Question 1

The US has the highest divorce rate of any industrialized nation.More recently,the divorce rate in the US

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A) had begun to level off. 
B) was continuing to increase at an alarming rate. 
C) had doubled. 
D) began to decrease considerably. 
A) had begun to level off. 
B) was continuing to increase at an alarming rate. 
C) had doubled. 
D) began to decrease considerably. A

Question 2

The tendency for women to "marry up" and men to "marry down" when it comes to attributes such as occupational prestige and income potential is called the

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A) matching hypothesis. 
B) marriage gradient. 
C) couples' incline. 
D) masculine advantage. 
A) matching hypothesis. 
B) marriage gradient. 
C) couples' incline. 
D) masculine advantage. B

Question 3

At the societal level,several factors have been correlated with rising divorce rates.Divorce rates rise along with

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A) political and social unrest. 
B) the unemployment rate. 
C) women's participation in the paid work force. 
D) a and b 
A) political and social unrest. 
B) the unemployment rate. 
C) women's participation in the paid work force. 
D) a and b C

Question 4

Lesbian and gay couples share many similarities with heterosexual couples;however,lesbian and gay couples

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A) have standardized roles into which they must conform. 
B) must resolve numerous conflicts arising from gender based division of labor. 
C) do have the social features of marriage,encouraging their relationship. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) have standardized roles into which they must conform. 
B) must resolve numerous conflicts arising from gender based division of labor. 
C) do have the social features of marriage,encouraging their relationship. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 5

What factors contribute to greater male power in marriage and dating relationships? In what ways are changes in women's lives affecting the traditional power balance?

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There are several factors that contribut

Question 6

Studies of divorce and remarriage suggest second marriages are ___________ than first marriages to end in divorce.

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A) slightly less likely 
B) equally as likely 
C) much less likely 
D) much more likely 
A) slightly less likely 
B) equally as likely 
C) much less likely 
D) much more likely

Question 7

What does research show about social exchange theory's explanation of greater male power in marriage?

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A) In couples with equal incomes,power is usually about equal. 
B) The more traditional the couple's beliefs,the more power the man has. 
C) In couples with equal incomes,the man's power is usually still greater. 
D) More financially secure couples don't necessarily have more equality. 
A) In couples with equal incomes,power is usually about equal. 
B) The more traditional the couple's beliefs,the more power the man has. 
C) In couples with equal incomes,the man's power is usually still greater. 
D) More financially secure couples don't necessarily have more equality.

Question 8

cross-cultural study,_______________ were more similar in their mate preferences than were _________________.

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A) men and women from the same culture;men to men from different cultures 
B) men and women from the same culture;men to women from different cultures 
C) men to other men from different cultures;men and women from the same culture 
D) a and b. 
A) men and women from the same culture;men to men from different cultures 
B) men and women from the same culture;men to women from different cultures 
C) men to other men from different cultures;men and women from the same culture 
D) a and b.

Question 9

Discuss the different forms of power found in marriages,as described by the text.

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In marriages, power can take on various

Question 10

Research on cohabitation and later marital satisfaction indicates that

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A) people who cohabit and later marry are more likely to divorce. 
B) the "trial marriage" approach to cohabitation leads to better marital adjustment. 
C) couples who cohabit and later marry usually manage to avoid conflicts. 
D) cohabitating couples rarely marry. 
A) people who cohabit and later marry are more likely to divorce. 
B) the "trial marriage" approach to cohabitation leads to better marital adjustment. 
C) couples who cohabit and later marry usually manage to avoid conflicts. 
D) cohabitating couples rarely marry.

Question 11

"Modern" marriages involves

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A) equality of power between the wife and husband. 
B) a valuing of togetherness in leisure time. 
C) more importance being given to the wife's employment than to the husband's. 
D) modern love. 
A) equality of power between the wife and husband. 
B) a valuing of togetherness in leisure time. 
C) more importance being given to the wife's employment than to the husband's. 
D) modern love.

Question 12

During marriage,a decline in happiness often occurs after

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A) the first two months. 
B) the second child is born. 
C) the first child is born. 
D) two years. 
A) the first two months. 
B) the second child is born. 
C) the first child is born. 
D) two years.

Question 13

Which statement about happiness and marriage is true?

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A) Men and women are both about equally happy. 
B) Women are happier than men. 
C) Men are happier than women. 
D) Women and men are both fairly unhappy with marriage. 
A) Men and women are both about equally happy. 
B) Women are happier than men. 
C) Men are happier than women. 
D) Women and men are both fairly unhappy with marriage.

Question 14

Is egalitarian marriage possible? Why or why not?

