Question 1

Which of the following is evidence that one function of marriage is regulating sexual behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) same-sex marriage is now legal 
B) adultery is grounds for divorce 
C) most marriages are based on romantic love 
D) cohabitation is less common than marriage 
A) same-sex marriage is now legal 
B) adultery is grounds for divorce 
C) most marriages are based on romantic love 
D) cohabitation is less common than marriage B

Question 2

Who is most likely to enter a common-law union?

Accepted Answer

A) a recent immigrant in Toronto 
B) a never-married woman in Calgary 
C) a francophone in Montreal 
D) a Sikh in Vancouver 
A) a recent immigrant in Toronto 
B) a never-married woman in Calgary 
C) a francophone in Montreal 
D) a Sikh in Vancouver C

Question 3

What was one result of the popularity of the "traditional" family after World War II?

Accepted Answer

A) the baby boom 
B) more women working 
C) higher levels of cohabitation 
D) declining birth rates 
A) the baby boom 
B) more women working 
C) higher levels of cohabitation 
D) declining birth rates A

Question 4

Whenever Martin and Janna have an argument,Martin never defends his opinion but always gives in to Janna.Which conflict style best describes Martin's approach?

Accepted Answer

A) aggressive 
B) non-assertive 
C) strategic 
D) empathic 
A) aggressive 
B) non-assertive 
C) strategic 
D) empathic

Question 5

From the developmental perspective,what does marriage involve?

Accepted Answer

A) becoming part of the wife's family 
B) deciding to have children 
C) isolation from extended family members 
D) commitment to a new family system 
A) becoming part of the wife's family 
B) deciding to have children 
C) isolation from extended family members 
D) commitment to a new family system

Question 6

When are paid work and household chores more likely to be split evenly?

Accepted Answer

A) when the husband earns more than $100 000 
B) when the wife earns more than $100 000 
C) when the husband earns less than $25 000 
D) when the wife earns less than $25 000 
A) when the husband earns more than $100 000 
B) when the wife earns more than $100 000 
C) when the husband earns less than $25 000 
D) when the wife earns less than $25 000

Question 7

Martha and Jim have three teenagers.Which of the following factors probably does NOT increase stress on their marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) their children's part-time jobs 
B) problems with privacy 
C) financial strain 
D) disagreement over parenting 
A) their children's part-time jobs 
B) problems with privacy 
C) financial strain 
D) disagreement over parenting

Question 8

A longitudinal study of couples' happiness over a 20-year period was conducted.What factor did researchers find to be the most predictive of declines in happiness?

Accepted Answer

A) the couple's level of happiness at the beginning of the study 
B) whether or not the couple had children 
C) the couple's communication style 
D) the couple's income 
A) the couple's level of happiness at the beginning of the study 
B) whether or not the couple had children 
C) the couple's communication style 
D) the couple's income

Question 9

How do we know that couples have a right to sexual access to each other?

Accepted Answer

A) Refusing to have sex with your partner can be grounds for divorce. 
B) A person cannot be charged with sexually assaulting a spouse. 
C) Having sexual relations with another person can be grounds for divorce. 
D) A person can legally stop supporting a spouse who refuses sexual relations. 
A) Refusing to have sex with your partner can be grounds for divorce. 
B) A person cannot be charged with sexually assaulting a spouse. 
C) Having sexual relations with another person can be grounds for divorce. 
D) A person can legally stop supporting a spouse who refuses sexual relations.

Question 10

Darren is a partner in a small business.In order to protect the business should he die or divorce,what can he draw up to exclude the business from marital property?

Accepted Answer

A) a partnership contract 
B) a cohabitation agreement 
C) a marriage contract 
D) an exclusionary statement 
A) a partnership contract 
B) a cohabitation agreement 
C) a marriage contract 
D) an exclusionary statement

Question 11

Which person among the following is least likely to get married?

Accepted Answer

A) Françoise from Quebec 
B) Rupinder from Ontario 
C) Simon from Alberta 
D) Mei Li from British Columbia 
A) Françoise from Quebec 
B) Rupinder from Ontario 
C) Simon from Alberta 
D) Mei Li from British Columbia

Question 12

In Canada,the proportion of married people has been ____________ over the past decades.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Canada,the proportion of married people has...

Question 13

The term ______________ refers to the marriage of one man to several wives at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ______________ refers to the marriage...

Question 14

According to the text,which of the following best describes relationships with in-laws?

