Question 1

Catholic women under age 45 are as likely to use contraceptives as are non-Catholic women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hyman Rodman refined the resource theory of conjugal power relationships by adding an emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal differences between men and women. 
B)  physical strength advantages favoring men. 
C)  the cultural context in which decision making take place. 
D)  in-born personality differences reflected in greater male aggression. 
A)  hormonal differences between men and women. 
B)  physical strength advantages favoring men. 
C)  the cultural context in which decision making take place. 
D)  in-born personality differences reflected in greater male aggression.

Question 3

Jessie Bernard stated that in comparing the experiences of husbands and wives,

Accepted Answer

A)  "her" marriage was better than "his" marriage. 
B)  "his" marriage was better than "her" marriage. 
C)  "her" marriage and "his" marriage were evaluated equally. 
D)  the comparison varied based on the educational level of the husband. 
A)  "her" marriage was better than "his" marriage. 
B)  "his" marriage was better than "her" marriage. 
C)  "her" marriage and "his" marriage were evaluated equally. 
D)  the comparison varied based on the educational level of the husband.

Question 4

Family researcher __________ referred to the different experiences of husbands and wives as "his" marriage and "her" marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Family researcher __________ referred to the different...

Question 5

With recent increases in female labor-force participation, most men now share equally in housework and childcare with women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scanzoni, who argues that marital __________ is a positive force, suggests the need to get rid of the notion that equilibrium or stability is a necessary idea for all marriages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scanzoni, who argues that marital __________ is...

Question 7

Increases in husbands' resources correlate negatively with husbands influence, suggesting that as they gain income and occupational prestige, they are more likely to be egalitarian regarding spousal relations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE of same sex couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  They experience the same gender dynamics as heterosexual couples. 
B)  They have more social supports than heterosexual couples. 
C)  Same-sex couples are more likely to divide household chores equally than heterosexual couples. 
D)  Same-sex couples take on traditional male-female gender roles. 
A)  They experience the same gender dynamics as heterosexual couples. 
B)  They have more social supports than heterosexual couples. 
C)  Same-sex couples are more likely to divide household chores equally than heterosexual couples. 
D)  Same-sex couples take on traditional male-female gender roles.

Question 9

Jessie Bernard reported that more wives than husbands were dissatisfied and considered their marriages unhappy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Glenn argues that differences observed in marital success between midterm and long-term marriages are largely due to __________ effects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Glenn argues that differences observed in marital...

Question 11

The concept that generally refers to the achievement of one or more goals, such as permanence, companionship, and fulfilling the expectations of the community, is

Accepted Answer

A)  marital happiness. 
B)  marital success. 
C)  marital bliss. 
D)  marital adjustment. 
A)  marital happiness. 
B)  marital success. 
C)  marital bliss. 
D)  marital adjustment.

Question 12

Prior to the late nineteenth century, couples embarked on extended honeymoon trips.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evidence suggests that personal happiness and higher level of marital satisfaction occurs among spouses who perceive equity in their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Various components of Spanier's dyadic adjustment scale were described. The one not included was

Accepted Answer

A)  dyadic satisfaction. 
B)  dyadic cohesion. 
C)  dyadic consensus. 
D)  dyadic complementarity. 
A)  dyadic satisfaction. 
B)  dyadic cohesion. 
C)  dyadic consensus. 
D)  dyadic complementarity.

Question 15

Wives have more power in marriages with extended family structures than in those with nuclear family structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The effect of children on the marital happiness of parents is

Accepted Answer

A)  highly inconsistent, with no clear effects emerging. 
B)  to increase their happiness. 
C)  to decrease their happiness in the launching years as they depart from the parental home. 
D)  to decrease their happiness generally. 
A)  highly inconsistent, with no clear effects emerging. 
B)  to increase their happiness. 
C)  to decrease their happiness in the launching years as they depart from the parental home. 
D)  to decrease their happiness generally.

Question 17

What does research suggest about intercourse and sexual activity (a) by age, generally, and (b) for those over age 60?

Accepted Answer

(a) Research suggests that sexual activi

Question 18

In Japan, men have considerable sexual freedom compared to U.S. and European men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Justifications for extramarital sexual relationships were found to relate to three specific dimensions. What were they? Give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The three specific dimensions related to

Question 20

Mary Rogers makes several points about power. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power is inherent in a person. 
B)  Power is the exercise or acting out of the ability to influence others. 
C)  Power is linked to specific social systems and the positions occupied within that system. 
D)  Power involves all of the above three, that is, A, B, and C are true. 
A)  Power is inherent in a person. 
B)  Power is the exercise or acting out of the ability to influence others. 
C)  Power is linked to specific social systems and the positions occupied within that system. 
D)  Power involves all of the above three, that is, A, B, and C are true.

