Question 1

A covenant marriage

Accepted Answer

A) does not allow divorce. 
B) is available in all 50 states. 
C) is a marriage alternative for gays. 
D) limits the grounds for divorce. 
A) does not allow divorce. 
B) is available in all 50 states. 
C) is a marriage alternative for gays. 
D) limits the grounds for divorce. D

Question 2

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative was enacted to

Accepted Answer

A) provide food and housing assistance for married couples with children. 
B) provide classes to teach women to cook healthy and cheaply. 
C) increase the number of children in two-parent households. 
D) increase acceptance and rates of nonmarital births. 
A) provide food and housing assistance for married couples with children. 
B) provide classes to teach women to cook healthy and cheaply. 
C) increase the number of children in two-parent households. 
D) increase acceptance and rates of nonmarital births. C

Question 3

Matrika and Rajul,who just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in their native India,have been part of a research project by Dr.Brown.If they are typical,what will Dr.Brown find out about their relationship up to this point?

Accepted Answer

A) They cohabited before marriage. 
B) Romance has decreased since they married. 
C) They are learning to love each other. 
D) Their parents played no role in their marriage. 
A) They cohabited before marriage. 
B) Romance has decreased since they married. 
C) They are learning to love each other. 
D) Their parents played no role in their marriage. C

Question 4

A father giving his daughter away at her wedding illustrates a ________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A) controlling 
B) matriarchal 
C) patriarchal 
D) spiritual 
A) controlling 
B) matriarchal 
C) patriarchal 
D) spiritual

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of marriage on health?

Accepted Answer

A) Married individuals are healthier unless the marriage is stressful. 
B) Married women tend to be less healthy than single women. 
C) Married men tend to be less healthy than single men. 
D) Married women gain more health benefits than married men. 
A) Married individuals are healthier unless the marriage is stressful. 
B) Married women tend to be less healthy than single women. 
C) Married men tend to be less healthy than single men. 
D) Married women gain more health benefits than married men.

Question 6

The selection effect would suggest

Accepted Answer

A) happy people are more likely to get married. 
B) needy people are more likely to get married. 
C) individuals select a mate who needs them. 
D) selection of a mate is limited by geography. 
A) happy people are more likely to get married. 
B) needy people are more likely to get married. 
C) individuals select a mate who needs them. 
D) selection of a mate is limited by geography.

Question 7

Active listening includes stopping,looking,listening,

Accepted Answer

A) restating,and feeling. 
B) asking,and embracing. 
C) confronting,and embracing. 
D) asking,and reflecting. 
A) restating,and feeling. 
B) asking,and embracing. 
C) confronting,and embracing. 
D) asking,and reflecting.

Question 8

Given the marriage universals and distinctions around the world,the definition of marriage is a

Accepted Answer

A) personal relationship between two or more individuals that come together to create a family structure for the purpose of a stable society. 
B) legal relationship between a man and a woman that leads to the birth of children and sexual,economic,and social stability. 
C) religious commitment between two individuals that provides sexual,economic,and social responsibilities and benefits. 
D) legally and socially recognized relationship that includes sexual,economic,and social rights and responsibilities between partners. 
A) personal relationship between two or more individuals that come together to create a family structure for the purpose of a stable society. 
B) legal relationship between a man and a woman that leads to the birth of children and sexual,economic,and social stability. 
C) religious commitment between two individuals that provides sexual,economic,and social responsibilities and benefits. 
D) legally and socially recognized relationship that includes sexual,economic,and social rights and responsibilities between partners.

Question 9

Brian and Alex,a long-term couple,tend to argue regularly. These exchanges are quite negative and hostile,and they can be very critical of one another. What type of couple are Brian and Alex?

Accepted Answer

A) nonregulated 
B) regulated 
C) nonperforming 
D) performing 
A) nonregulated 
B) regulated 
C) nonperforming 
D) performing

Question 10

Deidre said to her partner,"Stop ignoring me!" when she got home from work went straight to the computer.If Deidre's partner is an active listener,how will she reply?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will get off in a minute." 
B) "Well,you were on the computer all last evening ignoring me." 
C) "You sound angry.Would you like me to get off the computer?" 
D) "Sorry,I will try to make it up to you by purchasing another computer for you." 
A) "I will get off in a minute." 
B) "Well,you were on the computer all last evening ignoring me." 
C) "You sound angry.Would you like me to get off the computer?" 
D) "Sorry,I will try to make it up to you by purchasing another computer for you."

