Question 1

Explain the self-disclosure concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure is telling another perso

Question 2

Matthew is of the opinion that a traditional and religious wedding results in a longer and happier marriage compared to a nontraditional simple civil wedding.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Matthew's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  National data suggest that divorce rates are higher among people who did not have a traditional wedding when compared to those who had a traditional wedding. 
B)  Family practitioners emphasize that the wedding can have far-reaching results on the marriage and that traditional weddings have a more positive impact. 
C)  If couples and their parents go into debt to pay for an elaborate wedding, both groups may experience strained relationships. 
D)  Most in-laws report that they often feel disrespected and snubbed at nontraditional weddings. 
A)  National data suggest that divorce rates are higher among people who did not have a traditional wedding when compared to those who had a traditional wedding. 
B)  Family practitioners emphasize that the wedding can have far-reaching results on the marriage and that traditional weddings have a more positive impact. 
C)  If couples and their parents go into debt to pay for an elaborate wedding, both groups may experience strained relationships. 
D)  Most in-laws report that they often feel disrespected and snubbed at nontraditional weddings.

Question 3

Which of the following is a typically considered to be a traditional reason for marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimize a nonmarital birth 
B)  adult identity 
C)  desire for children 
D)  rebellion against parents 
A)  legitimize a nonmarital birth 
B)  adult identity 
C)  desire for children 
D)  rebellion against parents

Question 4

In a ________ marriage, the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive-congenial 
B)  total marriage 
C)  vital marriage 
D)  conflict-habituated 
A)  passive-congenial 
B)  total marriage 
C)  vital marriage 
D)  conflict-habituated

Question 5

Cuber and Haroff characterized devitalized marriages as __________ marriages because it appeared to be based on convenience.

Accepted Answer

A)  utilitarian 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  essential 
D)  active 
A)  utilitarian 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  essential 
D)  active

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons emphasize love and companionship. 
B)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons include commitment and personal fulfillment. 
C)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are more likely to result in unhappy, short-term marriages. 
D)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are respected and approved by the society. 
A)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons emphasize love and companionship. 
B)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons include commitment and personal fulfillment. 
C)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are more likely to result in unhappy, short-term marriages. 
D)  Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are respected and approved by the society.

Question 7

After their marriage, Carlos and Rosanne decided that they would share cooking and cleaning responsibilities.However, over a period of time, Carlos resented these household responsibilities as he is also the primary breadwinner in the family.In this scenario, the couple is trying to structure their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  marital conflict 
B)  marital nuances 
C)  marital roles 
D)  marital resentment 
A)  marital conflict 
B)  marital nuances 
C)  marital roles 
D)  marital resentment

Question 8

Which of the following is a function of engagements?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals. 
B)  It provides couples with the opportunity to copulate legally. 
C)  It signals that the union is inherently legal. 
D)  It sends a hands-off message to other interested sexual partners. 
A)  It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals. 
B)  It provides couples with the opportunity to copulate legally. 
C)  It signals that the union is inherently legal. 
D)  It sends a hands-off message to other interested sexual partners.

Question 9

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is characterized as an intrinsic marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive-congenial marriage 
B)  devitalized marriage 
C)  conflict-habituated marriage 
D)  total marriage 
A)  passive-congenial marriage 
B)  devitalized marriage 
C)  conflict-habituated marriage 
D)  total marriage

Question 10

Alexander and Marianne are in a passive-congenial marriage.Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practicality is more important in a marriage than emotional intensity. 
B)  Love and affection sustain a marriage; conflicts can always be resolved by compromise. 
C)  Participating in each other's lives and making sacrifices for each other. 
D)  Quarreling and feuding are normal between couples and conflicts over minor issues do occur in a marriage. 
A)  Practicality is more important in a marriage than emotional intensity. 
B)  Love and affection sustain a marriage; conflicts can always be resolved by compromise. 
C)  Participating in each other's lives and making sacrifices for each other. 
D)  Quarreling and feuding are normal between couples and conflicts over minor issues do occur in a marriage.

Question 11

Blake left his parents' house at the age of 20 in order to be independent.However, he was unable to find a steady job and support himself financially.Due to the economic circumstances, he was forced to move back into his parents' home.Blake's condition is characteristic of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  boomerang generation 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Silent Generation 
D)  privileged generation 
A)  boomerang generation 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Silent Generation 
D)  privileged generation

Question 12

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is true of a passive-congenial marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered a utilitarian marriage. 
B)  It is characterized by high involvement. 
C)  It involves high emotional investment. 
D)  It is considered to be an intrinsic marriage. 
A)  It is considered a utilitarian marriage. 
B)  It is characterized by high involvement. 
C)  It involves high emotional investment. 
D)  It is considered to be an intrinsic marriage.

