Question 1

Because it is fixed and unchanging, personality has little effect on marital processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The incest taboo is an enforcement of

Accepted Answer

A) exogamy. 
B) homogamy. 
C) heterogamy. 
D) endogamy. 
A) exogamy. 
B) homogamy. 
C) heterogamy. 
D) endogamy.

Question 3

The marriage debate refers to the debate about whether

Accepted Answer

A) marriage is becoming more or less popular. 
B) marriage has become more or less stable over time. 
C) the family is in decline or dynamic, changing, and resilient. 
D) the duration of marriage effect truly exists. 
A) marriage is becoming more or less popular. 
B) marriage has become more or less stable over time. 
C) the family is in decline or dynamic, changing, and resilient. 
D) the duration of marriage effect truly exists.

Question 4

_____ of high school dropouts disapproved or strongly disapproved of living together with no intention to marry.

Accepted Answer

A) One-third 
B) Two-thirds 
C) One-fourth 
D) Half 
A) One-third 
B) Two-thirds 
C) One-fourth 
D) Half

Question 5

An example of Murstein's value stage is

Accepted Answer

A) comparing religious beliefs and philosophies of life. 
B) finding a person extremely attractive. 
C) learning the person's job preferences. 
D) cooking a meal together for fun. 
A) comparing religious beliefs and philosophies of life. 
B) finding a person extremely attractive. 
C) learning the person's job preferences. 
D) cooking a meal together for fun.

Question 6

Over time, cohabitators tend to be viewed as kin by their partner's relatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Barriers to marriage for low-income unmarried couples with children include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) financial concerns. 
B) relationship quality. 
C) fear of and opposition to divorce. 
D) concerns about relationships with new in-laws. 
A) financial concerns. 
B) relationship quality. 
C) fear of and opposition to divorce. 
D) concerns about relationships with new in-laws.

Question 8

The marriage retreat is not a rejection of marriage but a reflection of concern over all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) financial concerns 
B) fear of divorce 
C) relationship quality 
D) self-centered values 
A) financial concerns 
B) fear of divorce 
C) relationship quality 
D) self-centered values

Question 9

Social and psychological issues which typically need to be dealt with during engagement include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maturation and dependency needs. 
B) partner choice. 
C) self-knowledge. 
D) identity bargaining. 
A) maturation and dependency needs. 
B) partner choice. 
C) self-knowledge. 
D) identity bargaining.

Question 10

The stimulus-value-role theory explains

Accepted Answer

A) desirability of partners. 
B) the development of romantic relationships. 
C) basic values of love. 
D) degree of intermarriage. 
A) desirability of partners. 
B) the development of romantic relationships. 
C) basic values of love. 
D) degree of intermarriage.

Question 11

Marriage tends to change people for the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Americans are marrying younger today than ever before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The elderly tend to be neglected and isolated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does parenthood affect marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) It lowers marital conflict. 
B) It leads to more involvement in leisure activities. 
C) It leads to a deterioration of marital functioning. 
D) It leads to more shared household responsibility. 
A) It lowers marital conflict. 
B) It leads to more involvement in leisure activities. 
C) It leads to a deterioration of marital functioning. 
D) It leads to more shared household responsibility.

Question 15

According to the stimulus-value-role theory, in the stimulus stage each person is

Accepted Answer

A) attracted to the other. 
B) determining if they are compatible. 
C) analyzing the other's behavior. 
D) determining if the other would make a good spouse. 
A) attracted to the other. 
B) determining if they are compatible. 
C) analyzing the other's behavior. 
D) determining if the other would make a good spouse.

Question 16

According to the text, each of the following is a function of engagement EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the legitimization of sexual intercourse. 
B) preparing couples for marriage by requiring them to think about the realities of life. 
C) the beginning of kinship with each other's families. 
D) the strengthening of the partners as a couple. 
A) the legitimization of sexual intercourse. 
B) preparing couples for marriage by requiring them to think about the realities of life. 
C) the beginning of kinship with each other's families. 
D) the strengthening of the partners as a couple.

Question 17

Same-sex marriage is allowed in _____ states in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12

Question 18

Discuss relationship factors that predict marital success.

Accepted Answer

There are several relationship factors t

Question 19

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An example of the mating gradient is

Accepted Answer

A) a young man choosing to marry an older woman. 
B) a middle-aged widower not being able to find a partner because there are not enough women. 
C) an attractive, older career woman not being able to find a suitable partner. 
D) an attractive woman being able to choose a partner from any class or age group. 
A) a young man choosing to marry an older woman. 
B) a middle-aged widower not being able to find a partner because there are not enough women. 
C) an attractive, older career woman not being able to find a suitable partner. 
D) an attractive woman being able to choose a partner from any class or age group.

Because it is fixed and unchanging, personality has little effect on marital processes.

The incest taboo is an enforcement of

The marriage debate refers to the debate about whether

_____ of high school dropouts disapproved or strongly disapproved of living together with no intention to marry.

An example of Murstein's value stage is

Over time, cohabitators tend to be viewed as kin by their partner's relatives.

Barriers to marriage for low-income unmarried couples with children include all of the following EXCEPT

The marriage retreat is not a rejection of marriage but a reflection of concern over all EXCEPT which of the following?

Social and psychological issues which typically need to be dealt with during engagement include all of the following EXCEPT

The stimulus-value-role theory explains

Marriage tends to change people for the better.

Americans are marrying younger today than ever before.

The elderly tend to be neglected and isolated.

How does parenthood affect marriage?

According to the stimulus-value-role theory, in the stimulus stage each person is

According to the text, each of the following is a function of engagement EXCEPT

Same-sex marriage is allowed in _____ states in the United States.

Discuss relationship factors that predict marital success.

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.

An example of the mating gradient is

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Studying Marriage and the Family

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy, Friendship, and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication, Power, and Conflict

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage, Work, and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families, Remarriages,

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Exam 8: Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective

Because it is fixed and unchanging, personality has little effect on marital processes.

The incest taboo is an enforcement of

The marriage debate refers to the debate about whether

_____ of high school dropouts disapproved or strongly disapproved of living together with no intention to marry.

An example of Murstein's value stage is

Over time, cohabitators tend to be viewed as kin by their partner's relatives.

Barriers to marriage for low-income unmarried couples with children include all of the following EXCEPT

The marriage retreat is not a rejection of marriage but a reflection of concern over all EXCEPT which of the following?

Social and psychological issues which typically need to be dealt with during engagement include all of the following EXCEPT

The stimulus-value-role theory explains

Marriage tends to change people for the better.

Americans are marrying younger today than ever before.

The elderly tend to be neglected and isolated.

How does parenthood affect marriage?

According to the stimulus-value-role theory, in the stimulus stage each person is

According to the text, each of the following is a function of engagement EXCEPT

Same-sex marriage is allowed in _____ states in the United States.

Discuss relationship factors that predict marital success.

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.

An example of the mating gradient is

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Studying Marriage and the Family

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy, Friendship, and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication, Power, and Conflict

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage, Work, and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families, Remarriages,

Filters