Exam 7: 2017 Marriage

Polygamy has been illegal in the United States since

In a(n)__________ marriage, which dominates Americans' goals for marriage today, partners expect companionship and intimacy as well as more practical benefits.

Expectations for permanence derive from the fact that, historically, marriage has been a practical social institution.

Marriage partners now expect love and emotional intimacy, open communication, role flexibility, gender equality, and personal growth. Which does this describe?

Spouses and children are part of a person's family of

Policy advocates from a marital __________ perspective are mainly concerned about the high number and proportions of parents and children living in poverty.

Nearly two-thirds of marrieds say they are "very happy," compared to less than half of unmarrieds.

Research would suggest what which of the following married couples are MOST likely to be the happiest?

Historically, marriage and family had two important functions: (1)guaranteeing property rights, and (2)_________.

_______, or having more than one spouse, is culturally accepted in many parts of the world.

With a group of other married couples, Melissa and Bobby regularly exchange partners in order to engage in purely recreational sex. This reflects a practice known as

Rhonda and Javier have recently married and have agreed that they will only have sexual relations with each other. This agreement reflects the expectations of

When compared with teens in married, two-biological-parent homes, those in single-parent and cohabiting families are more likely to experience all EXCEPT which of the following?