Question 1

The most frequently cited reason for getting married by Americans was

Accepted Answer

A) companionship. 
B) desire for children. 
C) being in love. 
D) sex. 
A) companionship. 
B) desire for children. 
C) being in love. 
D) sex.

Question 2

A utilitarian marriage is based on convenience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When divorced adult children return home to live with their parents, the _________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) empty nest syndrome 
B) boomerang effect 
C) launching family 
D) sandwich generation 
A) empty nest syndrome 
B) boomerang effect 
C) launching family 
D) sandwich generation

Question 4

Discuss the conflict perspective on marriage. Do you agree with this perspective? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The student should indicate that the con

Question 5

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's research revealed working wives work a ________ ________ at home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's research revealed working wives...

Question 6

In Panel 8.4, which theoretical perspective views marriage as an adaptation to social pressures?

Accepted Answer

A) conflict 
B) structural-functional 
C) social interaction 
D) All of the above 
A) conflict 
B) structural-functional 
C) social interaction 
D) All of the above

Question 7

Cubor and Haroff's research found that only ________ of marriages are vital.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 18% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 18%

Question 8

________ of U.S. couples are married in a civil ceremony rather than a religious one.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 32% 
D) 44% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 32% 
D) 44%

Question 9

Which of the following is a wrong reason for marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) physical attractiveness 
B) premarital pregnancy 
C) parental pressure 
D) All of the above 
A) physical attractiveness 
B) premarital pregnancy 
C) parental pressure 
D) All of the above

Question 10

The average cost of a wedding in the U.S in 2011 was

Accepted Answer

A) $10,802. 
B) $26,501. 
C) $33,556. 
D) $47,093. 
A) $10,802. 
B) $26,501. 
C) $33,556. 
D) $47,093.

Question 11

Anti-miscegenation laws

Accepted Answer

A) banned interracial marriages. 
B) only existed in southern states. 
C) only restricted black/white marriages. 
D) were outlawed in 1863. 
A) banned interracial marriages. 
B) only existed in southern states. 
C) only restricted black/white marriages. 
D) were outlawed in 1863.

Question 12

The start of a marriage involves

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in partners' independence. 
B) identity bargaining. 
C) less marital satisfaction. 
D) a loss of status. 
A) an increase in partners' independence. 
B) identity bargaining. 
C) less marital satisfaction. 
D) a loss of status.

Question 13

Which of the following is an important characteristic of partners in successful marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) similar temperaments 
B) shared interests 
C) strong family ties on both sides 
D) All of the above 
A) similar temperaments 
B) shared interests 
C) strong family ties on both sides 
D) All of the above

Question 14

Homogamy is defined as occurring between those

Accepted Answer

A) from similar educational, ethnic, racial and social class backgrounds. 
B) from different educational, ethnic, racial and social class backgrounds. 
C) who are dedicated to creating new sets of marital roles. 
D)  who faithfully practice sexual exclusivity. 
A) from similar educational, ethnic, racial and social class backgrounds. 
B) from different educational, ethnic, racial and social class backgrounds. 
C) who are dedicated to creating new sets of marital roles. 
D)  who faithfully practice sexual exclusivity.

Question 15

Increasingly, more American women are using hyphenated names after marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The median cost of a wedding in the U.S. is more than $25,000.00.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Total marriages are utilitarian marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Marriages between partners who are similar in education, ethnicity, and social class are called

Accepted Answer

A) heterogamous. 
B) homogamous. 
C) companionate. 
D) egalitarian. 
A) heterogamous. 
B) homogamous. 
C) companionate. 
D) egalitarian.

Question 19

Discuss four negative reasons for marriage as cited in the text.

Accepted Answer

The student should assert that negative

Question 20

Discuss Cubor and Haroff's two kinds of enduring marriages.

Accepted Answer

The student should assert that Cubor and

The most frequently cited reason for getting married by Americans was

A utilitarian marriage is based on convenience.

When divorced adult children return home to live with their parents, the _________ occurs.

Discuss the conflict perspective on marriage. Do you agree with this perspective? Why or why not?

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's research revealed working wives work a at home.

In Panel 8.4, which theoretical perspective views marriage as an adaptation to social pressures?

Cubor and Haroff's research found that only ________ of marriages are vital.

________ of U.S. couples are married in a civil ceremony rather than a religious one.

Which of the following is a wrong reason for marriage?

The average cost of a wedding in the U.S in 2011 was

Anti-miscegenation laws

The start of a marriage involves

Which of the following is an important characteristic of partners in successful marriage?

Homogamy is defined as occurring between those

Increasingly, more American women are using hyphenated names after marriage.

The median cost of a wedding in the U.S. is more than $25,000.00.

Total marriages are utilitarian marriages.

Marriages between partners who are similar in education, ethnicity, and social class are called

Discuss four negative reasons for marriage as cited in the text.

Discuss Cubor and Haroff's two kinds of enduring marriages.

Seeking: Finding Happiness in Relationships in a Complex World

Understanding: Learning About Intimate Behavior

Gender: the Meanings of Masculinity Femininity

Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

Love: the Many Faces

Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Sexuality: Interpersonal Sexuality, Sexual Values, and Behaviors

Variations: Nonmarital Families and Households

Reproduction: Decisions About Having or Not Having Children

Children, Families, and Generations

Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands

Crises: Managing Stress, Disaster, Violence, and Abuse

Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

Remarriage: Reinvented, Renewed, and Blended Families

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Exam 8: Marriage: The Ultimate Commitment

The most frequently cited reason for getting married by Americans was

A utilitarian marriage is based on convenience.

When divorced adult children return home to live with their parents, the _________ occurs.

Discuss the conflict perspective on marriage. Do you agree with this perspective? Why or why not?

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's research revealed working wives work a ________ ________ at home.

In Panel 8.4, which theoretical perspective views marriage as an adaptation to social pressures?

Cubor and Haroff's research found that only ________ of marriages are vital.

________ of U.S. couples are married in a civil ceremony rather than a religious one.

Which of the following is a wrong reason for marriage?

The average cost of a wedding in the U.S in 2011 was

Anti-miscegenation laws

The start of a marriage involves

Which of the following is an important characteristic of partners in successful marriage?

Homogamy is defined as occurring between those

Increasingly, more American women are using hyphenated names after marriage.

The median cost of a wedding in the U.S. is more than $25,000.00.

Total marriages are utilitarian marriages.

Marriages between partners who are similar in education, ethnicity, and social class are called

Discuss four negative reasons for marriage as cited in the text.

Discuss Cubor and Haroff's two kinds of enduring marriages.

Seeking: Finding Happiness in Relationships in a Complex World

Understanding: Learning About Intimate Behavior

Gender: the Meanings of Masculinity Femininity

Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

Love: the Many Faces

Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Sexuality: Interpersonal Sexuality, Sexual Values, and Behaviors

Variations: Nonmarital Families and Households

Reproduction: Decisions About Having or Not Having Children

Children, Families, and Generations

Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands

Crises: Managing Stress, Disaster, Violence, and Abuse

Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

Remarriage: Reinvented, Renewed, and Blended Families

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Sociologist Arlie Hochschild's research revealed working wives work a at home.