Catholic women under age 45 are as likely to use contraceptives as are non-Catholic women.

Hyman Rodman refined the resource theory of conjugal power relationships by adding an emphasis on

Jessie Bernard stated that in comparing the experiences of husbands and wives,

Family researcher __________ referred to the different experiences of husbands and wives as "his" marriage and "her" marriage.

With recent increases in female labor-force participation, most men now share equally in housework and childcare with women.

Scanzoni, who argues that marital __________ is a positive force, suggests the need to get rid of the notion that equilibrium or stability is a necessary idea for all marriages.

Increases in husbands' resources correlate negatively with husbands influence, suggesting that as they gain income and occupational prestige, they are more likely to be egalitarian regarding spousal relations.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of same sex couples?

Jessie Bernard reported that more wives than husbands were dissatisfied and considered their marriages unhappy.

Glenn argues that differences observed in marital success between midterm and long-term marriages are largely due to __________ effects.

The concept that generally refers to the achievement of one or more goals, such as permanence, companionship, and fulfilling the expectations of the community, is

Prior to the late nineteenth century, couples embarked on extended honeymoon trips.

Evidence suggests that personal happiness and higher level of marital satisfaction occurs among spouses who perceive equity in their relationship.

Various components of Spanier's dyadic adjustment scale were described. The one not included was

Wives have more power in marriages with extended family structures than in those with nuclear family structures.

The effect of children on the marital happiness of parents is

What does research suggest about intercourse and sexual activity (a) by age, generally, and (b) for those over age 60?

In Japan, men have considerable sexual freedom compared to U.S. and European men.

Justifications for extramarital sexual relationships were found to relate to three specific dimensions. What were they? Give examples of each.

Mary Rogers makes several points about power. Which statement is true?

Defining the Family: Institutional and Disciplinary Concerns

U.S Families: Historical Origins, Changes, and Contemporary Issues

Marriage and the Family: Disciplinary and Theoretical Approaches

Social Class Variations in Us Families

Race and Ethnic Variations

Partnering and Marriage Formation

Premarital and Non-Marital Relationships

Sexuality and Non-Marital Relationships

Parenthood and Fertility

Parenting Roles and Child Socialization

The Aging Family

Family Stress and Violence

Divorce and Remarriage

Family Social Policy

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Exam 9: The Marital System

Catholic women under age 45 are as likely to use contraceptives as are non-Catholic women.

Hyman Rodman refined the resource theory of conjugal power relationships by adding an emphasis on

Jessie Bernard stated that in comparing the experiences of husbands and wives,

Family researcher __________ referred to the different experiences of husbands and wives as "his" marriage and "her" marriage.

With recent increases in female labor-force participation, most men now share equally in housework and childcare with women.

Scanzoni, who argues that marital __________ is a positive force, suggests the need to get rid of the notion that equilibrium or stability is a necessary idea for all marriages.

Increases in husbands' resources correlate negatively with husbands influence, suggesting that as they gain income and occupational prestige, they are more likely to be egalitarian regarding spousal relations.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of same sex couples?

Jessie Bernard reported that more wives than husbands were dissatisfied and considered their marriages unhappy.

Glenn argues that differences observed in marital success between midterm and long-term marriages are largely due to __________ effects.

The concept that generally refers to the achievement of one or more goals, such as permanence, companionship, and fulfilling the expectations of the community, is

Prior to the late nineteenth century, couples embarked on extended honeymoon trips.

Evidence suggests that personal happiness and higher level of marital satisfaction occurs among spouses who perceive equity in their relationship.

Various components of Spanier's dyadic adjustment scale were described. The one not included was

Wives have more power in marriages with extended family structures than in those with nuclear family structures.

The effect of children on the marital happiness of parents is

What does research suggest about intercourse and sexual activity (a) by age, generally, and (b) for those over age 60?

In Japan, men have considerable sexual freedom compared to U.S. and European men.

Justifications for extramarital sexual relationships were found to relate to three specific dimensions. What were they? Give examples of each.

Mary Rogers makes several points about power. Which statement is true?

Defining the Family: Institutional and Disciplinary Concerns

U.S Families: Historical Origins, Changes, and Contemporary Issues

Marriage and the Family: Disciplinary and Theoretical Approaches

Social Class Variations in Us Families

Race and Ethnic Variations

Partnering and Marriage Formation

Premarital and Non-Marital Relationships

Sexuality and Non-Marital Relationships

Parenthood and Fertility

Parenting Roles and Child Socialization

The Aging Family

Family Stress and Violence

Divorce and Remarriage

Family Social Policy

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