexual maintain cross-gender friendships without sexual activity.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about the current state of marriage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 70% of women will marry at least once in their lives. 
B)  As women have gained more earning power,the age of first marriage has increased for women while the age for men has remained constant. 
C)  Over half of first marriages end in divorce. 
D)  Women tend to be younger than the men they marry. 
A)  About 70% of women will marry at least once in their lives. 
B)  As women have gained more earning power,the age of first marriage has increased for women while the age for men has remained constant. 
C)  Over half of first marriages end in divorce. 
D)  Women tend to be younger than the men they marry.

Question 5

In committed heterosexual partnerships,women tend to complete a disproportionate amount of domestic labor.Compare and contrast at least two different theories or theoretical concepts that can be used to explain why this occurs.In addition,relate each of these theories to sociocultural expectations about gender and domestic labor that affect how this labor typically is managed.

Accepted Answer

Three theoretical perspectives that expl

Question 6

What have researchers concluded about the predictions made based on sexual strategies theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Across time and place,men want young,beautiful women and women want socially powerful,wealthy men. 
B)  Educated people want socially powerful,wealthy partners;less educated people want young and attractive partners. 
C)  Although women and men may differ in how much they focus on a potential partner's social status and attractiveness,both types of qualities tend to be valued by both. 
D)  Although women and men are similar in terms of wanting a partner with high social status,only men value partner physical attractiveness. 
A)  Across time and place,men want young,beautiful women and women want socially powerful,wealthy men. 
B)  Educated people want socially powerful,wealthy partners;less educated people want young and attractive partners. 
C)  Although women and men may differ in how much they focus on a potential partner's social status and attractiveness,both types of qualities tend to be valued by both. 
D)  Although women and men are similar in terms of wanting a partner with high social status,only men value partner physical attractiveness.

Question 7

Which of the following responses to a friend who was just promoted at work best illustrates active constructive responding?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It must be nice to be appreciated at work;I wouldn't know what that's like." 
B)  "Tell me how you'll manage new responsibilities at work given everything else you have to do." 
C)  "Tell me everything,leave nothing out,and then let's go celebrate." 
D)  "It's nice to hear good news;thanks for letting me know." 
A)  "It must be nice to be appreciated at work;I wouldn't know what that's like." 
B)  "Tell me how you'll manage new responsibilities at work given everything else you have to do." 
C)  "Tell me everything,leave nothing out,and then let's go celebrate." 
D)  "It's nice to hear good news;thanks for letting me know."

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a reason why friendships are often harder to make and maintain as we age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over time,many people move to new locations and away from friendship networks. 
B)  Obligations for work reduce one's availability for friendships. 
C)  Obligations to partners and children reduce one's availability for friendships. 
D)  As we age,friendships become less important and no longer affect well-being. 
A)  Over time,many people move to new locations and away from friendship networks. 
B)  Obligations for work reduce one's availability for friendships. 
C)  Obligations to partners and children reduce one's availability for friendships. 
D)  As we age,friendships become less important and no longer affect well-being.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about dating scripts involving a man and woman is the LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  In contemporary times,most people expect that the woman and the man are equally likely to drive to,plan,and pay for the date. 
B)  In contemporary times,most people expect that the man is more likely than the woman to drive to,plan,and pay for the date. 
C)  Dating scripts have significantly changed over the past ten years. 
D)  Dating scripts have not significantly changed over the past twenty years. 
A)  In contemporary times,most people expect that the woman and the man are equally likely to drive to,plan,and pay for the date. 
B)  In contemporary times,most people expect that the man is more likely than the woman to drive to,plan,and pay for the date. 
C)  Dating scripts have significantly changed over the past ten years. 
D)  Dating scripts have not significantly changed over the past twenty years.