Question 11

Based on current marriage trends in the United States,why will there likely be more single people in 2025 than in 1990?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals are delaying the age of marriage. 
B) Individuals are being widowed earlier and not remarrying. 
C) More people are choosing to the single lifestyle throughout their life. 
D) More people are staying single after divorce. 
A) Individuals are delaying the age of marriage. 
B) Individuals are being widowed earlier and not remarrying. 
C) More people are choosing to the single lifestyle throughout their life. 
D) More people are staying single after divorce.

Question 12

Eddie Gonzalez is running for governor.When asked about marriage,he states that would like to see more social services and better schools for all neighborhoods to help families stay together because he supports the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) marriage movement 
B) marital decline 
C) marital resilience 
D) covenant marriage 
A) marriage movement 
B) marital decline 
C) marital resilience 
D) covenant marriage

Question 13

Amanda is a single mother and Chloe is also a mother,but married.Both women are 30 years old and have a five-year-old child.Which one can be expected to find a job first?

Accepted Answer

A) Amanda because employers will view Chloe as having too many obligations. 
B) Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections. 
C) Chloe because she has more social capital in the community to help her. 
D) Chloe only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer. 
A) Amanda because employers will view Chloe as having too many obligations. 
B) Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections. 
C) Chloe because she has more social capital in the community to help her. 
D) Chloe only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer.

Question 14

Based on the longitudinal Health and Retirement Study,which individual would be expected to have the most health problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Maria,a widow who has remarried 
B) Nathan,who has divorced once 
C) George,who has been married for 25 years 
D) Jessica,who has never married 
A) Maria,a widow who has remarried 
B) Nathan,who has divorced once 
C) George,who has been married for 25 years 
D) Jessica,who has never married

Question 15

Couples who ________ have more happy and successful marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) have different religious beliefs 
B) marry when they are very young 
C) marry when they are older 
D) have different cultural backgrounds 
A) have different religious beliefs 
B) marry when they are very young 
C) marry when they are older 
D) have different cultural backgrounds

Question 16

In The Johari Window,the Hidden Pane includes

Accepted Answer

A) information unknown to neither you nor others. 
B) information others can see,but you cannot. 
C) information known to close friends,but not strangers. 
D) information you want to keep private. 
A) information unknown to neither you nor others. 
B) information others can see,but you cannot. 
C) information known to close friends,but not strangers. 
D) information you want to keep private.

Question 17

Joe,Miranda's husband,knows when Miranda is irritated with him because she is silent and chews on the inside of her lip.What type of communication is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonverbal 
B) Active listening 
C) Listening 
D) Self-disclosure 
A) Nonverbal 
B) Active listening 
C) Listening 
D) Self-disclosure

Question 18

Anika is 26 and looking for a lifelong partner for marriage.Her parents have been married for 35 very happy years,and she would like to find someone to have a similarly successful marriage.Which characteristic in a mate should she look for?

Accepted Answer

A) A person with different values than her family. 
B) A person whose parents are happily married. 
C) A partner at least five years younger. 
D) A partner with a different religious faith. 
A) A person with different values than her family. 
B) A person whose parents are happily married. 
C) A partner at least five years younger. 
D) A partner with a different religious faith.

Question 19

________is a cultural universal and ________ is a custom.

Accepted Answer

A) Supernatural; singing 
B) Marriage; romance 
C) Bride price; supernatural 
D) Funerals; incest taboos 
A) Supernatural; singing 
B) Marriage; romance 
C) Bride price; supernatural 
D) Funerals; incest taboos

Question 20

Diane and Tom have five children.They hope their children marry young to prevent promiscuity,honor the tradition of marriage,and have many children.They have shared that hope with their children.Which of the following would Diane and Tom support?