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Egalitarian marriage is definitely possi

Question 15

A woman who enters her first marriage at an older age

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A) is likely to have had some experience of independent living. 
B) has probably held paid jobs. 
C) has had time to get more education. 
D) All the above are correct. 
A) is likely to have had some experience of independent living. 
B) has probably held paid jobs. 
C) has had time to get more education. 
D) All the above are correct.

Question 16

In the U.S. ,over 40- 50% of first marriages end within _________ years.

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A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 15 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 15

Question 17

How does egalitarian marriage differ from traditional and modern marriage? Why is it so rare?

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Egalitarian marriage differs from tradit

Question 18

Who do wives and husbands most often turn to confide their deepest secrets?

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A) Husbands turn to male friends or relatives;wives turn to female relatives. 
B) Wives turn to husbands;husbands turn to wives. 
C) Wives turn to female relatives or friends;husbands turn to wives. 
D) Husbands turn to male friends or relatives;wives turn to husbands. 
A) Husbands turn to male friends or relatives;wives turn to female relatives. 
B) Wives turn to husbands;husbands turn to wives. 
C) Wives turn to female relatives or friends;husbands turn to wives. 
D) Husbands turn to male friends or relatives;wives turn to husbands.

Question 19

Globally,the biggest difference across cultures in mate selection was due to

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A) gender values. 
B) cultural values. 
C) both gender and cultural values. 
D) intelligence. 
A) gender values. 
B) cultural values. 
C) both gender and cultural values. 
D) intelligence.

Question 20

It has been argued marital satisfaction changes over the life cycle.Explain what this statement means.

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This statement means that the level of s

The US has the highest divorce rate of any industrialized nation.More recently,the divorce rate in the US

The tendency for women to "marry up" and men to "marry down" when it comes to attributes such as occupational prestige and income potential is called the

At the societal level,several factors have been correlated with rising divorce rates.Divorce rates rise along with

Lesbian and gay couples share many similarities with heterosexual couples;however,lesbian and gay couples

What factors contribute to greater male power in marriage and dating relationships? In what ways are changes in women's lives affecting the traditional power balance?

Studies of divorce and remarriage suggest second marriages are ___________ than first marriages to end in divorce.

What does research show about social exchange theory's explanation of greater male power in marriage?

cross-cultural study,_ were more similar in their mate preferences than were ___.

Discuss the different forms of power found in marriages,as described by the text.

Research on cohabitation and later marital satisfaction indicates that

"Modern" marriages involves

During marriage,a decline in happiness often occurs after

Which statement about happiness and marriage is true?

Is egalitarian marriage possible? Why or why not?

A woman who enters her first marriage at an older age

In the U.S. ,over 40- 50% of first marriages end within _________ years.

How does egalitarian marriage differ from traditional and modern marriage? Why is it so rare?

Who do wives and husbands most often turn to confide their deepest secrets?

Globally,the biggest difference across cultures in mate selection was due to

It has been argued marital satisfaction changes over the life cycle.Explain what this statement means.

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood

Sex, Love, and Romance

Mothering

Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward

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Exam 8: Commitments: Women and Close Relationships

The US has the highest divorce rate of any industrialized nation.More recently,the divorce rate in the US

The tendency for women to "marry up" and men to "marry down" when it comes to attributes such as occupational prestige and income potential is called the

At the societal level,several factors have been correlated with rising divorce rates.Divorce rates rise along with

Lesbian and gay couples share many similarities with heterosexual couples;however,lesbian and gay couples

What factors contribute to greater male power in marriage and dating relationships? In what ways are changes in women's lives affecting the traditional power balance?

Studies of divorce and remarriage suggest second marriages are ___________ than first marriages to end in divorce.

What does research show about social exchange theory's explanation of greater male power in marriage?

cross-cultural study,_______________ were more similar in their mate preferences than were _________________.

Discuss the different forms of power found in marriages,as described by the text.

Research on cohabitation and later marital satisfaction indicates that

"Modern" marriages involves

During marriage,a decline in happiness often occurs after

Which statement about happiness and marriage is true?

Is egalitarian marriage possible? Why or why not?

A woman who enters her first marriage at an older age

In the U.S. ,over 40- 50% of first marriages end within _________ years.

How does egalitarian marriage differ from traditional and modern marriage? Why is it so rare?

Who do wives and husbands most often turn to confide their deepest secrets?

Globally,the biggest difference across cultures in mate selection was due to

It has been argued marital satisfaction changes over the life cycle.Explain what this statement means.

Paving the Way

Gender, Status, and Power

Images of Women

The Meanings of Difference

Sex, Gender, and Bodies

Gendered Identities: Childhood

Sex, Love, and Romance

Mothering

Work and Achievement

The Second Half: Midlife and Aging

Violence Against Women

Psychological Disorders, Therapy, and Womens Well-Being

Making a Difference: Toward

Filters

cross-cultural study,_ were more similar in their mate preferences than were ___.