Question 10

Based on research on risk for divorce,which of the following newly married pairs is MOST at risk for divorcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ilaria,who is 22-years-old,and Isaac who is 24-years-old;both of whom are White 
B)  Lisa,who is 30-years-old,and Li-Wei,who is 33-years-old;both whom are Chinese-American 
C)  Angelique,who is 24-years-old,and Alexander,who is 30-years-old;both of whom are Black 
D)  Jessica,who is 25-years-old and White,and Jonah,who is 27-years-old and Native American 
A)  Ilaria,who is 22-years-old,and Isaac who is 24-years-old;both of whom are White 
B)  Lisa,who is 30-years-old,and Li-Wei,who is 33-years-old;both whom are Chinese-American 
C)  Angelique,who is 24-years-old,and Alexander,who is 30-years-old;both of whom are Black 
D)  Jessica,who is 25-years-old and White,and Jonah,who is 27-years-old and Native American

Question 11

Women are expected to do relational labor to benefit their spouses,such as making spouses feel better after a hard day.This type of labor is MOST similar to the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  routine labor. 
B)  low-control labor. 
C)  emotion work. 
D)  intermittent labor. 
A)  routine labor. 
B)  low-control labor. 
C)  emotion work. 
D)  intermittent labor.

Question 12

How is the principle of least interest related to gender and relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women in heterosexual marriages are more likely than men to seek divorce because they are less interested in having to expend energy on a relationship. 
B)  Women are socialized to care about relationships and are expected by others to care about relationships,both of which reduce women's relational power. 
C)  Discrepancies between partners in terms of interest in the relationship are related to greater satisfaction in the relationship for women but not men. 
D)  Discrepancies between partners in terms of interest in the relationship are related to greater satisfaction in the relationship for men but not women. 
A)  Women in heterosexual marriages are more likely than men to seek divorce because they are less interested in having to expend energy on a relationship. 
B)  Women are socialized to care about relationships and are expected by others to care about relationships,both of which reduce women's relational power. 
C)  Discrepancies between partners in terms of interest in the relationship are related to greater satisfaction in the relationship for women but not men. 
D)  Discrepancies between partners in terms of interest in the relationship are related to greater satisfaction in the relationship for men but not women.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a core romantic belief that is commonly held in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each person has one true romantic love. 
B)  Love can happen at first sight. 
C)  The best love develops from friendship. 
D)  Love allows couples to transcend obstacles. 
A)  Each person has one true romantic love. 
B)  Love can happen at first sight. 
C)  The best love develops from friendship. 
D)  Love allows couples to transcend obstacles.

Question 14

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the sexual strategies theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women and men approach relationships differently because different approaches lead to successful reproductive outcomes for each. 
B)  Women and men approach romantic relationships in the same way but sexual relationships in different ways in order to maximize their reproductive potential. 
C)  Whether or not individuals use different sexual strategies primarily depends on whether they live in a country with more egalitarian norms. 
D)  Women tend to seek out financially successful men as sexual partners because women have less earning potential than men. 
A)  Women and men approach relationships differently because different approaches lead to successful reproductive outcomes for each. 
B)  Women and men approach romantic relationships in the same way but sexual relationships in different ways in order to maximize their reproductive potential. 
C)  Whether or not individuals use different sexual strategies primarily depends on whether they live in a country with more egalitarian norms. 
D)  Women tend to seek out financially successful men as sexual partners because women have less earning potential than men.

Question 15

Which is NOT a factor that specifically promotes a person's relational power in a romantic relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  being less emotionally invested than one's partner 
B)  having less earning potential 
C)  being biologically related to children 
D)  having more years of formal education 
A)  being less emotionally invested than one's partner 
B)  having less earning potential 
C)  being biologically related to children 
D)  having more years of formal education

Question 16

How does the national sociocultural context affect the gender division of labor in heterosexual couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  In impoverished countries,women do less housework because they spend more time in paid employment. 
B)  In impoverished countries,men do more housework because substandard housing requires more maintenance. 
C)  In more egalitarian countries,women do less housework overall. 
D)  In countries that prohibit women from strenuous or dangerous jobs,women also do less housework at home. 
A)  In impoverished countries,women do less housework because they spend more time in paid employment. 
B)  In impoverished countries,men do more housework because substandard housing requires more maintenance. 
C)  In more egalitarian countries,women do less housework overall. 
D)  In countries that prohibit women from strenuous or dangerous jobs,women also do less housework at home.

Question 17

Which of the following is a benefit of online dating compared to traditional dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  People dating online can meet a wider range of potentially available partners. 
B)  People dating online can converse before deciding to meet face-to-face. 
C)  People dating online have access to platforms that often help match people who are likely to be compatible. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  People dating online can meet a wider range of potentially available partners. 
B)  People dating online can converse before deciding to meet face-to-face. 
C)  People dating online have access to platforms that often help match people who are likely to be compatible. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 18

In a 1984 paper,Carol Smart recommended that the practice of marriage be abandoned because it is based on a broken patriarchal system of expectations.Describe how marriage in the United States has changed over the past several decades while arguing against Smart's recommendation as applicable to modern times.