Accepted Answer

A) They are always tricky,regardless of ethnic group. 
B) They are most difficult for gay and lesbian couples. 
C) They are most important for couples in interracial marriages. 
D) They are more important for some ethnic groups than others. 
A) They are always tricky,regardless of ethnic group. 
B) They are most difficult for gay and lesbian couples. 
C) They are most important for couples in interracial marriages. 
D) They are more important for some ethnic groups than others.

Question 15

According to the text,why is communication in marriage important?

Accepted Answer

A) Spending a lot of time talking is a key to marital happiness. 
B) It is more important than reading a partner's nonverbal messages. 
C) It directly affects the way in which couples solve problems. 
D) You can make your partner come around to your point of view. 
A) Spending a lot of time talking is a key to marital happiness. 
B) It is more important than reading a partner's nonverbal messages. 
C) It directly affects the way in which couples solve problems. 
D) You can make your partner come around to your point of view.

Question 16

Explain the functions of marriage and discuss which of these functions are primary in your culture.Provide examples to support your statements.

Accepted Answer

The functions of marriage can vary acros

Question 17

What is a marriage contract?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the contract implied when people marry each other. 
B) It is usually drawn up by common-law spouses to protect their property rights. 
C) It is a method of ensuring a fair division when a partner's financial situation changes. 
D) It is a legal document that alters the effect of the law. 
A) It is the contract implied when people marry each other. 
B) It is usually drawn up by common-law spouses to protect their property rights. 
C) It is a method of ensuring a fair division when a partner's financial situation changes. 
D) It is a legal document that alters the effect of the law.

Question 18

State the importance of communication in marriage and discuss factors that contribute to healthy communication.

Accepted Answer

Communication is crucial in marriage as

Question 19

Briefly explain the effect of the current economic situation on marriage rates.

Accepted Answer

The current economic situation can have

Question 20

The act of having sexual relations with someone other than your spouse is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act of having sexual relations with...

Which of the following is evidence that one function of marriage is regulating sexual behaviour?

Who is most likely to enter a common-law union?

What was one result of the popularity of the "traditional" family after World War II?

Whenever Martin and Janna have an argument,Martin never defends his opinion but always gives in to Janna.Which conflict style best describes Martin's approach?

From the developmental perspective,what does marriage involve?

When are paid work and household chores more likely to be split evenly?

Martha and Jim have three teenagers.Which of the following factors probably does NOT increase stress on their marriage?

A longitudinal study of couples' happiness over a 20-year period was conducted.What factor did researchers find to be the most predictive of declines in happiness?

How do we know that couples have a right to sexual access to each other?

Darren is a partner in a small business.In order to protect the business should he die or divorce,what can he draw up to exclude the business from marital property?

Which person among the following is least likely to get married?

In Canada,the proportion of married people has been ____________ over the past decades.

The term ______________ refers to the marriage of one man to several wives at the same time.

According to the text,which of the following best describes relationships with in-laws?

According to the text,why is communication in marriage important?

Explain the functions of marriage and discuss which of these functions are primary in your culture.Provide examples to support your statements.

What is a marriage contract?

State the importance of communication in marriage and discuss factors that contribute to healthy communication.

Briefly explain the effect of the current economic situation on marriage rates.

The act of having sexual relations with someone other than your spouse is called _____________.

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Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 4: Wedding Bells or Not

Which of the following is evidence that one function of marriage is regulating sexual behaviour?

Who is most likely to enter a common-law union?

What was one result of the popularity of the "traditional" family after World War II?

Whenever Martin and Janna have an argument,Martin never defends his opinion but always gives in to Janna.Which conflict style best describes Martin's approach?

From the developmental perspective,what does marriage involve?

When are paid work and household chores more likely to be split evenly?

Martha and Jim have three teenagers.Which of the following factors probably does NOT increase stress on their marriage?

A longitudinal study of couples' happiness over a 20-year period was conducted.What factor did researchers find to be the most predictive of declines in happiness?

How do we know that couples have a right to sexual access to each other?

Darren is a partner in a small business.In order to protect the business should he die or divorce,what can he draw up to exclude the business from marital property?

Which person among the following is least likely to get married?

In Canada,the proportion of married people has been ____________ over the past decades.

The term ______________ refers to the marriage of one man to several wives at the same time.

According to the text,which of the following best describes relationships with in-laws?

According to the text,why is communication in marriage important?

Explain the functions of marriage and discuss which of these functions are primary in your culture.Provide examples to support your statements.

What is a marriage contract?

State the importance of communication in marriage and discuss factors that contribute to healthy communication.

Briefly explain the effect of the current economic situation on marriage rates.

The act of having sexual relations with someone other than your spouse is called _____________.

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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