Accepted Answer

A) Capital marriage 
B) The marriage movement 
C) Marital resilience perspective 
D) On the side of love perspective 
A) Capital marriage 
B) The marriage movement 
C) Marital resilience perspective 
D) On the side of love perspective

A covenant marriage

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative was enacted to

Matrika and Rajul,who just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in their native India,have been part of a research project by Dr.Brown.If they are typical,what will Dr.Brown find out about their relationship up to this point?

A father giving his daughter away at her wedding illustrates a ________ culture.

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of marriage on health?

The selection effect would suggest

Active listening includes stopping,looking,listening,

Given the marriage universals and distinctions around the world,the definition of marriage is a

Brian and Alex,a long-term couple,tend to argue regularly. These exchanges are quite negative and hostile,and they can be very critical of one another. What type of couple are Brian and Alex?

Deidre said to her partner,"Stop ignoring me!" when she got home from work went straight to the computer.If Deidre's partner is an active listener,how will she reply?

Based on current marriage trends in the United States,why will there likely be more single people in 2025 than in 1990?

Eddie Gonzalez is running for governor.When asked about marriage,he states that would like to see more social services and better schools for all neighborhoods to help families stay together because he supports the ________ perspective.

Amanda is a single mother and Chloe is also a mother,but married.Both women are 30 years old and have a five-year-old child.Which one can be expected to find a job first?

Based on the longitudinal Health and Retirement Study,which individual would be expected to have the most health problems?

Couples who ________ have more happy and successful marriages.

In The Johari Window,the Hidden Pane includes

Joe,Miranda's husband,knows when Miranda is irritated with him because she is silent and chews on the inside of her lip.What type of communication is occurring?

Anika is 26 and looking for a lifelong partner for marriage.Her parents have been married for 35 very happy years,and she would like to find someone to have a similarly successful marriage.Which characteristic in a mate should she look for?

is a cultural universal and is a custom.

Diane and Tom have five children.They hope their children marry young to prevent promiscuity,honor the tradition of marriage,and have many children.They have shared that hope with their children.Which of the following would Diane and Tom support?

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A covenant marriage

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative was enacted to

Matrika and Rajul,who just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in their native India,have been part of a research project by Dr.Brown.If they are typical,what will Dr.Brown find out about their relationship up to this point?

A father giving his daughter away at her wedding illustrates a ________ culture.

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of marriage on health?

The selection effect would suggest

Active listening includes stopping,looking,listening,

Given the marriage universals and distinctions around the world,the definition of marriage is a

Brian and Alex,a long-term couple,tend to argue regularly. These exchanges are quite negative and hostile,and they can be very critical of one another. What type of couple are Brian and Alex?

Deidre said to her partner,"Stop ignoring me!" when she got home from work went straight to the computer.If Deidre's partner is an active listener,how will she reply?

Based on current marriage trends in the United States,why will there likely be more single people in 2025 than in 1990?

Eddie Gonzalez is running for governor.When asked about marriage,he states that would like to see more social services and better schools for all neighborhoods to help families stay together because he supports the ________ perspective.

Amanda is a single mother and Chloe is also a mother,but married.Both women are 30 years old and have a five-year-old child.Which one can be expected to find a job first?

Based on the longitudinal Health and Retirement Study,which individual would be expected to have the most health problems?

Couples who ________ have more happy and successful marriages.

In The Johari Window,the Hidden Pane includes

Joe,Miranda's husband,knows when Miranda is irritated with him because she is silent and chews on the inside of her lip.What type of communication is occurring?

Anika is 26 and looking for a lifelong partner for marriage.Her parents have been married for 35 very happy years,and she would like to find someone to have a similarly successful marriage.Which characteristic in a mate should she look for?

________is a cultural universal and ________ is a custom.

Diane and Tom have five children.They hope their children marry young to prevent promiscuity,honor the tradition of marriage,and have many children.They have shared that hope with their children.Which of the following would Diane and Tom support?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World

Families Throughout History

Sex, gender, and Families

Social Stratification, social Class, and Families

Race,ethnicity,and Families

Courtship,intimacy,and Partnering

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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is a cultural universal and is a custom.