Accepted Answer

Although marriage is traditionally based

Question 19

Which person is most likely to have a friendship with someone from a different racial/ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liu,a Chinese high school student 
B)  Lauryn,a Black middle school student 
C)  Lola,a White high school student 
D)  Lisa,a White middle school student 
A)  Liu,a Chinese high school student 
B)  Lauryn,a Black middle school student 
C)  Lola,a White high school student 
D)  Lisa,a White middle school student

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a myth of marriage,as described by Parrott and Parrott (2015)?

Accepted Answer

A)  My spouse is my other half;s/he makes me complete. 
B)  The problems in our relationship will disappear after we get married. 
C)  The problems in our relationship will disappear after we get pregnant. 
D)  The positive aspects of our relationship will be enhanced just by being married. 
A)  My spouse is my other half;s/he makes me complete. 
B)  The problems in our relationship will disappear after we get married. 
C)  The problems in our relationship will disappear after we get pregnant. 
D)  The positive aspects of our relationship will be enhanced just by being married.

Which of the following refers to the completion of household labor while also working outside the home?

Which of the following is the LEAST accurate description of same-gender and cross-gender friendships?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about the current state of marriage in the United States?

What have researchers concluded about the predictions made based on sexual strategies theory?

Which of the following responses to a friend who was just promoted at work best illustrates active constructive responding?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why friendships are often harder to make and maintain as we age?

Which of the following statements about dating scripts involving a man and woman is the LEAST accurate?

Based on research on risk for divorce,which of the following newly married pairs is MOST at risk for divorcing?

Women are expected to do relational labor to benefit their spouses,such as making spouses feel better after a hard day.This type of labor is MOST similar to the concept of

How is the principle of least interest related to gender and relationships?

Which of the following is NOT a core romantic belief that is commonly held in the United States?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the sexual strategies theory?

Which is NOT a factor that specifically promotes a person's relational power in a romantic relationship?

How does the national sociocultural context affect the gender division of labor in heterosexual couples?

Which of the following is a benefit of online dating compared to traditional dating?

Which person is most likely to have a friendship with someone from a different racial/ethnic group?

Which of the following is NOT a myth of marriage,as described by Parrott and Parrott (2015)?

A Feminist Psychology of Women

Power and Privilege

Similarities and Differences

Beyond the Sexgender Binary

Gender Socialization

Womens Bodies

Sexuality and Sexualization

Reproduction and Mothering

Work

Older Women

Gender-Based Violence

Mental Health

Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future

Filters

Exam 8: Relationships

Which of the following refers to the completion of household labor while also working outside the home?

Which of the following is the LEAST accurate description of same-gender and cross-gender friendships?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about the current state of marriage in the United States?

What have researchers concluded about the predictions made based on sexual strategies theory?

Which of the following responses to a friend who was just promoted at work best illustrates active constructive responding?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why friendships are often harder to make and maintain as we age?

Which of the following statements about dating scripts involving a man and woman is the LEAST accurate?

Based on research on risk for divorce,which of the following newly married pairs is MOST at risk for divorcing?

Women are expected to do relational labor to benefit their spouses,such as making spouses feel better after a hard day.This type of labor is MOST similar to the concept of

How is the principle of least interest related to gender and relationships?

Which of the following is NOT a core romantic belief that is commonly held in the United States?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of the sexual strategies theory?

Which is NOT a factor that specifically promotes a person's relational power in a romantic relationship?

How does the national sociocultural context affect the gender division of labor in heterosexual couples?

Which of the following is a benefit of online dating compared to traditional dating?

Which person is most likely to have a friendship with someone from a different racial/ethnic group?

Which of the following is NOT a myth of marriage,as described by Parrott and Parrott (2015)?

A Feminist Psychology of Women

Power and Privilege

Similarities and Differences

Beyond the Sexgender Binary

Gender Socialization

Womens Bodies

Sexuality and Sexualization

Reproduction and Mothering

Work

Older Women

Gender-Based Violence

Mental Health

Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future

Filters