Question 13

Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men.Janet, on the other hand believes that marriage benefits women more than men.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Keith's view?
A) Many married women enjoy "emotional capital" because husbands provide nurturing and companionship.
B) Women work harder if the marriage is distressed and tend to neglect their own health while caring for family members.
C) Men typically are more attuned than women to the emotional quality of marriages.
D) Married women who work full time tend to have fewer domestic responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Keith is of the opinion that, overall,...

Question 14

Briefly describe any two latent reasons for marriage.

Accepted Answer

One: Social Legitimacy: Getting married

Question 15

Which of the following is true of marriage rates in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage rates are higher among people with college degrees than those without. 
B)  Marriage rates have been steadily increasing since 1980. 
C)  Marriage rates among whites are lower than those among blacks. 
D)  Marriage rates among Latinos are higher than those among whites. 
A)  Marriage rates are higher among people with college degrees than those without. 
B)  Marriage rates have been steadily increasing since 1980. 
C)  Marriage rates among whites are lower than those among blacks. 
D)  Marriage rates among Latinos are higher than those among whites.

Question 16

Kenneth and Carla, a married couple, were initially in love.However, they grew emotionally apart over the years, but have decided to remain together for the sake of their children.Identify, and explain the type of marriage present in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of a devital

Question 17

Before their marriage ceremony took place, Ashton and Melinda decided to sign agreement that would dictate what would happen in the event of a divorce.Identify and briefly explain such an agreement.

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the couple has signed

Question 18

Describe the functions of an engagement.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, an engagement formalizes

Question 19

________ refers to whether a marriage is intact and whether the spouses have ever suggested divorce to each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marital satisfaction 
B)  Marital stability 
C)  Marital conflict 
D)  Marital commitment 
A)  Marital satisfaction 
B)  Marital stability 
C)  Marital conflict 
D)  Marital commitment

Question 20

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal benefits are not afforded to legally married same-sex couples. 
B)  It is prohibited in a majority of American states. 
C)  Empirical studies on lesbian marriages are abundant. 
D)  Newly married same-sex couples tend to be younger than their different-sex counterparts. 
A)  Federal benefits are not afforded to legally married same-sex couples. 
B)  It is prohibited in a majority of American states. 
C)  Empirical studies on lesbian marriages are abundant. 
D)  Newly married same-sex couples tend to be younger than their different-sex counterparts.

Explain the self-disclosure concept.

Matthew is of the opinion that a traditional and religious wedding results in a longer and happier marriage compared to a nontraditional simple civil wedding.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Matthew's argument?

Which of the following is a typically considered to be a traditional reason for marriage?

In a ________ marriage, the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Cuber and Haroff characterized devitalized marriages as __________ marriages because it appeared to be based on convenience.

Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?

Which of the following is a function of engagements?

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is characterized as an intrinsic marriage?

Alexander and Marianne are in a passive-congenial marriage.Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?

Blake left his parents' house at the age of 20 in order to be independent.However, he was unable to find a steady job and support himself financially.Due to the economic circumstances, he was forced to move back into his parents' home.Blake's condition is characteristic of the ________.

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is true of a passive-congenial marriage?

Briefly describe any two latent reasons for marriage.

Which of the following is true of marriage rates in America?

Kenneth and Carla, a married couple, were initially in love.However, they grew emotionally apart over the years, but have decided to remain together for the sake of their children.Identify, and explain the type of marriage present in this scenario.

Before their marriage ceremony took place, Ashton and Melinda decided to sign agreement that would dictate what would happen in the event of a divorce.Identify and briefly explain such an agreement.

Describe the functions of an engagement.

________ refers to whether a marriage is intact and whether the spouses have ever suggested divorce to each other.

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?

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Exam 10: Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Explain the self-disclosure concept.

Matthew is of the opinion that a traditional and religious wedding results in a longer and happier marriage compared to a nontraditional simple civil wedding.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Matthew's argument?

Which of the following is a typically considered to be a traditional reason for marriage?

In a ________ marriage, the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Cuber and Haroff characterized devitalized marriages as __________ marriages because it appeared to be based on convenience.

Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?

Which of the following is a function of engagements?

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is characterized as an intrinsic marriage?

Alexander and Marianne are in a passive-congenial marriage.Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?

Blake left his parents' house at the age of 20 in order to be independent.However, he was unable to find a steady job and support himself financially.Due to the economic circumstances, he was forced to move back into his parents' home.Blake's condition is characteristic of the ________.

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is true of a passive-congenial marriage?

Briefly describe any two latent reasons for marriage.

Which of the following is true of marriage rates in America?

Kenneth and Carla, a married couple, were initially in love.However, they grew emotionally apart over the years, but have decided to remain together for the sake of their children.Identify, and explain the type of marriage present in this scenario.

Before their marriage ceremony took place, Ashton and Melinda decided to sign agreement that would dictate what would happen in the event of a divorce.Identify and briefly explain such an agreement.

Describe the functions of an engagement.

________ refers to whether a marriage is intact and whether the spouses have ever suggested divorce to each other.

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?

he Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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